Asha Parekh Chased Me For Padma Bhushan: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has recently revealed that he has been chased by veteran actress Asha Parekh seeking recommendation for Indian’s third highest civilian award, Padma Bhushan. “(We) receive so many letters for Padmashree and Padma Bhushan recommendations. I have sent around thousand recommendations until now. One actress met me, she has turned old... Asha Parekh”, Gadkari narrated.

The mister has been further quoted as saying, “She came to meet me in Mumbai. The lift to my residence was not working, she climbed up 12 floors”. He added, “Asha Parekh had come to me seeking recommendation for the prestigious Padma Bhushan award, saying that she was entitled to it”.

“I felt very bad and asked her why she took the trouble. She said I have received Padmashree, Nitinji, now I want Padma Bhushan. I said you have received a Padmashree, it is like Padma Bhushan. She said no”, he continued. The 73-year-old actress has been awarded with Padmashree in 1992 and lifetime achievement award in 2014. 

Source: mid-day.com