Inside the Padma Awards Ceremony With Priyanka, Rajinikanth

Actress Priyanka Chopra was the picture of sophistication as she received the Padma Shri from President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 12.

Priyanka, walking past an audience that had Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Hamid Ansari in the front row, was a ray of sunshine in a yellow sari and a pearl necklace.

Priyanka's team posted an image of the actress after she was awarded. On Twitter, Priyanka, who has been shooting abroad, wrote: 'Such a proud moment. To be back in my country. My capital. Rashtrapati Bhavan. Receiving the Padma Shri.'

Legendary Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, at his ethnic best in a Nehru Jacket, collected the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award.

Rajinikanth was accompanied by wife Latha - daughter Soundarya tweeted a photo of her parents at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

This image was posted on Twitter by @soundaryaarajni

Tennis ace Sania Mirza, who was awarded the Padma Bhushan, tweeted that she was ‘humbled, honoured and truly thankful.'

Priyanka and Sania posed for a photograph together.

This image was posted on Twitter by @TeamPriyanka

Rajinikanth, Priyanka and Sania in one blockbuster photo.

The more the merrier: They were later joined by singer Udit Narayan who was awarded the Padma Shri.

Baahubali director SS Rajamouli received the Padma Shri.

Singer Udit Narayan received the Padma Bhushan from President Mukherjee.

Mr Narayan touched President Mukherjee's feet while collecting his award.