Ajith Kumar Receives Padma Bhushan Ajith Kumar, one of India’s most celebrated actors, has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, the nation’s third-highest civilian award, for his remarkable contributions to the field of art. Announced on the eve of Republic Day 2025, the awards recognize icons across various disciplines. Ajith will receive the honor later this year from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.