Padma Awards Full Winner List 2026: List Of 131 Awardees Honoured By Indian President
Padma Awards Full Winner List 2026 revealed! Check all 131 Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardees here.
Padma Awards Full Winner List 2026 – Check Complete Names Of All 131 Awardees Honoured By President Droupadi Murmu At Rashtrapati Bhavan
India once again celebrated excellence and public service with the announcement of the Padma Awards Full Winner List 2026. President Droupadi Murmu honoured 131 distinguished personalities from different fields including cinema, sports, literature, social work, medicine, music, public affairs, and education.
The Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours and are presented in three categories — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. This year’s list included legendary actors, musicians, social workers, scientists, sportspersons, and several unsung heroes who contributed significantly to society.
What Are Padma Awards?
The Padma Awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day by the Government of India. These honours recognize exceptional service and achievements in various fields. The awards are divided into three categories:
- Padma Vibhushan – Exceptional and distinguished service
- Padma Bhushan – Distinguished service of a higher order
- Padma Shri – Distinguished service in any field
The Padma Awards Full Winner List 2026 includes 5 Padma Vibhushan awardees, 13 Padma Bhushan recipients, and 113 Padma Shri honourees.
Padma Vibhushan Winners 2026
The prestigious Padma Vibhushan was awarded to five personalities for their extraordinary contribution to the nation.
Some major names include:
- Dharmendra (Posthumous) – Art
- K T Thomas – Public Affairs
- N Rajam – Art
- V S Achuthanandan (Posthumous) – Public Affairs
These awardees were recognized for decades of contribution in their respective fields.
Padma Bhushan Winners 2026
The Padma Bhushan category featured several well-known personalities from entertainment, medicine, sports, and public life.
Notable names from the Padma Awards Full Winner List 2026 include:
- Alka Yagnik – Art
- Mammootty – Art
- Piyush Pandey (Posthumous) – Art
- Rohit Sharma – Sports
- Uday Kotak – Trade and Industry
The winners reflected India’s diversity and excellence across multiple sectors.
Padma Shri Awardees 2026
The Padma Shri category recognized 113 individuals from across the country. Many recipients were grassroots heroes, artists, doctors, teachers, and social workers who made remarkable contributions at local and national levels.
Popular personalities honoured include:
- R Madhavan
- Prosenjit Chatterjee
- Satish Shah (Posthumous)
- Praveen Kumar
Several traditional artists, environmentalists, tribal activists, and healthcare workers were also included in the list.
President Droupadi Murmu Presented Padma Awards At Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Civil Investiture Ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan where President Droupadi Murmu presented the honours in the presence of senior government officials and dignitaries. The ceremony celebrated individuals who brought pride to India through their achievements and public service.
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This year, the Padma Awards also included several posthumous honours and recognition for women achievers. According to official reports, 19 women and multiple foreign or overseas Indian personalities were among the recipients.
Why Padma Awards Are Important
The Padma Awards inspire millions of Indians by recognizing hard work, dedication, and excellence. These honours are not limited to celebrities but also appreciate ordinary citizens doing extraordinary work in society.
The Padma Awards Full Winner List 2026 highlights India’s rich cultural, artistic, scientific, and social contributions. From film legends to grassroots activists, the awards showcase the nation’s incredible talent and service spirit.
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FAQs
What is the total number of Padma Award winners in 2026?
A total of 131 personalities were honoured in the Padma Awards 2026.
Who received the Padma Vibhushan in 2026?
Major Padma Vibhushan awardees included Dharmendra, K T Thomas, N Rajam, P Narayanan, and V S Achuthanandan.
