A 77-year-old doctor from Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh, Dr M C Dawar has been honoured with the fourth highest civilian award Padam Shri by the Government of India.
Acclaimed director S S Rajamouli pens a heartfelt note for his ' PEDDANNA.' M M Keeravani, the composer of oscar-nominated 'Naatu Naatu', who will receive the Padma Shri -- the fourth highest civilian honour in India this year.
Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan on Thursday extended congratulations to the Padma Shri Awardees, hailing from the State, in various fields.
MM Keeravaani is the composer behind 'RRR's widely popular number 'Naatu Naatu' who won the Golden Globe award this year for 'Best Original Song' and was nominated for the Oscars in the 'Best Original Song' category.
The likes of Kalaripayattu master SRD Prasad, Thang Ta guru K Sanathoiba Sharma, former cricketer and veteran cricket coach Gurcharan Singh will be honoured with the Padma Shri for distinguished service in their respective fields.