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Chithra was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours, in 2021. The award was given to her in recognition of her contributions to the field of classical music. Chithra is a renowned Carnatic vocalist and has been performing for over 30 years. She has won numerous awards and accolades for her work, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Shri.