When S. Janaki rejected the Padma Bhushan
“I should have been given the highest civilian award of Bharat Ratna if the government wanted to recognise my work. I am not interested in any other awards like the Padma awards,” Janaki said, after she was chosen for the Padma Bhushan
· 7/12/2026, 6:36:18 AM· 2 min read
“I should have been given the highest civilian award of Bharat Ratna if the government wanted to recognise my work. I am not interested in any other awards like the Padma awards,” Janaki said, after she was chosen for the Padma Bhushan
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