Telugu film actor Konidela Chiranjeevi | Photo Credit: ANI
Five from Telangana and three from Andhra Pradesh figure in the list of Padma Awards 2024 winners announced by the Centre on Thursday.
Dasari Kondappa, a Burra Veena player from Narayanpet and Gaddam Sammaiah, a Chindu Yakshaganam theater artiste from Jangaon, were selected from Telangana for the Padma Shri. A. Velu Anandachari is one of the most popular artists in the world. Kethavath Somlal and Kurella Vittalacharya won it in the field of literature and education.
Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu
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Telugu film star Konidela Chiranjeevi (art) and former Vice President & veteran political leader M. Venkaiah Naidu (public affairs) from Andhra Pradesh were selected for the Padma Vibhushan.
Uma Maheshwari D., who is the first female Harikatha exponent from A.P., also found a place in the list of Padma Shri awardees.
