Veteran actor Mammootty was named a Padma Bhushan awardee by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday, marking another historic chapter in one of Indian cinema's most formidable careers. The recognition comes 28 years after he was conferred the Padma Shri in 1998, and places him among the most decorated cultural figures in the country.A Nation's Honour for a Screen LegendWith a filmography that stretches across more than five decades and over 400 films in multiple languages, Mammootty has long been regarded as one of the most influential performers India has produced.