Begin typing your search above and press return to search.
The Actress who lobbied for Padma Award!
By: Tupaki Desk | 3 Jan 2016 10:54 AM GMT
In a shocking revelation, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari disclosed that Bollywood actress Asha Parekh had lobbied for Padma Award.
Speaking at an event held in Nagpur Yesterday, The Transport Minister revealed Asha Parekh approached him and urged him to recommend her for Padma Bhushan saying she deserves to receive the prestigious award. Mr.Gadkari opined its because of lobbying presentation of awards have become a headache for leaders in the central government.
Nitin Gadkari shared Asha Parekh has come to his apartment for meeting him in person only to place the request for Padma award. At that point, The lift in the apartment wasn't working properly and the actress had walked all the 12 floors. The Minister feels bad about the fact that a celebrated actress is lobbying for Padma award.
Asha Parekh was honoured with Padma Shri award in the year 1992 for her contribution to the Indian Cinema.
Speaking at an event held in Nagpur Yesterday, The Transport Minister revealed Asha Parekh approached him and urged him to recommend her for Padma Bhushan saying she deserves to receive the prestigious award. Mr.Gadkari opined its because of lobbying presentation of awards have become a headache for leaders in the central government.
Nitin Gadkari shared Asha Parekh has come to his apartment for meeting him in person only to place the request for Padma award. At that point, The lift in the apartment wasn't working properly and the actress had walked all the 12 floors. The Minister feels bad about the fact that a celebrated actress is lobbying for Padma award.
Asha Parekh was honoured with Padma Shri award in the year 1992 for her contribution to the Indian Cinema.
