Mumbai, Jan. 26 -- The prestigious Padma Awards were announced on Sunday, honouring extraordinary individuals across diverse fields, including arts, literature, education, and more.

Recognising their excellence, dedication, and service to the nation, renowned Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer Deepika Reddy from Telangana, theatre luminary Hari Madhab Mukhopadhyay (Posthumous) from West Bengal, musician Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsa, and veteran storyteller and folk artist Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya, among others, have been awarded the Padma Shri 2026.

In West Bengal's Balurghat, several BJP leaders arrived to felicitate the late Harimadhav Mukhopadhyay's wife, Reena Mukhopadhyay, and son, Krishnendu Mukhopadhyay.

Speaking to ANI, Krishnend...