On this report, India Today’s Shibi Mole KG discusses the controversy surrounding the Padma Bhushan conferred upon Malayalam superstar Mammootty in 2026. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed that while the state rejoices in the honour, ‘there has been a delay as far as giving a Padma award to Mammootty is concerned.’ The Chief Minister highlighted that the state cabinet had repeatedly recommended the actor’s name over the years. The discussion points out that Mammootty received his Padma Shri in the late 1990s and waited over 20 years for the Padma Bhushan, unlike fellow superstar Mohanlal. Shibi Mole KG notes that critics have often suggested Mammootty’s political leanings as a Left supporter and his role as chairman of a CPI(M)-backed channel may have influenced the delay at the national level. The report underscores the cultural significance of the actor in Kerala and the perceived political friction between the state and the Centre regarding national recognitions.
#IndiaToday #Mammootty #PinarayiVijayan #itwebvideos #PadmaBhushan #KeralaPolitics #MalayalamCinema #PadmaAwards2026 #ShibiMoleKG #KeralaNews #Superstar #NationalAwards #CPIM #LDF #IndianCinema #PadmaAwards
Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you’ll never miss a new video.
All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button!
India Today TV is India’s leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more.
Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world!
WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00
Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj
Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday
