Photo: Manoj Bajpayee receives Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind

Recently, in a ceremony held in New Delhi, President Ramnath Kovind gave the prestigious Padma Shri on Bollywood star Manoj Bajpayee. Padma

award

is considered the most prestigious award it is the highest civilian awards of India. On Republic day, the list of those who will be getting the Padma Awards was announced.



Recently,

President

of India Ramnath Kovind shared a picture with Manoj Bajpayee. He wrote, ''President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Manoj Bajpayee for Art (Cinema). A renowned film actor, he is known for his versatile roles and has worked in more than 60 films''.

Check out the post here:



Meanwhile, on the work front, Manoj was last seen in dacoit movie 'Sonchiriya' along with Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar, Ranvir Shorey, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Ashutosh Rana in pivotal roles.