The central government has announced Padma Vibhushan Award for superstar Rajinikanth.
The central government has been honoruing various eminent personalities in different fields with Padma awards every year.
Central government released today (Monday, 25th January) the awardees for this year, 2016.
Padma Vibhushan Award has also been accorded to Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravishankar, Former J & K State Governor Jagmohan, Ramoji Rao and the late industrialist (reliance) Dhirubhai Ambani.
Saina Nehwal, Sania Mirza, Hindi film actor Anupam Kher, Playback Udit Narayan, Former censor Board Head Vinod Rai have all been accorded Padma Bhushan.
Actor ajay Devgun & Actress Priyanka chopra, have been honoured with Padma Shri Award.