Today, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Ram Nath Kovind honoured citizens with the Padma Awards for their distinguished contribution in various fields such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 102 Padma Shri Awards were handed out.
For her contribution to the field of performing arts, actor Kangana Ranaut was honoured with the Padma Shri.
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Later, she took to Instagram to post a video wherein she thanked her fans for supporting her. She also added that her achievement will shut the mouths of many who questioned her. The Indian Express quoted her saying:
“I started my career at a young age and got success only after 8-10 years. But instead of enjoying that success, I started working on certain things like refusing to endorse fairness products, to do item numbers, to work in films by big production houses with big male actors. I ended up making more enemies than money.”
Speaking about the various instances in which she raised her voice regarding social and political issues, Kangana went on to add:
“I still have so many cases registered against me for the same. People often ask me why I do such things or what do I achieve by speak out as this isn’t my work. I’d say, this Padma Shri is a reply to them. This Padma Shri will silence a lot of people.”
Have a look at her full video here:
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Congratulations to Kangana Ranaut on achieving this remarkable feat!