India's biggest civilian honours, the Padma Awards, were presented during the second investiture ceremony in Delhi on Tuesday evening.
Actor Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, and actor R Madhavan were among the revered names from cinema, music, and theatre who received the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Mammootty, a 74-year-old Malayalam cinema legend, received the Padma Bhushan at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Alka Yagnik was conferred with the Padma Bhushan for her iconic songs, including memorable tracks like Choli Ke Peeche from Khalnayak and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
R Madhavan was honoured with the Padma Shri and described the award as "responsibility" and promised to carry the honour with "dignity, sincerity, and commitment."
The Padma Awards were presented to 131 individuals across various fields on May 25, which was the first ceremony.
