The Padma Awards 2026 also recognised actor Madhavan with the Padma Shri, honouring his contributions to Indian cinema
On the announcement of the Padma Awards 2026, Kamal Haasan congratulated his long-time friend Mammootty for receiving the Padma Bhushan, highlighting their unique friendship and admiration for each other.
Actor and Rajya Sabha member Kamal Haasan shared a heartfelt post on X, focusing on his bond with Mammootty, saying, “My dear friend Mammootty has been awarded the Padma Bhushan. We have never acted together. But I have maintained a ‘Kopperunchozhan Pisiranthayaar’ friendship for a long time, admiring him from a distance and criticizing each other directly.”
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Haasan added, “Now it seems that we both should be meeting in person a little more. My expectation as a Mammootty fan is that my fans should also be his fans. Friend Mammootty, now Padma Bhushan has become Mammootty. Congratulations to my friend.”
Padma awards 2026: Highlights
Apart from Mammootty, the Padma Awards 2026 recognise several notable personalities:
- Padma Vibhushan: Dharmendra Singh Deol (posthumously)
- Padma Bhushan: Mammootty, playback singer Alka Yagnik
- Padma Shri: Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Satish Shah (posthumously)
The awards honour contributions in cinema, music, literature, sports, medicine, education, and public service. President Draupadi Murmu will present the awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan later this year.
On the announcement of the Padma Awards 2026, Kamal Haasan congratulated his long-time friend Mammootty for receiving the Padma Bhushan, highlighting their unique friendship and admiration for each other.
Fans and film celebrities from across India have congratulated Mammootty, while Kamal Haasan’s post stood out for its personal touch, reflecting both friendship and admiration for the veteran actor. Social media echoed Haasan’s sentiments, celebrating the recognition of India’s cinematic legends.
Published: 25 Jan 2026, 08:01 pm IST
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