The Padma Awards 2025 were announced coinciding with Republic Day. This year, India has conferred seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards, recognizing exceptional contributions across various fields. The Padma awards, among the country`s highest civilian honors, are conferred in three categories: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. 

Celebs who have been awarded 

Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, also known as "Bihar Kokila", who passed away last year has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. Her career, which began in the 1970s, spanned decades and included countless contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Hindi folk music. She was particularly celebrated for her renditions of the songs associated with the Chhath festival, a key cultural event in Bihar, which her music had become synonymous with.