The record for the maximum number of consecutive nominations for Padma award was set by Dr. Sadanand Paul (born on March 5, 1975) of Katihar, Bihar. He is being nominated 14th time consecutively for Padma Award i.e. 9 times for Padma Shri 2012- 2020, 4 times for Padma Bhushan 2017- 2020 and once for Padma Vibhushan 2020, as confirmed on 12 July 2019.
