1989

Padma Shri Dr. Putttaparthi Narayana Charyulu

Saraswati Putra Dr Puttaparti Narayana Charyulu is an extraordinary scholar in Telugu Literature and a great poet who writes in 14 languages.


1990

Bharat Ratna Smt. M S Subbulakshmi

Sangeeta Kalanidhi Smt. M.S.Subbulakshmi is the nightingale of Indian Classical Music. She, through her melodious voice filled with dedication and devotion, transports listeners into a different world of bliss.


1991

Padma Bhushan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam

Dr Padma Subrahmanyam is a rare personality with the great versatility of an active dancer, research scholar, composer, choreographer, teacher, author and Indologist.


1992

Sri Ramakrishna Mission – Sri Swamy Ranganatha Nanda

The great institutions Sri Ramakrishna Mission and Sri Ramakrishna Math have been doing exemplary service for the people for the past several decades and serving them irrespective of caste or religion. They work for the upliftment of the downtrodden and the propagation of Hindu Dharma as enunciated by Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swamy Vivekananda.

Swami Ranganatha Nanda who heads the Mission at Hyderabad accepted the award and gave his benedictory message on the occasion.


1993

Padma Bhushan Dr. Sripada Pinakapani & Dr. Arudhra

Sangeetha Kalanidhi, Padma Bhushan Dr. Sripada Pinakapani, is an eminent musician and musicologist.

Kalaprapurna Dr. Arudra wrote the 13 volumes of ‘Samagra Andhra Sahityam’ by working on it for 20 years.


1994

Dr. Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao

A renowned marine archaeologist who unearthed significant Harappan civilizations, including Lothal and the submerged city of Dwarka.


1995

Padma Bhushan Dr. S.S. Badrinath

Dr. S.S. Badrinath, a Padma Bhushan ophthalmologist and pioneer in vitreoretinal surgery, is known for his leadership of the charitable Sankara Netralaya.


1996

Padma Vibhushan Dr. M.S. Swami Nathan

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the "Father of India's Green Revolution," is a celebrated agronomist, agricultural scientist, and humanitarian.


1997

Padma Shri Janaki Athi Nahappan

Padma Shri Janaki Athi Nahappan is a courageous freedom fighter who served as the Captain of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment in Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army.


1998

Padma Bhushan Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj

The legendary cricketer who captained India's historic 1983 Cricket World Cup victory. 1999

Dr Bapu & Dr Mullapudi Venkata Ramana

Dr. Bapu and Dr. Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, are honoured for their exceptional contributions to the Indian film industry.


2000

Bharat Ratna Dr. Bismillah Khan

Bharat Ratna Dr. Bismillah Khan, the maestro of shehnai music, is credited with popularising this classical instrument.


2002:

Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra & Padma Bhushan Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam

Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra and Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam, are luminaries in the Indian classical dance scene. Mohapatra for reviving and popularising Odissi dance, and Satyam for his mastery of Kuchipudi dance.


2004

Chinmaya Mission – Padma Bhushan Swamy Tejomayananda

Chinmaya Mission, represented by Swami Tejomayananda, is recognised for its dedication to spreading Vedic knowledge, revitalising Indian culture, and engaging in social service.


2006

Padma Shri S.M. Ganapathi Sthapathi & Padma Shri M. Muthaiah Sthapathi

Padma Shri S.M. Ganapathi Sthapathi and Padmasri M. Muthaiah Sthapathi were honoured for their invaluable contributions to temple architecture and sculpting.


2008

Padma Vibhushan Dr. C. Rangarajan

Dr. C. Rangarajan, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, is lauded as the "Architect of financial sector reforms" and a distinguished economic policymaker.


2010

Padma Vibhushan Dr V. Shanta, Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai

Dr. V. Shanta, Executive Chairman of Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai, is a pioneer in oncology and a multi-disciplinary approach to cancer treatment.