Padma Awards 2026 Winners List: Full List of Recipients Including Dharmendra and Mammootty

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Meanwhile, actors R Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Satish Shah, Murali Mohan and Rajendra Prasad will receive the Padma Shri. The awards will be conferred by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremonial event, which will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan later this year.

The announcement also prompted reactions from the winners and their families.

Reacting to the honour bestowed on her late husband Dharmendra, Hema Malini wrote on X, “So so proud that the govt has recognised Dharam ji’s immense contribution to the film industry by bestowing on him the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award🙏.”

Following the announcement, Mammootty shared his heartfelt reaction to the recognition while speaking to Mathrubhumi News. He said, “Santosham, athi santhosham… there is nothing bigger than the honour from the country.”

Madhavan, meanwhile, took to Instagram to post, “THANK YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH 🙏🙏🙏I accept the Padma Shri with profound gratitude and humility. This honor, bestowed upon me, is beyond my wildest dreams, and I receive it on behalf of my entire family, whose constant support and faith have been my greatest strength. This recognition is possible only because of the blessings of my mentors, the goodwill of my well-wishers, the love and encouragement of the public, and above all, the grace of the Almighty. Each of them has played an invaluable role in shaping my journey and guiding me toward this moment. I consider this not just an award, but a responsibility. I promise to carry this honor with dignity, sincerity, and a deep sense of commitment to the values it represents. My heart is filled with gratitude for this extraordinary endorsement and validation, and I hope to continue serving with integrity, humility, and dedication in the years to come. (I am overwhelmed with all your love and messages. Please allow me sometime to get back to all of you.🤗🤗🙏🙏)”

Padma Awards 2026 winners:

Here is the full list of Padma Awards 2026 winners:

Padma Vibhushan 2026 winnners:

Widely regarded as an actor par excellence, Dharmendra was often called the “He-Man” of Bollywood, thanks to his many memorable action roles. Hailing from a village in Ludhiana district of Punjab, he was born to a school teacher in 1935. While his family had no links to the film industry whatsoever, Dharmendra harboured acting dreams from a young age. After winning a talent hunt in 1958, he made his film debut in 1960 at the age of 25 and subsequently became one of the most successful stars in Bollywood, delivering more hits than even Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.

Mammootty, meanwhile, is often regarded as one of the most celebrated and revered actors in the history of Indian cinema. He has won a record three National Film Awards for Best Actor, the second-most by any thespian, an honour he shares with Kamal Haasan and Ajay Devgn. He has acted in over 400 films across various languages.

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