Padma Awards 2026: Hema Malini Accepts Dharmendra's Padma Vibhushan, Mammootty and Alka Yagnik Honoured
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- •Hema Malini accepts Dharmendra's posthumous Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband.
- •Mammootty and Alka Yagnik are honoured with the Padma Bhushan for their contributions to the film industry.
- •Advertising legend Piyush Pandey is posthumously recognised with the Padma Bhushan.
- •A total of 66 Padma Awards are conferred, including 5 Padma Vibhushans, 13 Padma Bhushans, and 113 Padma Shris.
- •The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day in January and will be distributed in two rounds of ceremonies.
The Padma Awards 2026 ceremony was held at the Ganatantra Mandap in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on Monday, May 25. The event was attended by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Awards to the winners, honouring their contributions to various fields.
One of the most notable recognitions was the posthumous Padma Vibhushan awarded to the late actor Dharmendra. His wife, actor-politician Hema Malini, accepted the award on his behalf, appearing visibly emotional. Dharmendra, fondly remembered as the He-Man of Indian Cinema, passed away in November 2025 at the age of 89. The President cited him as "one of the most versatile and successful actors in the history of the Hindi film industry" and acknowledged his contributions through 300 films.
