Archive · 27 Jan 2026
R Madhavan Receives Padma Shri
R Madhavan, a famous actor, received the Padma Shri award, which is one of India's highest honors.
He said he feels grateful and humble and sees this award as a responsibility.
He thanked his family, mentors, and fans for their support.
Madhavan also mentioned that his career has been like a rollercoaster, and this award feels like a new beginning.
Other notable awardees include singer Alka Yagnik and actor Mammootty.
The Padma Awards are given every year to recognize exceptional service in different fields.
R Madhavan received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, for his contributions to Indian cinema.
He expressed gratitude and humility, considering the award a responsibility and a new beginning.
Madhavan thanked his family, mentors, and fans for their support and encouragement.
Other notable awardees include singer Alka Yagnik, actor Mammootty, and a Bollywood veteran who received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
The Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day to acknowledge exceptional service in various disciplines.
- Who
- R Madhavan, Alka Yagnik, Mammootty, and other notable individuals
- What
- Receiving Padma Awards 2026
- When
- Announced on the eve of Republic Day 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- For exceptional contributions to various disciplines, including Indian cinema
Celebration and Gratitude
Reflection on Career and Future
Reaction to the Award
Celebration and Gratitude
R Madhavan expressed deep gratitude and humility, considering the award a responsibility and a new beginning.
Reflection on Career and Future
Madhavan reflected on his unpredictable career, crediting his success to momentum and divine kindness, and feeling energized rather than complacent.
- Award
- Padma Shri
- Year
- 2026
- Field
- Indian Cinema
- Total Awardees
- 131
- Madhavan's Role in Dhurandhar
- Ajay Sanyal, a senior Indian intelligence officer
- Madhavan's Reaction
- Feels it's a responsibility and a new beginning
- Other Notable Awardees
- Alka Yagnik, Mammootty, and a Bollywood veteran (posthumously with Padma Vibhushan)
Sources
Madhavan: 'With Padma Shri, My Journey Has Just Begun
R Madhavan on receiving Padma Shri: Its not just an award but responsibility
Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar' enters IMDb Top 250 films of all time, joins global classics like 'Shawshank Redemption'
Hema Malini reacts as Dharmendra gets posthumous Padma Vibhushan: ‘So proud’
‘He Should Have Got It in His Lifetime’
Suriya Congratulates Mammootty, R Madhavan For Receiving Padma Honors, Calls It 'Proud Moment For Cinema Lovers'
‘With the Padma Shri, I Feel My Journey Has Just Begun’
Allu Arjun Congratulates Mammootty, Padma Award Winners
