Dilip Kumar hounoured with Padma Vibhusan Award

Dilip Kumar was honoured with the Padma Vibhusan award. Union home Minister and Maharashtra's Chief minister were present at his home when he received it. The announcement to honour Bollywood veterans Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and a few others with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award was made by the government on the eve of Republic Day on January 25, 2015.
About Padma Vibhusan Award
- It is the second-highest civilian award.
- Instituted in 1954.
- It is given for the "exceptional and distinguished service", without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.
- It excludes those working with the Public sector undertakings with the exception of doctors and scientists.
- It is announced every year on the eve of Republic Day.