Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra Honored Posthumously with Padma Vibhushan

• The Government of India announced the Padma Awards 2026 on Republic Day, recognizing significant contributions in art, culture, and cinema.
• Dharmendra Singh Deol, the 'He-Man' of acting, was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honor.
• Renowned singer Alka Yagnik and veteran South Indian actor Mammootty received the Padma Bhushan for their distinguished service.
• R Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and the late Satish Shah were honored with the Padma Shri for their contributions to art.
• Dharmendra, with a career spanning six decades, was previously awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2012; Alka Yagnik is celebrated for her four-decade-long musical journey and seven Filmfare awards.

Why It Matters: Dharmendra posthumously receives Padma Vibhushan, Alka Yagnik and Mammootty get Padma Bhushan, R Madhavan Padma Shri.