Dharmendra Honoured Posthumously with Padma Vibhushan; Mammootty, Madhavan Also Awarded

• Veteran actor Dharmendra Singh Deol posthumously receives the Padma Vibhushan for his exceptional service to Indian cinema.
• Legendary playback singer Alka Yagnik and acclaimed actor Mammootty are awarded the Padma Bhushan.
• Ranganathan Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and the late Satish Shah (posthumously) are among the Padma Shri recipients.
• The Padma Awards, announced on Republic Day eve, recognize individuals for their distinguished service across various fields.
• President Droupadi Murmu will formally present the awards later this year at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Why It Matters: Dharmendra, Mammootty, R Madhavan, and Prosenjit Chatterjee are among the Padma Award honorees for 2026.