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Padma Awards 2026: Alka Yagnik gets Padma Bhushan, but Prakriti gets attention; Reached the platform with the help of colleagues
Samira Vishwas | June 24, 2026 1:24 PM CST

Veteran singer Alka Yagnik, who has ruled the Indian music and playback world for four decades, has been conferred with the country’s prestigious civilian honor ‘Padma Bhushan’ in 2026. At the second civilian honors ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President of India Draupadi Murmu presented him with this prestigious award for his invaluable contribution to Indian cinema and music. It was the 65th Padma Awards ceremony, where many eminent personalities from the fields of art, culture and other fields were felicitated. On this very special and historic occasion, famed singer Alka Yagnik not only won hearts with her simplicity, but her nature also caught people’s attention.

Alka Yagnik wore a beautiful printed kurta with delicate florals and traditional embroidery. She carried an organza dupatta on her shoulders to further open up her traditional look. She kept her look glamorous with minimal make-up, traditional red tiklis, gold bangles and rings. However, when she came on stage, a female employee supported her. With the support of the female employee, she approached the President and accepted the honor. His fans got emotional at this moment.

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The popular singer is currently battling a serious health issue. Due to a sudden and severe exposure to the virus, he developed a rare disease called ‘Sensorineural Hearing Loss’. He first told his fans about the disease in 2024 through social media. Due to the illness and the process of recovery, she is currently unable to participate in any new vocal projects or recordings, despite receiving huge offers from musicians, and is fully focusing on her health.

 

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Career of Alka Yagnik

Alka Yagnik was one of the most beloved and magical voices in Bollywood in the 1990s and 2000s. He won the hearts of the audience with his unforgettable voice in numerous blockbusters and classic films like ‘Khalnayak’, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and ‘Taal’. The singer has sung more than 1,000 songs.


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