Padma Awards 2026: Narendra Modi, Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma, Alka Yagnik Among Recipients

On this special report, India Today’s Piyush Mishra provides a detailed breakdown of the Padma Awards announced on the eve of Republic Day. A total of 131 individuals have been honoured across various categories, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Mishra highlights that 'The biggest name which we can see and which is also the first number is Narendra Modi, who has also been awarded the Padma Vibhushan.' The list features prominent figures such as veteran politician Shibu Soren, who was awarded the Padma Bhushan posthumously for his work with tribals in Jharkhand, and former cricket captain Rohit Sharma in the sports category. Other notable awardees mentioned include singer Alka Yagnik, politician V.K. Malhotra, and actor Dharmendra Deol. The awards recognise lifelong contributions in fields ranging from medicine and art to public affairs and literature, including several individuals of Indian origin and foreign nationals from Russia and Germany.