Singh is king, Ash is queen at Prez's award ceremony

TWICE AS NICE

Aishwarya with husband Abhishek during the Padma awards ceremony.

GREETINGS TO ALL

Aishwarya Rai Bachhan greets dignitaries during Padma Awards ceremony.

SAY CHEESE

Aishwarya was all smiles and dazzled at the event in a pink saree.

LOVE ACTUALLY...

Aishwarya interacts with her actor husband Abhishek as father-in-law Amitabh looks on.

FAMILY BUSINESS

Along with the Bachchans, Akshay's wife Twinke Khanna was also present to cheer Akshay on.

WE ARE FAMILY

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan were also present at the event.

KODAK MOMENT

Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan look on before being presented the Padma Shri award.

TWO TO TANGO

It is a great achievement for the both actors who have been a part of the Indian Film industry for over a decade.

A LOOK OF PRIDE

The Padma Shri award, one of India's highest civilian honors.

A MOMENT TO CHERISH

Receiving the Padma Shri is the highest honour for Aishwarya.

YOURS HONOURABLY

Actor Akshay Kumar was also honoured with the Padma Shri by President Prathibha Patil.

IN THE NAME OF HONOUR

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was honoured with the Padma Shri by President Prathibha Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for her contribution to cinema.