Fresh from the global triumph of her film English Vinglish, when Sridevi’s name was recently announced for the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour, the legendary actress joined an elite group of Bollywood divas honoured in the past. These actresses have not only ruled the marquee with their brand of magic but have also been the most beloved, most powerful and most celebrated women of their times and even today. With Sri being the latest recipient, it's a good time to look at the women in B-Town over the years who took home the Padma Shri:-

It might surprise you to know that everyone's idol Kajol, also has an idol. It is none other than the diva Sridevi. In an interview to Hindustan Times, Kajol opens up about her favorites in the industry, about Raju Hirani's 3 Idiots and also about her getting back in shape! Here are some interesting excerpts:

Filmfare may be the oldest and most coveted award on the block but that does not make it free from an occasional myopia. Over the years a host of performances by legendary actors that have attained a cult status have gone surprisingly unrewarded. Recently there was quite a hue and cry within the industry and in the media when Sridevi's brilliant performance in her comeback hit English Vinglish met with the similar fate. The credibility of these awards have been constantly questioned with some of our hugest stars like Aamir, Salman, Akshay and Ajay boycotting them altogether.

The Mukherjee clan - Kajol, Tanisha & mom Tanuja have been ghazal singer Jagjit Singh's avid fans. There was a concert held to celebrate the music maestro's 72nd birthday and the Mukherjee gals were in full attendance.