Vidya Balan and Kamal Hassan were here to receive Padma awards
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan received Padma Shri award from the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee in a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The actress was thrilled to receive the honour, “I’m thrilled. I’m overjoyed. I’m overwhelmed. I’m honoured. I’m humbled…! I’m running out of words to express my feelings and gratitude,” she said dedicating her award to her family. Some others who received Padma honour were actor Kamal Hassan, squash player Dipika Rebecca Pallikal and former Indian badminton player Pullela Gopichand.