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Padma Shri awardee Monippally Pankajakshi, the veteran artist who revived and globalised Nokkuvidya Pavakali—a rare, traditional puppetry art form of Kerala—has passed away at her residence in Monippally, Kottayam. She was 90. Pankajakshi, who was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments, was
The gesture comes just days after Mammootty was conferred the Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23.
President Murmu presented Padma awards to prominent figures including Mammootty, Rohit Sharma, and Alka Yagnik, acknowledging distinguished service across arts, sports, and literature.
Actor Mammootty, honoured with the Padma Bhushan, met Prime Minister Modi and his family in New Delhi, an event described as a 'truly unforgettable day'.
She received the citizenship documents from Thrissur District Collector Arjun Pandian at the age of 84, after living in India for 54 years.
Achuthanandan, who passed away on July 21, 2025, was a towering figure in Kerala politics and one of India’s most senior communist leaders.
Mammootty has spent over five decades in Malayalam cinema, appearing in more than 400 films.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs released the list of awardees on the occasion of Republic Day, highlighting Kerala’s presence across categories.
The announcement was made by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday as part of the Padma awards for 2026.
Alongside Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik was also conferred the Padma Bhushan, while Dharmendra Singh Deol received the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, reserved for exceptional and distinguished service.
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