Senior artist Kadambari Kiran, who has been helping poor artists through Manam Saitham, has been given a new recognition. He has been accorded the Rashtriya Samaj Seva Ratna award, which he received on Sunday. The Global Human Rights Foundation, recognized by the Delhi government, has given him the award. Kiran is the only one to be given this recognition this year from the Telugu States.
Expressing his joy over receiving the award, Kiran said that he feels fortunate to be having the opportunity to help out artists. "The award is a booster to my morale. I appreciate this recognition and accept the award with all humility," he added.