New Delhi, June 23 -- Veteran actor Mammootty was conferred the Padma Bhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on Tuesday. The award, one of India's highest civilian honours, recognises his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, especially the Malayalam film industry.

The 74-year-old 'Mathilukal' star received the award at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among other distinguished dignitaries.

Among those in attendance at the ceremony was Dulquer Salmaan, the son of Mammootty and an acclaimed actor himself, who clapped and cheered as the Malayalam cine legend affectionately called "Mammukka" was bestowed the ...