At the Padma Awards 2011, profound names to be awarded with the Padma Bhushan including actors Waheeda Rehman, Shashi Kapoor, the great musician Khayyam, along with the ex-planning panel chief LC Jain to be awarded with the Padma Vibhushan.
Padma Vibhushan Awards:-
Indian cricketer VVS Laxman, shooter Gagan Narang, wrestler Sushil Kumar, actress Kajol, Tabbu and actor Irfan Khan will be conferred of Padma Shri awards.However, the name of Bharat Ratna will be discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pranab Mukherjee at 4.00 pm on Tuesday.
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and former West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu are in the race for the country’s highest civilian honour.Sources said that the Prime Minister Office (PMO) has recommended the name of Indian batting maestro for the Bharat Ratna.
