Mammootty receives Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu; Wife Sulfath and son Dulquer Salmaan share the proud moment

Veteran actor Mammootty added another prestigious honour to his illustrious career as he received the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. This special occasion marked a proud milestone not only for the Malayalam superstar but also for the entire Indian film industry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among the dignitaries present at the ceremony.The memorable moment became even more special as Mammootty was joined by his family. His wife Sulfath, daughter Surumi, and actor-son Dulquer Salmaan accompanied him to the national capital for the ceremony. Photos of the family arriving in Delhi had already gone viral on social media a day earlier. Fans were delighted to see the superstar sharing the honour with his loved ones. The warmth and simplicity displayed by the family received appreciation from people across the country.Mammootty took to Facebook and shared the pics with PM Modi and wrote, "Grateful for this memorable interaction with Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji alongside my family. A moment to cherish forever.."Mammootty receives the Padma Bhushan because of the tremendous contributions he has made to Indian cinema and arts. The versatile artist who has made millions of people happy for over five decades because of his fantastic roles in various languages should be awarded for making tremendous contributions to Indian cinema. Mammootty was honored with the Padma Shri in 1998, and receiving the Padma Bhushan almost thirty years later proves how important his contributions are to Indian cinema.Mammootty's journey has become one of the most inspiring success stories in the history of Indian cinema. He began as an actor who performed small roles in his early career days, but gradually rose to become a cinema legend. He has earned himself a reputation not only in Malayalam films but also won accolades from fans in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada cinemas. Each generation of film enthusiasts has seen him reinvent himself through superb performances. The latest addition to his many laurels is the Padma Bhushan award.