President Droupadi Murmu presented the remaining recipients of the Padma Awards 2026 with their awards during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, June 23. The prestigious event was attended by: Prime Minister Narendra ModiVice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other distinguished guests.Among the prominent awardees was Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty, who received the Padma Bhushan from the President. The veteran actor was joined on the occasion by his wife Sulfath, son and actor Dulquer Salmaan, and daughter Surumi, making it a proud family moment.Renowned playback singer Alka Yagnik was also honored with the Padma Bhushan. The singer, who has been dealing with a hearing problem in recent years, was accompanied on stage by an usher. Before accepting the award, he greeted the Prime Minister Narendra Modiwho was sitting in the front row, and touched his feet as a sign of respect.A total of 65 Padma Awards are scheduled to be presented during the second ceremony, recognizing outstanding contributions in various fields.The list of notable recipients also includes actor-filmmaker R Madhavan, who was awarded the Padma Shri, along with Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. Veteran actor Satish Shah has been honored posthumously for his contribution to Indian cinema and television. Madhavan shared a moment with PM Modi before he went on stage to receive his Padma Shri. The second ceremony followed the first Civil Investiture Ceremony, held on May 26, where 66 Padma Awards were presented. One of the most emotional moments of the event was the posthumous conferment of the Padma Vibhushan to the legendary actor Dharmendra, who died in November 2025. The honor was received in his name by his wife, the actor-politician Hema Malini.The Padma Awards remain India’s highest civilian honor, celebrating outstanding achievements and service across fields including arts, literature, sports, public affairs, science, and social work.