Balbir Dutt Contacted at his Ratu Road residence, Dutt said it was an honour and a pleasant surprise in the autumn of his life. "More than a personal achievement, I will say it (the Padma Shri) has given a new identity to journalism in Jharkhand. The Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. This year, well-known Padma Shri winners include singers Kailash Kher and Anuradha Paudwal, journalist Bhawana Somaaya, chef Sanjeev Kapoor, sportspersons Virat Kohli, Dipa Karmakar and Sakshi Malik, and Odishi dancer Aruna Mohanty. This year, there are seven Padma Vibhushan, seven Padma Bhushan and 75 Padma Shri awardees in all.

Source: The Telegraph January 25, 2017 22:46 UTC