Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty was conferred the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.The Padma Bhushan is awarded for "distinguished service of high order", and Mammootty's career spanning more than five decades and over 400 films across Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and other Indian languages makes him one of Indian cinema's most celebrated figures.— ANI (@ANI) Born as P.I. Muhammad Kutty in Chandiroor in the erstwhile Travancore region on September 7, 1951, Mammootty began his film journey as a junior artiste in the 1971 Malayalam film Anubhavangal Paalichakal, according to his IMDb biography. A law graduate from Government Law College, Ernakulam, he briefly practised as an advocate before pursuing acting full-time.Known for his versatility, Mammootty has delivered acclaimed performances across genres, from intense dramas to socially relevant narratives, earning both critical acclaim and a devoted fan following. He is a three-time National Film Award winner for Best Actor and has also received several Kerala State Film Awards. The actor was earlier honoured with the Padma Shri in 1998.Beyond cinema, Mammootty has been associated with charitable causes, including serving as patron of the Pain and Palliative Care Society, an organisation that supports patients with advanced cancer and chronic pain. He has also received two honorary doctorates.The recognition comes at a time when Malayalam cinema has been receiving increasing national attention. In 2025, actor Mohanlal was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 71st National Film Awards for his contribution to Indian cinema.Alongside Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik was conferred the Padma Bhushan, while veteran actor Dharmendra Singh Deol received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour. The Padma Shri was awarded to actors R. Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Satish Shah posthumously.Mammootty is married to Sulfaath Kutty and is the father of actor Dulquer Salmaan.
Malayalam cinema veteran Mammootty receives Padma Bhushan from President Murmu
Veteran actor Mammootty was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu. This prestigious recognition celebrates his remarkable five-decade-long career in Indian cinema. A three-time National Award winner, Mammootty's extensive work spans multiple languages, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in Malayalam cinema and beyond. He has also dedicated himself to charitable endeavors.
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