New Delhi : President Pratibha Devi Sigh Patil on Thursday conferred the
Retired IPS officer T.V Rajeshwar and renowned orthopedic surgeon Kantilal Hastimal Sancheti are the other two Padma Vibhusan winners. The 15 Padma Bhusan awardees includes renowned oncologist Suresh Hariram Advani, film maker Mira Nair, Contemporary Artist Jatin Das, Retd. IFS Officer Ronen Sen and Vocalist in Carnatic and Hindustani music, Dr. T.V Gopalakrishnan.
Padma Shri awardees also include, eminent Bhajan and Ghazal exponent of India, Anup Jalota, Film maker Soman Nair Priyadarshan, Badminton coach S.M Arif, distinguished photographer, researcher Pepitha Seth and Homeopath Dr. Mukhesh Batra.