Padma Awards 2026 Announced: 131 Heroes Honored, Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma Among Recipients
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News18•26-01-2026, 04:33
Padma Awards 2026 Announced: 131 Heroes Honored, Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma Among Recipients
- •The prestigious Padma Awards 2026 were announced on the eve of Republic Day, honoring 131 personalities for exceptional service.
- •The list includes 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards across various fields.
- •Actor Dharmendra and former Kerala CM V.S. Achuthanandan received Padma Vibhushan, while cricketer Rohit Sharma was awarded Padma Shri.
- •Notable recipients include 19 women, 6 foreigners/NRIs, and 16 posthumous awardees.
- •These highest civilian honors are presented annually by the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan in March-April.
Why It Matters: 131 individuals, including Dharmendra and Rohit Sharma, received Padma Awards 2026 for distinguished service.
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