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From Modi to Mukherjee, it’s a political ‘blockbuster’ at Padma Award ceremony

All the who’s who of political class came together during the Padma Award 2017 function.

By Oneindia Staff Writer
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The annual Padma Award ceremony has always been a gathering of VVIPs from various fields. Be it politicians, actors or cricketers, the award function always hosts best known faces of the country.

On Thursday, once again some of the most popular personalities from various parts of the country came together to cheer the winners at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. Some of the winners like cricketer Virat Kohli and veteran politician Murli Manohar Joshi are themselves 'stars', who got a loud round of applause as they went and collected their awards from President Pranab Mukherjee.

Here we bring you a glimpse of political meeting and greeting during the high-profile award function...

A perfect political pose

A perfect political pose

In this image President Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries pose with the recipients of Padma Vibhushan at the Padma Awards 2017 function at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday.

Picture credit: PTI

Stand up in honour of Mr President

Stand up in honour of Mr President

In this image we see how from PM Modi to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan stand up when President Mukherjee entered the hall to attend the Padma Award ceremony.

Picture credit: PTI

Namaste to my friends

Namaste to my friends

PM Modi is seen greeting guests with a smile and a namaste during the award night.

Picture credit: PTI

Guru, Shishya cheer together

Guru, Shishya cheer together

In this image, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani and PM Modi were seen cheering for the winners at the function.

Picture credit: PTI

Honour for BJP stalwart

Honour for BJP stalwart

President Mukherjee honoured senior BJP leader Joshi with Padma Vibhushan during Padma Award 2017 function.

Picture credit: PTI

One for Sharad Pawar too

One for Sharad Pawar too

President Mukherjee honoured Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar with Padma Vibhushan during Padma Award 2017 function.

Picture credit: PTI

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