Who among the following singers had been conferred with the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award of India, in 2021?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra.
In 2021, the renowned playback singer K. S. Chithra was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honor. She was recognized for her distinguished contributions to the field of art, particularly her illustrious career in music. Often referred to as the 'Nightingale of South India,' Chithra has sung over 25,000 songs in various languages, including Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi, and is a recipient of multiple National Film Awards.