Here are some of the winners who have been recognized for their outstanding work in the field of art and culture.

President Kovind awarded the Padma Bhushan to Rashid Khan, an Indian classic musician belonging to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, which has developed expertise in the use of sargams and sargam taankari.

President Kovind presents Padma Bhushan to Shri Rashid Khan for art. An Indian classical musician belonging to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, he has developed expertise in the use of sargams and taankari sargam. pic.twitter.com/wkcnZQGrLW

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Famous Punjabi folk singer Gurmeet Bawa was posthumously awarded Padma Bhushan for her leading role in promoting and recognizing the Punjabi culture.

President Kovind presents Padma Bhushan to Smt Gurmeet Bawa (posthumous) for art. A renowned Punjabi folk singer, she has played a leading role in the promotion and recognition of Punjabi culture. pic.twitter.com/PWlNF48wrA

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

The President presented the Padma Shri honor to Durga Bai Vyam for her outstanding artistic work. Based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, she is one of the greatest artists in Pardhan Gond who has worked to regenerate the tribal art form. His paintings are mainly rooted in his tribes and their myths, drawing inspiration from folklores and myths.

President Kovind introduces Padma Shri to Smt. Durga Bai Vyam for Art. She is a Pardhan Gond artist from Madhya Pradesh. She worked hard to regenerate the tribal art form. His paintings are mainly drawn from the folklores and stories of his tribe and their myths. pic.twitter.com/iisPpE0QgF

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Kaajee Singh ‘Vidyaarthee’ has been recognized in the art field for his work in promoting cultural music. Founding President of Samskriti Samrakshan Samsthaan, he pioneered the growth of the Shree Maadal instrument and traditional Maruni dance.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Kaajee Singh ‘Vidyaarthee’ for art. Founding President of Samskriti Samrakshan Samsthaan in Kalimpong which promotes folk cultural music and pioneered the growth of the Shree Maadal instrument. pic.twitter.com/k3gDM3xpAw

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Well-known folk singer Ajita Srivastava received the honor for her work in preserving, conserving and propagating popular folklore from ‘kajli‘.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Smt Ajita Srivastava for art. She is a well known folk singer from Uttar Pradesh from Mirzapur. She is widely recognized for preserving, conserving and propagating the popular folklore of ‘Kajli’. pic.twitter.com/IFjT6lMrsY

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

An expert in doll and toy making crafts, Konsam Ibomcha Singh was honored for his outstanding work in preserving the century-old art of doll making of the Meiti community in Manipur. Singh, who has participated in various national exhibitions, is also a recipient of the Manipur State Prize.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Konsam Ibomcha Singh for art. He is an expert in making dolls and toys, a traditional handicraft of Manipur. Participating in various national exhibitions, he is a recipient of the Manipur State Prize for his contribution to handicrafts. pic.twitter.com/jsooEqWTpH

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

A living legend of Swang, Bhagat, Nautanki, Rasiya and Raaslila folk traditions of North India, Pandit Ram Dayal Sharma has been bestowed in the field of art. Current Guru of Samai-Khera Gharana, he uses his art to raise awareness of various social issues.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Pandit Ram Dayal Sharma for art. A living legend of the Nautanki, Swang, Bhagat, Raasleela and Rasiya forms, he is the current guru of Samai-Khera gharana. He uses his art to raise awareness of social issues. pic.twitter.com/htig5XgtIc

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan Sahieb was awarded posthumously in the field of art. An accomplished scholar and Nadaswaram player, he was the first Asthana Nadswara Vidhwan of Sree Seeta Ramchandra Swamy Devasthanam, Bhadrachalam. He starred in several temples in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Gosaveedu Shaik Hassan Sahieb (posthumous) for art. He was the first Asthana Nadswara Vidhwan of Sree Seeta Ramchandra Swamy Devasthanam, Bhadrachalam. He performed Nadswaram in many temples in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. pic.twitter.com/eG9m3zoK98

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Well-known artist Sheesh Ram has been recognized for his paintings on national integration, women empowermentIndian warfare and Indian art history which have been exhibited around the world.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Sheesh Ram for art. A well-known artist, his paintings on National Integration, Women Empowerment, Indian War, Indian Art History have been exhibited in India and abroad. pic.twitter.com/htqoRh2nCX

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Ram Sahay Pandey is a folk artist from Bundelkhand region who has earned the honor of the country through his work in the field of art. He is the founder of Bundeli Lok Nritya Natya Kala Parishad.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Ram Sahay Pandey for art. A folk artist from the Bundelkhand region, he has represented India in many countries. He is the founder of Bundeli Lok Nritya Natya Kala Parishad. pic.twitter.com/F0MRRjGNc2

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

The AKC Carnatic music clarinetist Natarajan was also awarded in art. Hailed as a living legend, he is a great performer and innovator and has performed in many countries.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri AKC Natarajan for art. High representative of Carnatic music, he has performed a lot in India and abroad. A great performer and innovator, he is hailed as a living legend. pic.twitter.com/hkLKcVMNII

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

The President also conferred the honor on R Muthukkannammal for art. She is the sole living representative of Sadir dance in India and serves as a repository of knowledge on the history of the dance form, Bharathanatyam. Over the past 75 years, she has given more than 1,000 performances.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Smt R Muthukkannammal for art. She is the only living representative of Sadir dance in India and serves as a repository of knowledge of the history of Bharathanatyam. She has given more than 1000 performances over the past 75 years. pic.twitter.com/rECDOMiSQm

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Darshanam Mogulaiah, who plays Kinnera to sing folk and heroic songs, was awarded for the art. Kinnera is a 500 year old instrument made from bamboo.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Darshanam Mogulaiah for art. He is an artist who sings folk and heroic songs while playing the Kinnera, a 500-year-old bamboo instrument. pic.twitter.com/M9KzwZ1ZCN

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Filmmaker Chandraprakash Dwivedi has been awarded for his work in television and films based on ancient and modern literature and history.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Chandraprakash Dwivedi for art. He is a filmmaker recognized for his work in television and in films based on ancient and modern literature and history. pic.twitter.com/962D6mSgOP

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Khalil Dhantejvi was honored posthumously for championing the rise of the Gujarati language in Ghazal literature. His Gujarati and Urdu recitals were instrumental in bringing new audiences to the Ghazal Universe.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Khalil Dhantejvi (posthumous) for arts. He championed the rise of the Gujarati language in Ghazal literature. His recitals in Gujarati and Urdu were instrumental in bringing a new audience into the Ghazal universe. pic.twitter.com/8fPCxZV23r

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

Dr. Shyamamani Devi was honored for contributing to the systematic development of Odishi music and the codification of its grammar. In a career spanning over seven decades, she captivated audiences with her 4,000 songs.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Dr Shyamamani Devi for art. She made major contributions to the systematic development of Odishi music and the codification of its grammar. She has captivated audiences with her over 4,000 songs in a career spanning over 7 decades. pic.twitter.com/MIPML4Ryz0

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

A Shehnai artist and Hindustani singer, Pandit S Ballesh Bhajanti has been awarded for carrying forward the legacy of Benares Gharana Style. He was given the title of ‘Dakshina Bharat Bismillah Khan’ by Ustad Bismillah Khan himself.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Pandit S. Ballesh Bhajantri for art. Shehnai artist and Hindustani singer, he perpetuates the heritage of the Benares Gharana style. He was given the title of “Dakshina Bharat Bismillah Khan” by Ustad Bismillah Khan himself. pic.twitter.com/S3oy94hidf

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

A retired music composer and Music Director of All India Radio, Najibabad, Dr Madhuri Barthwal has been recognized for preserving and promoting folk music and culture of Uttarakhand.

President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Dr. Madhuri Barthwal for art. A retired music composer and Music Director of All India Radio, Najibabad, she is recognized for the preservation and promotion of folk music and culture of Uttarakhand. pic.twitter.com/FEOQy7owki

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 21, 2022

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