The recipients of ‘Padma’ awards were listed out earlier this year on ‘Republic Day’ i.e, 26th January. The presentation ceremony was held in New Delhi today. The awards were handed by President Pranab Mukherjee. Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore, Cricketer Rahul Dravid and Boxer Mary Kom were also honored with ‘Padma Bhushan’. While, Sridevi who made her comeback to silver screen with ‘English Vinglish’ received ‘Padma Sri’ award.
D. Ramanaidu not only a top producer, he is one of the pillars of Telugu Film Industry. He is the only producer to make films in all major languages. Awards and rewards were part of his filmography. In the year 2010, he was bestowed with ‘Dada Saheb Phalke Award’, India’s highest award in cinema. And now government of India honored him with ‘Padma Bhushan’.
Did you know?
Ramanaidu holds ‘Guiness Book of Records’ for producing most number of films. He made 135 films overall and still counting.
