A proud moment for Malayalam cinema unfolded in New Delhi as veteran actor Mammootty was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, during the second civil investiture ceremony of the Padma Awards 2026.
The prestigious honour was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, June 23, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Kerala Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, and several other distinguished guests.
Mammootty was among the early recipients to receive the award, recognising his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and his remarkable career spanning more than four decades. Widely regarded as one of India’s finest actors, his work has left a lasting impact on Malayalam cinema and the country’s film industry as a whole.
The special occasion was made even more memorable with the presence of his family. Accompanying the actor at the ceremony were his wife Sulfath, son and actor Dulquer Salmaan, and daughter Surumi, who witnessed the proud moment from the audience.
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The Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours and are presented annually to individuals for exceptional achievements and distinguished service across various fields, including arts, literature, education, science, public affairs, medicine, social work, and public service.
Mammootty’s Padma Bhushan honour marks yet another milestone in an illustrious career that continues to inspire generations of filmmakers, actors, and cinema lovers around the world.
