Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Alka Yagnik, Mammootty Honoured for Arts

• 131 individuals, including Dharmendra, Alka Yagnik, and Mammootty, received Padma Awards for their contributions to the arts.
• Veteran actor Dharmendra was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor, for his six-decade legacy in Indian cinema.
• Singer Alka Yagnik and Malayalam superstar Mammootty were conferred the Padma Bhushan for their significant impact on music and cinema, respectively.
• Actors Prosenjit Chatterjee, R Madhavan, and the late Satish Shah were among those honored with the Padma Shri for their diverse contributions to Indian cinema and television.
• The Padma Awards, India's highest civilian honors, are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day to recognize exceptional service.

Why It Matters: Dharmendra, Alka Yagnik, and Mammootty lead a list of 131 artists honored with Padma Awards 2026.