Ahmedabad, 25 January 2014

Following are the names of Padma award winners declared today from Gujarat. Paresh Rawal has been mentioned as one from Maharashtra, but we consider him from Gujarat.Dr. Dhirubhai Thakar passed away just one day before the announcement of his name as award winner. Mathurbhai Savani’s selection is a matter of pleasure for the people of Saurashtra and Surat.

Padma Bhushan

Prof. Gulam Mohammed Sheikh
Art Painting
Gujarat

Dr. Dhirubhai Thaker
Literature and Education
Gujarat

Padma Shri

Shri Mathurbhai Savani
Social Work
Gujarat

Dr. Hasmukh Chamanlal Shah
Public Affairs
Gujarat

Shri Kiran Kumar Alur Seelin
Science and Engineering
Gujarat

Dr. Kiritkumar Mansukhlal Acharya
Medicine Dermoatology
Gujarat

Prof. Ganesh Narayandas Devi
Literature and Education
Gujarat

Paresh Rawal
Art-Cinema and Theatre
Maharashtra