President Droupadi Murmu conferred 65 Padma awards at the second civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring eminent personalities across diverse fields. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, cricketer Rohit Sharma, playback singer Alka Yagnik, and actor Satish Shah (posthumously) were among the recipients.
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II on June 23 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Among the 65 awardees are former Union Minister Shibu Soren (posthumous), tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik.
The two, who had previously captivated audiences with their emotional performances in the iconic film "Koi Mil Gaya," posed together, evoking fond memories of their powerful on-screen mother-son bond. The evening saw the duo remind fans of the magical connection they shared in the 2003 sci-fi drama.
His soulful rendition of romantic tracks such as 'Pehla Nasha', 'Kesariya' and 'Koi Mil Gaya' not only impressed the judges but also the special guests, including Bollywood actresses of the yesteryear such as Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon.
