New Delhi: Veteran classical and playback singer K.J. Yesudas was on Wednesday named for the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour, while Grammy-winning Hindustani classical music instrumentalist Vishwa Mohan Bhatt was named for the Padma Bhushan.

Popular singers Kailash Kher and Anuradha Paudwal are among this year's Padma Shri awardees.-Agency