Veteran writer Salim Khan has refused to accept a Padma Shri award
The Padma awards 2015 which will be conferred in the next few hours are given in three categories- Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan (in ascending order of distinction) .
These awards, which are given since 1954 for exploits in wide-ranging pursuits, have often been a subject of controversy.
When contacted, Salim Khan confirmed and said, "I don't want a Padma Shri. I think it's too late and too little."
Added Salman Khan's father, "I would have accepted if it had been a Padma Bhushan."
Actor Dilip Kumar, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and lyricist-adman Prasoon Joshi are also on the recipient list. It will be interesting to see which category award is given to these three celebrities from the entertainment world.
Added Salman Khan's father, "I would have accepted if it had been a Padma Bhushan."
Actor Dilip Kumar, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and lyricist-adman Prasoon Joshi are also on the recipient list. It will be interesting to see which category award is given to these three celebrities from the entertainment world.