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Who was the first Indian actress to receive the Padma Shri Award?

  1. ANargis DuttCorrect answer
  2. BAsha Parekh
  3. CMadhubala
  4. DDevika Rani
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A. Nargis Dutt

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Nargis Dutt: She was an Indian actress and politician who worked in Hindi cinema. Padma Shri (1958). First recipient of Padma Shri - K. Shankar Pillai - 1954 (Literature & Education), Balbir Singh - 1957 (sports), Asha Devi Aryanayakam - 1954 (Public Affairs), Bir Bhan Bhatia - 1954 (Medicine).

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