President Murmu Confers 66 Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhawan Ceremony
On May 25, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu presented 66 Padma awards at a civil investiture ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi, attended by PM Modi and other dignitaries. Recipients included posthumous Padma Vibhushan for actor Dharmendra (received by Hema Malini) and violinist N. Rajam, Padma Bhushan for Uday Kotak and Bhagat Singh Koshyari, and Padma Shri for cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur. A second ceremony on June 23 will honor 65 more recipients, including Mammootty and R. Madhavan.
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President Murmu to Confer Padma Awards on June 23
President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma awards to 131 recipients during the second round of the civil investiture ceremony on June 23, 2026, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The awards include five Padma Vibhushans, 13 Padma Bhushans, and 113 Padma Shri. Notable recipients include legendary Malayalam actor Mammootty, who will receive the Padma Bhushan for his 50-year career in 400 films and philanthropic work; actor R. Madhavan, awarded the Padma Shri for his work in 1,200 TV episodes and 75 films; the late Satish Shah, honored posthumously with the Padma Shri for his pioneering role in India's first sitcom 'Ye Jo Hai Zindagi'; and Telugu actor Gadde Babu Rajendra Prasad, also receiving the Padma Shri. The first ceremony on May 25 conferred 66 awards, with the remaining 65 to be presented on June 23.
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On May 25, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu presented 66 Padma awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The ceremony honored two Padma Vibhushan recipients: legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra (posthumously, received by his wife Hema Malini) and violin virtuoso N. Rajam. Six Padma Bhushan awards were given to figures including former Uttarakhand CM Bhagat Singh Koshyari, banker Uday Kotak, and ad guru Piyush Pandey (posthumous). Fifty-eight Padma Shri awards were conferred on personalities such as actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, para athlete Praveen Kumar, and folk musicians. The event was attended by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah. A total of 131 Padma awards were approved for 2026, with the remaining recipients to be honored in a second ceremony.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.President Droupadi Murmu Confers 66 Padma Awards at Civil Investiture Ceremony
On May 25, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu presented 66 Padma awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I in New Delhi's Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony honored recipients of the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri for the year 2026. Among the highest honors, the Padma Vibhushan was conferred posthumously on legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra, received by his wife and BJP MP Hema Malini, and on violin virtuoso N. Rajam for pioneering the 'Gayaki Ang' technique. Padma Bhushan recipients included former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, banker Uday Kotak, and ad guru Piyush Pandey. Notable Padma Shri awardees included actor Prosenjen Chatterjee, cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, para athlete Praveen Kumar, and several social workers, environmentalists, and artists. The event was attended by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A total of 131 Padma awards were approved for 2026, with the remaining recipients to be honored in a second ceremony.
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On May 25, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards during a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Gantantra Mandap in Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony honored distinguished personalities from various fields including art, sports, literature, public affairs, and public service. The event underscores India's recognition of exceptional contributions across diverse sectors, with the President presenting the awards in a formal state ceremony.
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On May 25, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma awards at a civil investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other ministers were present. Notable recipients included actor Dharmendra, who was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan (received by his wife Hema Malini), violinist N. Rajam (Padma Vibhushan), former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and banker Uday Kotak (Padma Bhushan), and Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur (Padma Shri). The event marked the formal recognition of distinguished contributions across various fields.
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