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Actor Rajnikanth, who will be awarded with the Padma Vibhushan, tweeted, “Feeling deeply honoured for being awarded the Padma Vibhushan. My heartfelt thanks to my dear fans, well wishers & friends for all the wishes (sic).”

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandakar, also on the list of Padma Shri awardees this year, tweeted, “Really grateful, honoured 2 be awarded Padma Shri.I accept it with all humility, this great respect bestowed by my Government and my country (sic).”

Happy, Humbled & Honoured to share that i have been awarded The PADMA BHUSHAN by the Govt. of India. #JaiHind (sic) Anupam Kher, actor, winner of Padma Bhushan award

I would like to thank God and people because it’s their love that has got me this award. Is se bada din kya ho sakta hai (sic) Udit Narayan, singer, winner of Padma Bhushan award

I feel deeply humbled yet elated to receive such honor from my own country. Padma Samman puts an extra responsibility on me (sic) Ajay Devgn, actor, winner of Padma Shri award