Prithviraj Kapoor
Known for his Mughal-E-Azam and many other films received the Padma Bhushan in 1969 for his contribution to the arts. A renowned pioneer of Indian cinema received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1972.
Raj Kapoor
The well-known and a very popular actor not just in India but in many parts of the world, the showman of Bollywood was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1971 for his contribution to Hindi cinema. He was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987.
B. Saroja Devi
The iconic South Indian actress who achieved stardom with her films in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films was honored the Padma Bhushan in 1992. She also received Padma Shri in 1969.
Girish Karnad
The renowned filmmaker and actor was honored the Padma Bhushan in 1992 for his contribution towards Indian cinema. He was also awarded the Padma Shri in 1974.
Ashok Kumar
One of the most celebrated and versatile actors received the Padma Bhushan in 1999 and Padma Shri in 1962 for his contribution to the Indian Cinema.
Dev Anand
The Charismatic legendary and most beloved accomplished actors of the Hindi cinema was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in 2001, following this he was also honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002.
Pran
Was known for his versatile roles, one of the most celebrated actors who was known as the Villain of the Millenium and Villain King was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001. He also was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013.
Naseeruddin Shah
The veteran actor known for his contribution towards Indian cinema for his art house and the main stream. Is honored with Padma Bhushan in 2003 and is also the recipient of Padma Shri in 1987.
A K Hangal
The veteran character actor and freedom fighter was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2006 for his contribution in Hindi cinema. He was a popular actor known to have a career spanning across 300 films.
Shashi Kapoor
Has contributed to Indian cinema and is one of the finest actors of Bollywood. He was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2011 . He is also the recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015 and has won three National Film Awards during the span of his career as one of the best actors in the film industry.
Waheeda Rehman
Known for her distinguished roles and her immense contribution to Indian Cinema was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011. She also was awarded the Padma Shri in 1972 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023.
Rajesh Khanna
Was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2012 after the actor’s death. The award was received by his wife Dimple Kapadia. Recognized as the First Superstar of Indian Cinema, he gave 17 consecutive super hits between 1969 and 1971 for which he also won the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2013.
Sharmila Tagore
The iconic beauty of the Bollywood film industry for her distinguished contribution to the Indian cinema was honored the Padma Bhushan Award in 2013. She was also the recipient of the National Film Award two times in her career in films.
Victor Banerjee
Known for his distinguished service in the field of entertainment and art in an illustrious career spanning across four decades in Hindi, Bengali, Assamese and English films was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in 2022. Anant Nag, the versatile veteran actor mainly from Kannada films also created an impact in Hindi films. His contribution towards Indian cinema was distinguished for which he was announced the recipient of the Padma Bhushan in 2025
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