Dharmendra, Shibu Soren, Rohit Sharma Among 131 Padma Awardees for 2026

• The Ministry of Home Affairs announced 131 Padma Awards for 2026, including five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri.
• President Droupadi Murmu approved the conferment of these prestigious civilian honours.
• Notable recipients include actor Dharmendra (Padma Vibhushan posthumously), former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren (Padma Bhushan posthumously), and cricketer Rohit Sharma (Padma Shri).
• The list comprises 19 women, six foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, and 16 posthumous awards.
• Awards are given across various fields like art, social work, public affairs, science, medicine, literature, sports, and civil service.

Why It Matters: 131 Padma Awards, including Dharmendra, Shibu Soren, and Rohit Sharma, announced for 2026.