Padma Awards 2026: Mammootty, Alka Yagnik and R Madhavan Receive Honours From the President of India. See Pics
The ceremony recognized 65 recipients across cinema, music and public service, including Padma Bhushan honors for Mammootty and Alka Yagnik.
- On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu presented 65 Padma Awards during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honoring recipients for outstanding professional achievements.
- This ceremony follows the initial May 26 event honoring 66 recipients, together completing the 131 total Padma Awards announced on Republic Day earlier this year.
- Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty and playback singer Alka Yagnik received the Padma Bhushan, with Yagnik greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi before accepting her honor.
- Actor-Filmmaker R. Madhavan received the Padma Shri, while late actor Satish Shah was posthumously honored for his four-decade career, with his cousin Arvind Mamania accepting on his behalf.
- The annual honors recognize exceptional contributions across diverse fields including art, literature, and public service, celebrating individuals who have significantly impacted Indian society and culture.
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President Draupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards 2026 in New Delhi, honoring 65 winners. Acid attack survivor and classical singer Mangala Kapoor was awarded the Padma Shri at the ceremony. Professor Mangala Kapoor overcame hardships in her life through courage and music.
Padma awards to Mammootty, Satish Shah, Rohit Sharma and more
New Delhi: Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, actors Mammootty and Satish Shah, cricketer Rohit Sharma, and playback singer Alka Yagnik were among eminent personalities conferred with the coveted Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday, June 23. In the second civil investiture ceremony at the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the president presented Padma Vibhushan to former Supreme Court judge K T Thomas for public affairs and emi…
Padma Awards 2026: Mammootty, Alka Yagnik And R Madhavan Among Stars Honoured By President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Awards 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring Mammootty, Alka Yagnik, R Madhavan, Rajendra Prasad and late actor Satish Shah. Check the complete winners list.
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