New Delhi, June 23 -- After the culmination of the Padma Awards ceremony on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with veteran actor Mammootty and his family members.

PM Modi shared several pictures from his meeting with Mammootty, his wife Sulfath Kutty, son Dulquer Salmaan and his spouse Amal, and daughter Surumi.

"Met the noted actor Mammootty and his family after the Padma ceremony earlier today," PM Modi said in the post.

Earlier in the day, Mammootty was conferred the Padma Bhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu.

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...