Updated On: 05 March, 2024 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Veteran actress Vyjayanthimala was conferred the Padma Vibhushan, the nation`s second-highest civilian award on the eve of Republic Day.

PM Narendra Modi and Vyjayanthimala Pic/X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met veteran actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai on Monday. On the eve of Republic Day, Padma Awards 2024 were announced, and the icon was conferred the Padma Vibhushan, the nation`s second-highest civilian award. Sharing pictures from his meeting, PM Modi took to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, "Glad to have met Vyjayanthimala Ji in Chennai. She has just been conferred the Padma Vibhushan and is admired across India for her exemplary contribution to the world of Indian cinema.”
Check out the post below.