Five women honoured with Bharat Ratna

Indira Gandhi was awarded with Bharat Ratna in 1971.

Indira Gandhi

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Mother Teresa was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1980.

Mother Teresa

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Aruna Asaf Ali was awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously in the year 1997.

Aruna Asaf Ali

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MS Subbulakshmi, a carnatic singer, was the first musician ever to receive this honour. She won the award in 1998.

MS Subbulakshmi

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She received the award in 2001.

Lata Mangeshkar

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