Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Shibu Soren, Rohit Sharma Honoured – Check The Full List

Ahead of Republic Day 2026, the Centre has announced the recipients of the prestigious Padma Awards, recognising outstanding contributions across diverse fields. A total of 131 individuals have been selected this year, reflecting excellence in art, public affairs, medicine, education, sports, social work and civil services. Among the most notable names are veteran actor Dharmendra and former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren, both set to be honoured posthumously, adding a moment of remembrance to the national celebrations.

Padma Awards 2026 Announced Ahead Of Republic Day

The Padma Awards, among India’s highest civilian honours, are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. For 2026, the honours include five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards. These distinctions acknowledge exceptional and distinguished service as well as sustained contributions across a wide spectrum of professional and social domains.

The awards underline the importance of both national prominence and grassroots impact, recognising individuals whose work has influenced society over decades as well as those who have quietly served communities with dedication.

Posthumous Honours For Dharmendra And Shibu Soren

Legendary film actor Dharmendra Singh Deol has been selected for the Padma Vibhushan in the field of art. He passed away on November 24, and the honour recognises his enduring legacy in Indian cinema and popular culture.

Former Jharkhand chief minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Shibu Soren will be conferred the Padma Bhushan posthumously in the category of public affairs. He died on August 4 last year, and his political journey remains closely associated with tribal rights and regional leadership.

Overall, 16 Padma awards in 2026 will be awarded posthumously, reflecting the lasting impact of individuals whose contributions continue to resonate.

Representation Across Fields And Regions

The 2026 Padma Awards list includes achievers from art, social work, medicine, science and engineering, literature and education, sports, trade and industry, and civil services. Of the total awardees, 19 are women, while six belong to the categories of foreigners, NRIs, PIOs and OCIs, highlighting India’s global engagement.

The honours celebrate diversity in service, from nationally recognised figures to individuals whose work has strengthened institutions, preserved traditions, and uplifted communities.

Full List Of Padma Awardees 2026

Padma Vibhushan Awardees (5)

Dharmendra Singh Deol (Posthumous) – Art
K T Thomas – Public Affairs
N Rajam – Art
P Narayanan – Literature & Education
V S Achuthanandhan (Posthumous) – Public Affairs

Padma Bhushan Awardees (13)

Alka Yagnik – Art
Bhagat Singh Koshyari – Public Affairs
Kallipatti Ramasamy Palaniswamy – Medicine
Mammootty – Art
Dr. Nori Dattatreyudu – Medicine
Piyush Pandey (Posthumous) – Art
S K M Maeilanandhan – Social Work
Shatavadhani R Ganesh – Art
Shibu Soren (Posthumous) – Public Affairs
Uday Kotak – Trade & Industry
V K Malhotra (Posthumous) – Public Affairs
Vellappally Natesan – Public Affairs
Vijay Amritraj – Sports

Padma Shri Awardees (113)

A E Muthunayagam
Anil Kumar Rastogi
Anke Gowda M.
Armida Fernandez
Arvind Vaidya
Ashok Khade
Ashok Kumar Singh
Asok Kumar Haldar
Baldev Singh
Bhagwandas Raikwar
Bharat Singh Bharti
Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda
Bishwa Bandhu (Posthumous)
Brij Lal Bhat
Buddha Rashmi Mani
Dr. Budhri Tati
Chandramouli Gaddamanugu
Charan Hembram
Chiranji Lal Yadav
Deepika Reddy
Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya
Gadde Babu Rajendra Prasad
Gafruddin Mewati Jogi
Gambir Singh Yonzone
Garimella Balakrishna Prasad (Posthumous)
Gayatri Balasubramanian & Ms. Ranjani Balasubramanian (Duo)
Gopal Ji Trivedi
Guduru Venkat Rao
H V Hande
Hally War
Hari Madhab Mukhopadhyay (Posthumous)
Haricharan Saikia
Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar
Inderjit Singh Sidhu
Janardan Bapurao Bothe
Jogesh Deuri
Juzer Vasi
Jyotish Debnath
K Pajanivel
K Ramasamy
K Vijay Kumar
Kabindra Purkayastha (Posthumous)
Kailash Chandra Pant
Kalamandalam Vimala Menon
Kewal Krishan Thakral
Khem Raj Sundriyal
Kollakal Devaki Amma G
Krishnamurty Balasubramanian
Kumar Bose
Kumarasamy Thangaraj
(Dr.) Lars-Christian Koch
Liudmila Viktorovna Khokhlova
Madhavan Ranganathan
Maganti Murali Mohan
Mahendra Kumar Mishra
Mahendra Nath Roy
Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar
Ms. Mangala Kapoor
Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai
Mohan Nagar
Narayan Vyas
Naresh Chandra Dev Varma
Nilesh Vinodchandra Mandlewala
Nuruddin Ahmed
Othuvaar Thiruthani Swaminathan
Dr. Padma Gurmet
Palkonda Vijay Anand Reddy
Ms. Pokhila Lekthepi
Dr. Prabhakar Basavprabhu Kore
Prateek Sharma
Praveen Kumar
Prem Lal Gautam
Prosenjit Chatterjee
Dr. Punniamurthy Natesan
R Krishnan (Posthumous)
R V S Mani
Rabilal Tudu
Raghupat Singh (Posthumous)
Raghuveer Tukaram Khedkar
Rajastapathi Kaliappa Goundar
Rajendra Prasad
Rama Reddy Mamidi (Posthumous)
Ramamurthy Sreedher
Ramchandra Godbole & Ms. Suneeta Godbole (Duo)
Ratilal Borisagar
Rohit Sharma
Ms. S G Susheelamma
Sangyusang S Pongener
Sant Niranjan Dass
Sarat Kumar Patra
Saroj Mandal
Satish Shah (Posthumous)
Satyanarayan Nuwal
Ms. Savita Punia
Prof. Shafi Shauq
Shashi Shekhar Vempati
Shrirang Devaba Lad
Ms. Shubha Venkatesha Iyengar
Shyam Sundar
Simanchal Patro
Ms. Sivasankari
Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi
Swami Brahmdev Ji Maharaj
T T Jagannathan (Posthumous)
Taga Ram Bheel
Tarun Bhattacharya
Techi Gubin
Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam
Ms. Tripti Mukherjee
Veezhinathan Kamakoti
Vempaty Kutumba Sastry
Vladimer Mestvirishvili (Posthumous)
Yumnam Jatra Singh (Posthumous)