The actor who passed away at the age of 89 in 2025, was conferred the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
Veteran Malayalam superstar Mammootty has been recognised with the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to cinema through films such as ‘Anubhavangal Paalichakal’, ‘Thrishna’, ‘Yathra’, ‘Thalapathy’, ‘Vatsalyam’, among others.
Alka was awarded the Padma Bhushan for her contribution to India's music scenario. She ruled the 1990s music scene in Bollywood with chartbusters such as ‘Tip Tip Barsa Pani’, ‘Dekha Hai Pehli Baar’, ‘Ek Do Teen’, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and many others.
Bengali actor Prosenjith was conferred the Padma Shri for his longstanding contribution to Bengali and Indian cinema.
Madhavan received the Padma Shri honour for his work across various languages.