India, Jan. 25 -- On the eve of the Republic Day, the nation has honoured the stalwarts of cinema for their valuable contributions to the film field. Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who passed away last year, has been accorded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. Other notable names from the film industry to be honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan are iconic Malayalam actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik.

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Ahead of India's 2026 Republic Day Celebrations, the Union government has revealed the list of Padma Award recipients for the year. Late actor Dharmendra has been accorded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. The veteran Bollywood actor, who starred in o...