Padma Shri’s conferred to Kajol, Tabu and Irrfan Khan

Government of India on Tuesday announced the list of Padma awards, the highest civilian honour recognitions to the people who excel in their respective fields. From the Bollywood fraternity actresses’ Kajol, Tabu and actor Irrfan khan were named for “Padma Shri” the fourth highest civilian honour.

Kajol, wife of Super star Ajay devgn has been in the industry since 92. The actress who delivered hits like Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Lejayenge, Kuch Kuch hota hai has been in the reckoning for this prestigious honour. Off late she is associated with credible roles such as in My name is khan and We are family.

Tabassum h. khan alias Tabu started off her career in regional films before foraying into Bollywood. The actress has delivered realistic hits such as Chandni bar, Name sake etc. Irrfan khan is a rage in the industry right now as he is in the race of attaining international status from Bollywood perspective. The actor has delivered strong performances in films such as Salaam Bombay, Maqbool and Namesake.

Veterans Shashi kapoor and Waheeda Rehman from Bollywood would be awarded the third highest civilian honour “Padma Bhushan”.

Posted in: bollywood news janyuary 2011