Originally posted by: Indradhanush
mere deshwasiyo, pls know about awards, Aish hasn't got Bharat Ratna but Padma shree, recently P Bhimsen Joshi was awarded Bharat Ratna for his contribution to Hindustani classical music.
Padma Shri (also spelt Padma Shree, Padmashree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life. (The word "Padma" (Sanskrit) means "Lotus".)
It stands fourth in the hierarchy of civilian awards after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan.
Thanx for the note. I'll be sure to remember it.
The awards that always mattered more to me are the PVC and the MVC. I never thought too much of the civilian awards, maybe i should. The Oscars come even lower than that in my way of thinking.