Dharmendra, Mammootty, Alka Yagnik among Padma awardees 2026
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On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed the list of Padma awardees for this year. The prestigious Padma Awards recognize individuals from diverse fields who have made significant contributions to arts, literature, social service, medicine, education, and public service. President Droupadi Murmu will present these awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan later this year.
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Dharmendra, Mammootty, R Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee among awardees
In the field of arts, late veteran superstar Dharmendra has been honored with the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. Renowned playback singer Alka Yagnik and Malayalam superstar Mammootty have been conferred with the Padma Bhushan. The Padma Shri awards have been given to actor R Madhavan, Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, and late actor Satish Shah (posthumously).
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Understanding the Padma Awards
The Padma Awards are divided into three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; the Padma Bhushan is given for distinguished service of high order; and the Padma Shri is conferred for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced annually on Republic Day. Other honorees from the arts this year include the late Piyush Pandey, Shatavadhani R Ganesh, Arvind Vaidya, and Bharat Singh Bharti, among others.
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Here's the full list of winners
#PadmaAwards 2026 announced: 131 awardees honoured, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri, recognising excellence and service across diverse fields.#PadmaAwards2026 #PeoplesPadma pic.twitter.com/iuhyldgeSE
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