The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "exceptional and distinguished service". From Wikipedia
The 2025 Padma Awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan recognized excellence across diverse fields, with Ajith Kumar, Shekhar Kapur, and posthumous honorees among the awardees.
