Padma Awards 2026: Alka Yagnik, Pakhila Lekthepi, And More Women Recognised With The Honour!
Indian President Droupadi Murmu presided over the event.
The prestigious Padma Awards took place in New Delhi. Many artists were honoured at the ceremony for their contributions in their respective fields. The list includes singers, cricketers, and other artists like Alka Yagnik and Pakhila Lekthepi, among others. Some videos from the ceremony have also surfaced on social media. Read here to know more about it.
Alka Yagnik
Veteran singer Alka Yagnik, known for numerous soulful tracks, received the Padma Bhushan at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The singer was dressed in a beautiful suit for the occasion. The fans were thrilled to see this special moment.
She is Alka Yagnik ❤️
-One of India’s most celebrated playback singers
-Has sung thousands of songs in Hindi and several other Indian languages
-Winner of multiple Filmfare Awards and one of the defining voices of Bollywood for over 3 decades
-Honoured with the Padma Bhushan… pic.twitter.com/b1YlVlZw8k
— Amit Kumar Sindhi (@AMIT_GUJJU) June 23, 2026
Mrs. Pakhila Lekthepi
Karbi folk singer Mrs Pakhila Lekthepi was honoured with the Padma Shri Award for her contribution to the popularity of Karbi music.
President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Shri to Smt. Pokhila Lekthepi for her exceptional contribution to the field of Art. Smt. Lekthepi is a well-known singer of Karbi songs. She started composing her own song and lyrics on Karbi Modern Song in the year 1975 for the Karbi Youth… pic.twitter.com/sy6G8GbKaY
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 23, 2026
Vocalist duo, Smt. Ranjani & Smt. Gayatri
The Carnatic vocalist duo, Smt. Ranjani & Smt. Gayatri was also honoured with the Padmi Shri award for their exceptional command over advanced musical concepts such as Graha Bhedam.
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Ms. Kalamandalam Vimala Menon
Renowned Mohiniyattam dancer from Kerala, Ms. Kalamandalam Vimala Menon, was conferred with the Padma Shri Award. She founded the Kerala Natya Academy in 1972.
Even R Madhavan received the Padma Shri award for his contribution to films. Veteran actor Mammootty was also honoured at the ceremony. Cricketer Rohit Sharma also received the Padma Shri award.
More About Padma Awards
The prestigious Padma Awards took place at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi. The honourable event took place on June 23. There are videos from the ceremony floating on social media.
First Published: June 23, 2026 11:30 PM
