Padma Awards 2026: The Padma Awards 2026 celebrated excellence across cinema, music, sports, arts, and public service, bringing together some of the country’s most accomplished personalities under one roof. At the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held in New Delhi today (June 23), President Droupadi Murmu presented 65 Padma Awards, including 2 Padma Vibhushan, 7 Padma Bhushan and 56 Padma Shri. recognising individuals whose contributions have left a lasting impact on Indian society.
Among the most talked-about names this year were Mammootty, R Madhavan, Alka Yagnik, Rohit Sharma, and several other distinguished achievers.
1) Mammootty
A moment of immense pride for Indian cinema ❤️🇮🇳
Our beloved Mammukka, receiving the Padma Bhushan from the Honble President of India, a recognition for his extraordinary contribution to cinema spanning over five decades.
A truly historic and emotional moment. ✨🏅#Mammootty… pic.twitter.com/hkiY01EjOi
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Legendary Malayalam superstar Mammootty was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour. The 74-year-old actor-producer was recognised for his decades-long contribution to Indian cinema and his immense influence on the entertainment industry.
2) R Madhavan
Actor R Madhavan received the Padma Shri from President Murmu during the ceremony. Before stepping forward to accept the honour, the actor was seen greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi with folded hands, a moment that quickly caught the attention of fans online.
3) Alka Yagnik
Celebrated playback singer Alka Yagnik was honoured with the Padma Bhushan for her remarkable contribution to Indian music. The award comes during a challenging phase in the singer’s life, and videos from the ceremony have sparked emotional reactions and concern among admirers.
4) Rohit Sharma
Former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma was conferred with the Padma Shri in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to Indian cricket. The honour adds another milestone to his illustrious sporting career.
5) Late Satish Kaushik (Posthumous)
Delhi: Satish Shah (posthumous), a celebrated actor and comedian, has been conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu for his contributions to Indian cinema and entertainment
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Veteran actor Satish Kaushik was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri. The honour was accepted on behalf of the late actor by a family member, making it one of the ceremony’s most emotional moments.
Other notable Padma Shri recipients included actors Rajendra Prasad, Maganti Murali Mohan, Anil Kumar Rastogi, and renowned folk artist Guru Sangyusang Pongener, among several distinguished personalities recognised for their contributions across diverse fields.
Padma Bhushan
Actor Mammootty
Singer Alka Yagnik
Padma Shri
Actor Maganti Murali Mohan
Folk artist Guru Sangyusang Pongener
Actor Rajendra Prasad
Actor R Madhavan
Actor Anil Kumar Rastogi
Late actor Satish Shah
