Congratulations Mira
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The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.
The award was established on 2 January 1954 by the President of India. It is awarded to recognize distinguished service of a high order to the nation, in any field. As of January 2010, 1111 people have thus far received the award.
This year 2012 Ms Mira Nair has been nominated as one of the recipients of the Padma Bhushan recognized for her contribution to Art and Cinema.