News Flash: Dilip Kumar honoured with Padma Vibhushan

New Delhi, Dec 13: Dilip Kumar, Indian cinema's one of the greatest actors, will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan today (Sunday, Dec 13) at a special function to be held in Mumbai.

Padma Vibhushan to 93-year-old Kumar will be given by Home Minister Rajnath Singh at the thespian's residence, a senior Home Ministry official said.

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3:00 pm: I am the proudest wife in the world today, says Saira Banu on veteran actor Dilip Kumar honoured with Padma Vibhushan.

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2:15 pm: My happiness knows no bounds, very happy, says Saira Banu on Dilip Kumar honoured with Padma Vibhushan.

2:00 pm: Dilip Kumar has contributed a lot to film industry,considering that we've presented him with Padma Vibhushan, says Rajnath Singh.

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BJP President Amit Shah at 2nd year anniversary of BJP's Rajasthan government in Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/LPb0lFr4VF

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9:05 am: Home Minister Rajnath Singh to visit veteran actor Dilip Kumar's home to confer him with the Padma Vibhushan award.

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#Christmas celebrations begin in Kochi(Kerala) pic.twitter.com/cELElnoc8N

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 13, 2015

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Cold wave grips Delhi as temperatures drop sharply pic.twitter.com/oIjhPPqysO

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 13, 2015

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Fresh snowfall in Dhauladhar mountain range in Dharamshala pic.twitter.com/nKEN1GoSuf

— ANI (@ANI_news) December 13, 2015

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