He presented Padma Shri Award to Anupam Kher who is a well-known film and theatre personality at an investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on June 30, 2004.
‘Lagaan’ produced by actor Aamir Khan received award for the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam presented Padma Shri Award to Aamir Khan, at an Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on April 3, 2003.
Telugu screenplay writer Neelkantha received the Rajat Kamal [Silver Lotus] from President APJ Abdul Kalam, for the movie 'Show'.
Malayalam film actor Murali was awarded the National Award for Best Actor in 2002 for 'Neythukaran' by APJ Abdul Kalam.
Shobhana shared the award with Tabu who won the award for her sensitive depiction of a bar dancer in 'Chandni Bar'.
He honoured Shobhana with the Best Actress Award for her role in the English film 'Mitr - My Friend'.
Shyam Benegal was presented the Nargis Dutt Award for the Best Feature Film on National Integration for 'Netaji Subhash Chander Bose -the forgotten Hero' for the year 2004 by APJ Abdul Kalam at the 52nd National Film Awards in New Delhi on October
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam presented the Best popular film Award for the year 2004 to Yash Chopra for 'Veer Zara' at the 52nd National Film Awards function in New Delhi on October 21,2005.
He presented the Best Male Playback Singer Award for the year 2004 to Udit Narayan at the 52nd National Film Awards function in 2005.
Gulzar was presented the prestigious Padma Bhushan by President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 2004.
Film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan was awarded Dada Saheb Phalke Award by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam for outstanding contribution for the growth and development of Indian Cinema at the 52nd National Film Awards function in 2005.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam presented the Best Film Actor Award for the year 2004 to Saif Ali Khan for his role in 'Hum Tum' at the 52nd National Film Awards on October 21,2005.
In pictures: Bollywood's biggest day with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam