The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced that the President of India has approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026, one of the country’s highest civilian honours

Late actors Dharmendra and Satish Shah will be posthumously honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri, respectively. Dharmendra’s contribution to Indian cinema has been widely celebrated, while Satish Shah is remembered for his memorable roles in film and television