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Padma Vibhushan
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2025 Padma Vibhushan recipient L. Subramaniam Bollywood actor Dharmendra wearing a maroon cap and suit jacket, seated with his hand resting on his chin at a press conference in Mumbai.
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Padma Vibhushan

Indian civilian award
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    Padma Awards

    —Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri—that are among the highest civilian honors in India. The awards can be given for achievements in any field, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, civil services, and sports.…

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    —Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri—that are among the highest civilian honors in India. The awards can be given for achievements in any field, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, civil services, and sports.…

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