India has awarded Padma Shri to renowned musician and singer Adnan Sami Khan.
The award was presented to him by President Ram Nath Kavand during a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Monday.Apart from them, Indian actress Kangana Ranaut has also been awarded the award.
Kangana Ranaut can be seen in a green and golden saree in the photos of the ceremony.
Adnan Sami wore a black sherwani, embroidered with gold thread.
Other Padma Shri Award recipients include Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor and the late singer SP Balasabramaniam.
Receiving the award, Kangana Ranaut said that the award is special to her. He also congratulated Karan Johar on receiving the award.
In an interview to India Today Television, Kangana Ranaut said, "I think he deserves this award. The films he makes as a producer, whether it's Caesar or Good News, are admirable. His father showed him the way to the beginning but he has come to this place because of his efforts and abilities.Kangana Ranaut said she traveled from a small village in Himachal Pradesh and it was great for her to be on the award list with people like Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor.
And who didn't listen to Adnan Samiji's songs. It is a matter of pride for a girl like me to receive the Padma Shri award with such people.
