Mammootty, Madhavan and Rohit Sharma among 65 receiving Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan Today

Padma Awards 2026: President Droupadi Murmu presented the remaining Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, June 23. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others.

Malayalam actor Mammootty received the Padma Bhushan award from the President. He was accompanied by his wife Sulfath, son and actor Dulquer Salmaan, and daughter Surumi at the ceremony.

#WATCH | Delhi | Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty awarded the Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu

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Seasoned playback singer Alka Yagnik also received the Padma Bhushan from the President. Battling a hearing loss disorder for a couple of years, she was escorted to the stage by an usher. Before stepping on the stage, Alka greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seated in the front row of the audience, and touched his feet.

#WATCH | Delhi | Eminent playback singer Alka Yagnik conferred with Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu

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During Tuesday’s event, the President will confer 65 Padma Awards, including two Padma Vibhushan, seven Padma Bhushan, and 56 Padma Shri. Actor-filmmaker R Madhavan (Padma Shri), and cricketer Rohit Sharma are also among the recipients. Veteran actor Satish Shah will be honoured with a posthumous Padma Shri.

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At the first Civil Investiture Ceremony held on May 26, a total of 66 Padma Awards were presented by the President to the winners. The event witnessed Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who passed away in November 2025, being honoured with a posthumous Padma Vibhushan. His second wife, actor-politician Hema Malini, accepted the award on his behalf.

Advertising stalwart Piyush Pandey’s wife, Nita Pandey, accepted his posthumous Padma Bhushan, while actor-director Prosenjit Chatterjee was also conferred his Padma Shri on the occasion.

What are the Padma Awards?

The Padma Awards recognise the impeccable contributions made by civilians in various fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service, among others. In 2026, a total of five persons were awarded the Padma Vibhushan, 13 the Padma Bhushan, and 113 the Padma Shri.