The Padma awards of the year 2010 are announced. The Padma Vibhushan awards are for 6 people this year. The famous “Mridangam” specialist Umalpuram Shivaraman is awarded Padma Vibhushan.

Captain Krishnan Nair of Leela group, Ashtavaidyan E.T Narayana Musse, “Panchavadiyam” specialist Kuzur Narayana Marar, Dr.P.K Varrior of Kottackal Arya Vaidyashala, A.R Rahman, Amir Khan, Mallika Sarabhai and Illayaraja got Padma Bhushan.

The Padma Shri awards are announced to Razul Pookutty, K.Ragavan, Dr.P.Pushpangadhan, Dr.Philip Augustine,Ravi Pilla, Kurian John, Virendhra Sewag, Vijendhra singh,Saina Neval,Naren Karthikeyan and Rekha.