Padma Shri awarded to 11 eminent personalities of Bengal in the field of art, literature and medicine (file photo)
State Bureau, Jagran, Kolkata. The Government of India has announced the prestigious Padma Awards for the year 2026 on the eve of Republic Day. This time, there are moments of happiness and pride in the kitty of Bengal, where 11 extraordinary personalities from different fields have been honored with 'Padma Shri' honour. These awards mark the decades of dedication, artistic practice and social service of these celebrities.
dominance of the art world
The art sector has had a special influence on this list. Veteran Bengali cinema actor Prosenjit Chatterjee has been honored for his incomparable contribution to Indian cinema. Along with him, the names of the shining stars of the world of classical music, Kumar Bose (Tabla player) and Tarun Bhattacharya (Santoor player) have excited the music lovers.
Hari Madhav Mukhopadhyay has been given this posthumous honor from the world of theater and drama, which is a tribute to his unwavering love for the art. At the same time, Jyotish Debnath and Trupti Mukherjee have also elevated the culture of Bengal on the global stage through art.
echo of literature and education
Bengal has also retained its intellectual heritage in the fields of literature and education. Ashok Kumar Halder, Gambhir Singh Yonzon, Mahendra Nath Rai and Rabilal Tudu have been selected for their distinguished writings and dissemination of education. Especially the names of Rabilal Tudu and Gambhir Singh Yonjon are known for enriching linguistic diversity and regional literature.
The hand of 'medicine' in the service of humanity
Saroj Mandal getting Padma Shri in the field of medicine is a matter of inspiration for the people associated with the health services of the state. His service to patients in remote areas and his contribution to medical science have earned him a place in this prestigious list. “These awards have once again proved that Bengal is not only a mine of talent, but the confluence of art and service is still alive in its soil.”
This honor is not only the individual achievement of these individuals but also a reflection of the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Bengal. All these winners have proved through their hard work that work done selflessly is ultimately honored on the highest platform of the nation.
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