The Padma Shri 2026 honoured 113 individuals across diverse fields. Notable sports recipients include Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur. In Art, actors R. Madhavan and Bengali cinema icon Prosenjit Chatterjee were recognised. The list represented grassroots achievers from across India, including tribal artists, folk musicians, traditional healers, social workers in remote areas, and innovators. 19 of the total 131 Padma awardees across all categories were women. 16 awards were given posthumously. The selection process involves a Padma Awards Committee constituted by the Prime Minister annually, which makes recommendations to the President.
Padma Shri 2026: Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, R. Madhavan Among 113 Recipients
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Padma Shri 2026: 113 honoured including Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur (Sports), R. Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee (Art).
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- Padma Shri 2026 honoured 113 individuals across diverse fields including sports, art, social work, and traditional knowledge
- Sports recipients include Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur
- Art recipients include actors R. Madhavan and Bengali cinema icon Prosenjit Chatterjee
- 19 of total 131 Padma awardees were women; 16 awards given posthumously
- Selection process involves a Padma Awards Committee constituted by the Prime Minister annually, which recommends names to the President
- List represented grassroots achievers including tribal artists, folk musicians, traditional healers, and social workers from remote areas
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The 2026 Padma Shri honoured 113 individuals including cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur, actors R. Madhavan and Prosenjit Chatterjee, alongside tribal artists, folk musicians, and traditional healers. Among 131 total Padma awardees, 19 were women and 16 were posthumous, reflecting India's commitment to recognising grassroots excellence across diverse fields.
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Who received Padma Shri 2026 in sports category?
**Rohit Sharma** (Indian cricket captain) and **Harmanpreet Kaur** (women's cricket captain) received **Padma Shri 2026** for their outstanding contributions to sports.
Which actor received Padma Shri 2026 in the arts?
**R. Madhavan** received **Padma Shri 2026** for his contribution to Indian cinema as an acclaimed actor.
What achievement led to Rohit Sharma receiving Padma Shri?
**Rohit Sharma** led India to the **2024 T20 World Cup triumph** and has over 18,000 international runs — his cricketing achievements earned him the Padma Shri 2026.
How many Padma Shri awards were given in 2026?
**113 Padma Shri** awards were announced in 2026, across diverse fields including sports, arts, social work, and traditional knowledge.
What makes Harmanpreet Kaur's Padma Shri 2026 significant?
**Harmanpreet Kaur**, as India's **women's cricket captain**, has been a transformative leader in women's cricket. Her Padma Shri recognises her contributions to elevating Indian women's cricket globally.
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