The government announced the Padma Vibhushan award on Monday for actor Rajinikanth, media baron Ramoji Rao, former Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan and spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Reliance Industries founder late Dhirubhai Ambani was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
Former Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher and singer Udit Narayan were awarded the Padma Bhushan.
Former US ambassador to India Robert D Blackwill, sportspersons Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza and Indu Jain of Bennett, Coleman & Co were given the Padma Bhushan.
Senior lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, actors Ajay Devgn and Priyanka Chopra will be awarded the Padma Shri.
