First of all congratulations to all the 130 Padma awardees - 6 Padma Vibhushan, 43 Padma Bhushan and 81 Padma Shri.

What contribution has Saif Ali Khan and yesteryear actor Rekha made to the art discipline? The former is still is a struggling actor in terms of carrying the movie at the box-office alone, while the latter is renowned more for her voluptuous beauty and her role in the movie Kaamsutra. Their contribution to the field of arts (better to refer as movies) is no greater than many of their contemporaries who haven't received the prestigious awards.

Who's next? I strongly recommend serial smoocher Emraan Hashmi and seductress Mallika Sherawat for their contribution and service to the Indian film industry.

I should say it's a delayed recognition for music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, who is conferred with Padma Bhushan after 35 years of his musical journey in the Indian film industry. A R Rahman upgrades to Padma Bhushan after his Padma Shri in 2000.

A Padma Shri to Resul Pokutty post winning the Oscar. Hmmmmmm!

But the surprise inclusion in the Padma Bhushan list has been non-resident Indian hotelier Shri Sant Singh Chatwal. A close associate of former US president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, Chatwal had faced trials in India over an alleged bank fraud. He now shares the space with other greats.

Looking at the progression, it will not be long before we see names of Kasab, Laloo Prasad Yadav, Mayawati and Bal Thackrey in the Padma awardees.

God save India.