Velu Aasan, Padma Shri winner, revolutionized parai drumming in Tamil Nadu, teaching and performing worldwide.

Late musicians Sharda Sinha, Pankaj Udhas, Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar, veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and singer Arijit Singh were among 139 recipients of the coveted Padma Awards for the year 2025 ...

Ganesh - Renowned Tamil film actor known for his powerful performances. Sharda Sinha - Folk singer celebrated as the “Nightingale of Bihar.” Kanaka Raju - Padma Shri awardee and Gusadi dance ...