Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Padma Awards 2026 Honors 131 Individuals
The Padma Awards 2026 were announced on January 25, 2026, with 131 awards given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
These awards honor individuals for their exceptional contributions to various fields such as art, social work, public affairs, science, and more.
Notable recipients include Dharmendra (posthumously), Alka Yagnik, Mammootty, R. Madhavan, and Prosenjit Chatterjee.
Prosenjit Chatterjee dedicated his Padma Shri to his late mother and family, expressing gratitude for their support throughout his career.
The awards are among the highest civilian honors in India and are usually conferred by the President at a ceremony in Delhi around March or April.
Recipients expressed gratitude and humility, dedicating their awards to their families, mentors, and the public.
The Padma Awards 2026 were announced on January 25, 2026, with 131 awards across three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Notable recipients include Dharmendra (posthumously), Alka Yagnik, Mammootty, R. Madhavan, and Prosenjit Chatterjee.
Prosenjit Chatterjee dedicated his Padma Shri to his late mother and family, expressing gratitude for their support throughout his career.
The awards are conferred by the President of India at a ceremony usually held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi around March or April.
Recipients from various fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science, and medicine, were honored for their outstanding contributions.
- Who
- Various individuals including Dharmendra (posthumously), Alka Yagnik, Mammootty, R. Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and others
- What
- Announcement of Padma Awards 2026
- When
- January 25, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To honor outstanding contributions to various fields
Prosenjit Chatterjee's Perspective
General Public's Perspective
Timing of the Award
Prosenjit Chatterjee's Perspective
Prosenjit Chatterjee does not believe the award was long overdue and is grateful for the recognition at any stage of his career.
General Public's Perspective
Some may argue that the award could have been given earlier considering his long-standing contributions to Bengali and Indian cinema.
- Total Awards
- 131
- Padma Vibhushan Recipients
- 5
- Padma Bhushan Recipients
- 13
- Padma Shri Recipients
- 113
- Posthumous Awards
- 16
- Women Awardees
- 19
- Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI Awardees
- 6
- Announcement Date
- January 25, 2026
- Award Ceremony Location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi
Sources
Kamal Haasan Congratulates 'Friend' Mammootty For Padma Bhushan, Has THIS Expectation From Fans
Padma Awards 2026 FULL List: Dharmendra Awarded Padma Vibhushan Posthumously; Alka Yagnik, Mammootty & R Madhavan Among Winners
R Madhavan on Padma Shri Honour: This Is Beyond My Wildest Dreams
President Droupadi Murmu approves conferment of 131 Padma Awards
‘I even forgot to eat’: Heartfelt reactions from Padma Shri 2026 awardees
Padma awards list is a sneak-peek into modern India’s journey: Here’s what data shows.
Padma Awards 2026: Hema Malini calls Dharmendra a ‘living institution of Indian cinema’; Mammootty expresses joy at receiving Padma Bhushan
‘Beyond my wildest dreams’: R. Madhavan shares emotional post after Padma Shri win
R Madhavan Calls Padma Shri Award 'Beyond His Wildest Dreams', Says 'I Consider This As A Responsibility'
R Madhavan on winning Padma Shri: This is just not an award, but a responsibility
Padma Shri awardee Prosenjit Chatterjee dedicates the honour to his late mother - Telegraph India
Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Alka Yagnik, Mammootty among honourees
Padma Shri for Prosenjit Chatterjee: Veteran Bengali actor dedicates honour to late mother and family
Hema Malini says Padma Vibhushan a fitting honour for Dharmendra - Telegraph India
