Padma Awards 2026: Alka Yagnik, R Madhavan and Mammootty honoured with prestigious award Padma Bhushan
Padma Awards 2026: Alka Yagnik, R Madhavan and Mammootty were among the celebrated stars honoured at the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.
India's prestigious Padma Awards ceremony continued with its second investiture event held in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. Several celebrated personalities from the fields of cinema, music, and performing arts were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the country. The honours were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of distinguished guests, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Alka Yagnik Receives Padma BhushanVeteran playback singer Alka Yagnik was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours. The singer has entertained audiences for decades with her melodious voice and has delivered numerous chart-topping songs throughout her career. Her long list of popular tracks includes songs from hit films such as Khalnayak, Dhadkan, Hum Tum, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The award recognizes her remarkable contribution to Indian music and her lasting impact on generations of listeners.
Emotional Moment as R Madhavan Accepts Padma ShriActor R Madhavan was honoured with the Padma Shri during the ceremony. The special moment became even more memorable as his wife Sarita and son Vedaant were present to witness the achievement. As Madhavan stepped onto the stage to receive the award, his family proudly applauded from the audience. The actor expressed deep gratitude and described the honour as a responsibility rather than just a personal achievement.
He said that he would carry the recognition with sincerity, dignity, and dedication, while continuing to uphold the values associated with the award.
Career Filled with Acclaimed PerformancesR Madhavan has built a successful career across multiple film industries, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema. Over the years, he has earned praise for his versatile performances and strong screen presence. Apart from acting, Madhavan also stepped into directing with Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. The film received widespread appreciation and went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film, further strengthening his reputation as a filmmaker.
Mammootty Honoured with Padma ShriLegendary Malayalam actor Mammootty was also conferred with the Padma Shri. The 74-year-old superstar received the award during the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. One of the highlights of the event was the presence of his son, actor Dulquer Salmaan, who proudly applauded and cheered as his father accepted the prestigious recognition. The heartwarming moment was appreciated by many attendees at the ceremony.
VIDEO | Delhi: Malayalam actor Mammootty conferred the Padma Bhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu.
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The Padma Awards are among India's highest civilian honours and are presented to individuals for exceptional achievements in various fields. During the first investiture ceremony held on May 25, awards were presented to 131 distinguished personalities. This year's honours included five Padma Vibhushan awards, thirteen Padma Bhushan awards, and 113 Padma Shri awards, recognizing excellence and service across different sectors of society.