Vidya Balan to Supriya Devi: Meet Indian cinema's Padma 2014 winners
National award-winning actress Vidya Balan is thrilled at being selected for the Padma Shri, saying it is a matter of “great pride” for her. Actor Kamal Haasan, Paresh Rawal and Supriya Devi have also received the Padma Awards 2014. Here are cinema’s Padma Award 2014 winners.
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Sooni Taraporevala received Padma Shri for her expertise in the field of script-writing. She is also a noted photographer. Firstpost
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Noted film actor and director Kamal Haasan has been named for Padma Bhushan. Sachin Gokhale/ Firstpost
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Hindi film actor Paresh Rawal also received the Padma Shri. AFP
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Begum Parveen Sultana has been awarded Padma Bhushan for her work in the field of classical singing. She has also sung in films like ‘Kudrat’ and ‘Pakeezah’.
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Ram Mohan is a stalwart in the field of film animation. The veteran animator received the Padma Shri. Photo by Himalay Patkar/ Picasa
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Sabitri Chatterjee is another recipient of Padma Shri from Bengali cinema. She was seen in films like ‘Lakh Taka’, ‘Kalyani’, ‘Anupama’, and ‘Raikamal’.
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Cinematographer-turned-filmmaker Santosh Sivan, known for his work in films like ‘Kaalapani’, ‘Iruvar’ and ‘Dil Se’, is a recipient of the Padma Shri award. Image: IBNLive
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Supriya Devi came into prominence with 1960 film ‘Meghe Dhaka Tara’. She was last seen in ‘The Namesake’ (2006). She received the Padma Shri for her contribution to Bengali cinema.
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