President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Padma Awards for 2026 at a ceremony in New Delhi. The event saw the recognition of 65 individuals, including notable figures like Vijay Amritraj, Mammootty, Rohit Sharma, and Alka Yagnik. The awards covered various fields such as arts, public affairs, medicine, and literature.
The ceremony, attended by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other dignitaries, honored individuals with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri titles. The Padma Awards are among the highest civilian honors in India, acknowledging exceptional service in different sectors. The recipients represented a diverse range of disciplines, from art and social work to sports and civil service.
Padma Awards are categorized into Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, recognizing exceptional and distinguished service in various fields. The awards, announced annually on Republic Day, aim to celebrate outstanding contributions across different domains. Among the awardees were individuals like Shibu Soren, P. Narayanan, and Justice K.T. Thomas, recognized for their significant achievements.
The list of honorees included prominent personalities like Vijay Amritraj, Mammootty, and Alka Yagnik, who received Padma Bhushan titles. Actor R Madhavan was also among the recipients of the Padma Shri award. Notably, cricketer Rohit Sharma, accompanied by his wife Ritika Sajdeh, received the Padma Shri at the ceremony. The awards also recognized individuals from countries like the US, Russia, and Georgia for their contributions in various fields.
