Neeraj Chopra posed with PM Modi, President Kovind in a Saasachi number; check it out

Neeraj Chopra looked dapper while receiving his Padma Shri Award from President Ram Nath Kovind on March 28 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Details of the Olympian’s outfit were shared designer Saasachi who dressed him for the occasion. Sharing two pictures, one with PM Modi and the other with President Kovind, he wrote: “Prime Miner Narendra Modi congratulates Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on receiving the Padma Shri award.”

The ace designer, who has dressed many celebrities and continues to be a Bollywood favourite for weddings, also mentioned that the beige bandhgala that the gold medall wore over an ivory-silk kurti with long sleeves was “Saasachi clothing”.

Chopra wore brown juttis to the ceremony which were also designed Saasachi.

The athlete also took to his Instagram profile to share his experience, mentioning that lening to the national anthem gave him goosebumps. “Incredibly honoured to be presented the Padma Shri Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind. I will continue to work hard to bring more success to my nation and its people,” his caption read.

The Padma Awards were given to 74 dinguished personalities for the year 2022 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony II at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
As part of the event, several people from different fields including art, entertainment, social work, sports and science among others were honoured with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
This year, the l includes 4 Padma Vibhushans, 17 Padma Bhushans and 107 Padma Shris.
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