Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar, actor Kangana Ranaut, singer Adnan Sami and television producer Ekta Kapoor are all set to be honoured with Padma Shri award this year.
Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday announced the names of 141 recipients of the Padma awards, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, on the eve of the country's 71st Republic Day.
Son of producer Yash Johar, Karan Johar is a successful film director, producer and screenwriter in Bollywood. Founder of Dharma Productions, Karan started his career as an assistant director in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
Kangana Ranaut, known for her versatile acting skills, has been lauded by critics for her acting skills in movies like Queen and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Starting her career with Gangster, Kangana has received many accolades. She has also featured six times in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list.