Padma Awards 2026 announced; 131 awardees including Dharmendra (posthumous)

25 Jan 2026 Awards

The President approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026 -- 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri -- including a posthumous Padma Vibhushan for actor Dharmendra and Padma Shri honours for cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur.

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