Some well-known figures in the entertainment industry, including actors R Madhavan, Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik, were honored with the esteemed Padma Awards at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Alka Yagnik, expressing her gratitude for the Padma Bhushan she received, thanked everyone who had been part of her journey in the film and music industry, calling the honor humbling and emotional.
R Madhavan, recognized with the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema, expressed deep gratitude and humility for the honor, attributing it to the support of his family, mentors, well-wishers, and the public. Mammootty, another Malayalam superstar, was also awarded a Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu.
During the ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Mammootty and his actor son, Dulquer Salmaan. A total of 65 individuals were honored at the ceremony, including recipients of 2 Padma Vibhushan, 7 Padma Bhushan, and 56 Padma Shri awards. In a previous ceremony on May 26, 66 individuals were also recognized with Padma Awards.
