From Cinema to Music: Padma Bhushan 2025 Winners That Redefined Excellence

Ajith Kumar

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Nandamuri Balakrishna

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Shekhar Kapur

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Anant Nag

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Shobhana Chandrakumar

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Pankaj Udhas

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Arijit Singh

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Ricky Kej

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