Updated On: 25 January, 2026 10:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Late actors Dharmendra and Satish Shah will be posthumously honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri, respectively. Dharmendra’s contribution to Indian cinema has been widely celebrated, while Satish Shah is remembered for his memorable roles in film and television

Padma Awards 2026 winners
The Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards for 2026, approving 131 civilian honours across the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri categories. The list includes several prominent names from public life. Among the notable names, late actors Dharmendra and Satish Shah will be posthumously honoured with the Padma Awards. While Dharmendra will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, Satish Shah will be honoured with the Padma Shri.
The late actors Dharmendra and Satish Shah will be posthumously honoured with the Padma Awards. While Dharmendra will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, Satish Shah will be honoured with the Padma Shri.