Padma Awards 2026 video: Alka Yagnik’s Padma Bhushan moment turned deeply emotional even before she received the honour. As the veteran playback singer walked up at the Padma Awards 2026 ceremony, she paused and bent down to touch Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s feet.
Alka Yagnik Touches PM Narendra Modi’s Feet At Padma Awards 2026
The gesture was caught on camera and quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the event. For many viewers, it was not just a formal award ceremony visual, but a reminder of the singer’s humility and her long connection with Indian audiences.
Yagnik’s voice defined a huge part of Bollywood music through the 1990s and early 2000s. From romantic tracks to family favourites, her songs became part of school functions, radio playlists, weddings and everyday memories for millions.
Alka Yagnik was conferred the Padma Bhushan for her contribution to Indian music. The honour comes after a career spanning over four decades, with songs that have defined Hindi film music across generations.
The Padma Bhushan adds another major milestone to a career already filled with iconic songs and lasting affection. But the image of Yagnik seeking blessings before accepting the honour gave the moment a personal, old-world warmth that resonated far beyond the ceremony hall.
Alka Yagnik Makes First Public Appearance Amid Health Scare
Alka Yagnik’s appearance at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday turned emotional for many music lovers. The veteran playback singer received the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi, one of her first public appearances since revealing a rare hearing disorder in 2024.
Fans have closely followed her health since she disclosed that she was recovering from sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
Alka Yagnik rare hearing condition and public return
Yagnik’s presence at the ceremony was especially significant for admirers who had been waiting for an update on her recovery. The videos showed a dignified moment as she accepted the award.
In 2024, she said she had been diagnosed with a rare sensorineural hearing loss condition after a sudden viral attack and urged people to be careful about loud music and headphone use.
The Padma Bhushan also recognises her larger legacy. From Ek Do Teen to hits from Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Saajan, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kal Ho Naa Ho, Yagnik remains one of Indian cinema’s most successful playback singers.
