AD Veteran Piyush Pandey ConferredPadma Bhushan Posthumously

Piyush pandey awarded Padma Bhusan

Ad veteran Piyush Pandey has been conferred Padma Bhushan posthumously, as announced on the eve of Republic Day. Piyush Pandey was a recognised and one of the most influencial figures in industry of branding and communications.

The award has been conferred this year to five individuals, including late actor Dharmendra and former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan. The recipients also include KT Thomas (Public Affairs), violinist N Rajam (Art), and P Narayanan (Education and Literature).

This year's Padma awards are truly special – celebrating 19 incredible women, along with six international recipients including foreigners, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs. Sixteen of these well-deserved honors have been awarded posthumously, ensuring their remarkable legacies live on.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared heartfelt congratulations with all the awardees, beautifully noting how their excellence, dedication, and service across so many different fields "enrich the fabric of our society" and will continue to inspire generations to come. What a moment to celebrate! 🎉