Padma Awards 2026 Winners List: Mammootty, Alka Yagnik, R Madhavan Honoured

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on June 23, 2026. A total of 65 Padma Awards were presented, including 2 Padma Vibhushan, 7 Padma Bhushan, and 56 Padma Shri awards. The ceremony recognized distinguished personalities from various fields such as arts, music, cinema, sports, literature, social service, and public affairs.

Among the notable recipients were Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty, renowned playback singer Alka Yagnik, actor R. Madhavan, and several other eminent personalities whose contributions have enriched Indian society.

Padma Awards 2026 Highlights

Padma Awards 2026 Winners List

Padma Bhushan Awardees

1. Mammootty (Art/Cinema)
2. Alka Yagnik (Music)

Padma Shri Awardees

1. Maganti Murali Mohan
2. Guru Sangyusang Pongener
3. Rajendra Prasad
4. R. Madhavan
5. Anil Kumar Rastogi
6. Satish Shah (Posthumous)

The Padma Shri awarded to the late actor Satish Shah was received by his brother Arvind Shah on his behalf.

Who is Mammootty?

Mammootty is one of India’s most celebrated actors and a towering figure in Malayalam cinema. With a career spanning over four decades and more than 400 films, he has made significant contributions to Indian cinema and cultural heritage.

Alka Yagnik Receives Padma Bhushan

Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik was honoured with the Padma Bhushan for her extraordinary contribution to Indian music. Her iconic voice has defined Bollywood music for several generations, earning her widespread recognition and admiration.

R. Madhavan Honoured with Padma Shri

Actor, filmmaker, and producer R. Madhavan received the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema. Known for his versatile performances across Hindi, Tamil, and international films, Madhavan has emerged as one of India’s most respected actors.

What are Padma Awards?

The Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours and are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. They recognize exceptional achievements and distinguished service in various fields, including:

• Art
• Literature and Education
• Science and Engineering
• Medicine
• Sports
• Social Work
• Public Affairs
• Civil Service
• Trade and Industry

Categories of Padma Awards

Padma Vibhushan

Awarded for exceptional and distinguished service of the highest order.

Padma Bhushan

Awarded for distinguished service of a high order.

Padma Shri

Awarded for distinguished service in any field.

Total Padma Awards 2026

For 2026, the President of India approved a total of 131 Padma Awards, comprising:

• 5 Padma Vibhushan
• 13 Padma Bhushan
• 113 Padma Shri

The awards continue to celebrate individuals whose work has significantly contributed to the nation’s progress and cultural legacy.

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