Legendary singer S. Janaki who is announced for the prestigious Pamda Bhushan Award yesterday has rejected the honor of Indian Government. She has openly criticized the biased attitude of Government in these Awards.
'What is the use of Padma Bhushan at this stage of my career? If you really want to respect me, give me only Bharat Rathna and I am not ready to take any honor less than that. South India is always kept one step back in these highesst civilian Awards. There is a preference only for North Indian artists while South never had. I am not satisfied with this decision of Padma Bhushan because I am already on top in the hearts of my Fans. I do not want to complain on Government but this is a very late recognition and a delayed honor. So, neither I am excited nor ready to accept it,' Janaki reacted to media.