Forty-five individuals from across India, including a former bus conductor, a paediatrician and a tribal musician, have been selected for the Padma Shri in the unsung heroes category, recognising their lifelong contributions to society, culture, education and public service
Chief Justice of India JS Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, hockey player PR Sreejesh among 139 Padma awardees announced on the eve of the 76th Republic Day
The sixth son of actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. T. Rama Rao, Balakrishna made his debut as a child artist at the age of 14 with the film Tatamma Kala (1974)
