Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Padma Awards Honor AP Figures
The Indian government gave important awards called Padma Awards to some special people from Andhra Pradesh.
Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu got the Padma Bhushan for his work in medical science.
Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, who passed away, got the Padma Shri for his music.
Vempati Kutumba Sastry got the Padma Shri for his work in Telugu literature.
Rajendra Prasad and Maganti Murali Mohan also got the Padma Shri for their work in the film industry.
Ranjani-Gayatri, a famous music duo, received the Padma Shri for their contributions to Carnatic music.
These awards are given to people who have done great things in their fields.
Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu received the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to medical science and oncology.
Garimella Balakrishna Prasad was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri for his work in devotional and classical music.
Vempati Kutumba Sastry received the Padma Shri for his contributions to Telugu literature.
Rajendra Prasad and Maganti Murali Mohan were awarded the Padma Shri for their achievements in the film industry.
Ranjani-Gayatri, a renowned vocal duo, received the Padma Shri for their contributions to Carnatic music.
- Who
- Distinguished individuals from Andhra Pradesh, including Dr Nori Dattatreyudu, Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, Vempati Kutumba Sastry, Rajendra Prasad, Maganti Murali Mohan, and Ranjani-Gayatri
- What
- Padma Awards (Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri) for outstanding contributions in various fields
- When
- Announced on Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To recognize and honor exceptional services and achievements in their respective fields
Recognition of Achievements
Posthumous Honors
Awards for Contributions
Recognition of Achievements
The Padma Awards recognize outstanding contributions in various fields, honoring individuals for their exceptional achievements.
Posthumous Honors
Posthumous awards, like the one given to Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, acknowledge the lasting impact of individuals who have passed away.
- Padma Bhushan Recipient
- Dr Nori Dattatreyudu
- Padma Shri Recipients
- Garimella Balakrishna Prasad (posthumously), Vempati Kutumba Sastry, Rajendra Prasad, Maganti Murali Mohan, Ranjani-Gayatri
- Field of Recognition for Dr Dattatreyudu
- Medical Science and Oncology
- Field of Recognition for Balakrishna Prasad
- Devotional and Classical Music
- Field of Recognition for Vempati Kutumba Sastry
- Telugu Literature
- Field of Recognition for Rajendra Prasad and Murali Mohan
- Film Industry
- Field of Recognition for Ranjani-Gayatri
- Carnatic Music
- Date of Announcement
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Notable Achievement of Balakrishna Prasad
- Composed nearly 1,000 Annamacharya Keerthanas
Sources
Padma Shri for Annamayya music legend Balakrishna Prasad
Rajendra Prasad, Murali Mohan among Padma awardees from AP
PM Modi condoles passing of renowned Tamil scholar Prof Gnanasundaram
PM Modi Condoles Passing Of Renowned Tamil Scholar Prof Gnanasundaram
Celebrating A Timeless Tradition, Says Ranjani-Gayatri
