Bollywood glitterati adorned the Rashtrapati Bhawan (President`s House) in New Delhi on 8th November for the Padma Awards for 2020 and 2021. Four super celebrities who received their Padma Shri medals from President Ram Nath Kovind at once took to social media to express their joy and gratitude. Producer-director Karan Johar tweeted "Today felt surreal! I am honored and humbled that the prestigious Padma Shri Award was bestowed on me”. Singer-composer Adnan Sami, who gave up his Pakistani citizenship and became an Indian national on 1 January 2016 wrote "The greatest honor! I am grateful to the Government of India for this prestigious Padma Shri Award. I am forever indebted to my beautiful people of India who`ve loved me unconditionally and been an integral part of my journey which has brought me here! Luv you all. Jai Hind!". Bollywood damsel Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram saying "Long ago when I started my career, a question bothered me. I asked myself some want money, some want fans, some seek fame, and some just want attention. What do I want ? Deep down I always knew as a girl child I wanted to earn respect and that is my treasure. Thank you India for this gift". One of Bollywood`s biggest cinema and television producers Ekta Kapoor, daughter of the legendary star Jeetenda, shared a video of the ceremony with the caption "It is a surreal moment and a matter of great pride. I dedicate this badge of honour to my pillars of strength" her parents, brother Tusshar and son Ravie. Legendary playback singer S.P. Balasubramaniam, 2021 Padma Shri recipient, was honoured posthumously.