Bharat Ratna

Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order.










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Now after a long gap of 7 years,the Govt today announced that celebrated vocalist Bhimsen Joshi will be awarded the Bharat Ratna.
In the past, he has also received the Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.