Union Government today on the eve of Republic Day, announced the prestigious Padma awards and they included Padma Sri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
The Government announced a total of 139 Padma awards among with 113 were Padma Sri, 19 Padma Bhushan and 7 were Padma Vibhushan.Among the prominent from Telugu states, Natasimha Balakrishna, Hindupur MLA and film star got the Padma Bhushan award.
Balakrishna is not only known for his performances on the silver screen but also for his charitable services through his Basavatarakam Trust . He is known for his yeoman service for the poor and needy as the Hindupur MLA. Congratulatory messages are pouring in from all quarters for the Padma awardee winners.
Fans of Balakrishna are in celebratory mode and Nandamuri clan is over the moon with Balakrishna getting top recognition from the Government of India.