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R. Madhavan humbled by Padma Shri honour, vows to serve with integrity

Actor R. Madhavan has been conferred the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. He expressed his profound gratitude and humility upon receiving the honour in a lengthy Instagram post. Madhavan dedicated the award to his family, mentors, and the public, calling it a responsibility he will carry with dignity. He pledged to continue serving with integrity and dedication in the years to come.

Key Points: R. Madhavan on Padma Shri honour: "A responsibility"

  • Actor honoured with Padma Shri
  • Shares heartfelt note on Instagram
  • Credits family, mentors, and public
  • Calls award a "responsibility"
  • Vows to serve with integrity and dedication
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R. Madhavan on being conferred Padma Shri: I hope to continue serving with integrity, humility

Actor R. Madhavan expresses profound gratitude for the Padma Shri award, dedicating it to his family and promising to serve with humility.

"I accept the Padma Shri with profound gratitude and humility. - R. Madhavan"

Mumbai, Jan 26

Actor R. Madhavan, who has been honoured Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, has expressed his gratitude for the recognition.

On Sunday, he took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of himself. He penned a long note in the caption, as he accepted the honour with an overwhelming sense of love.

He wrote, "I accept the Padma Shri with profound gratitude and humility. This honor, bestowed upon me, is beyond my wildest dreams, and I receive it on behalf of my entire family, whose constant support and faith have been my greatest strength. This recognition is possible only because of the blessings of my mentors, the goodwill of my well-wishers, the love and encouragement of the public, and above all, the grace of the Almighty. Each of them has played an invaluable role in shaping my journey and guiding me toward this moment. I consider this not just an award, but a responsibility. I promise to carry this honor with dignity, sincerity, and a deep sense of commitment to the values it represents".

He further mentioned, "My heart is filled with gratitude for this extraordinary endorsement and validation, and I hope to continue serving with integrity, humility, and dedication in the years to come. I am overwhelmed with all your love and messages. Please allow me sometime to get back to all of you".

On Sunday, the actor was named as the recipient of the Padma Awards along with Mammootty, playback singer Alka Yagnik, the late advertising legend Piyush Pandey.

The late actors Dharmendra and Satish Shah will be posthumously honoured with the Padma awards. While Dharmendra will be conferred with Padma Vibhushan, Satish Shah will be honoured with Padma Shri.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Heartiest congratulations Maddy sir! A perfect example of talent meeting grace. His speech shows why he is loved across generations.
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David E
Respectfully, while I admire Madhavan's work, I sometimes wonder if the Padma awards are becoming too focused on film personalities. What about the countless unsung heroes in rural development or science?
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Ananya R
His note brought tears to my eyes. "I consider this not just an award, but a responsibility" – this is the mindset we need from all our awardees. More power to him!
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Siddharth J
Fantastic news! Along with Mammootty and the legendary Dharmendra ji. A great list this year. Madhavan's contribution with 'Rocketry' to Indian cinema and science communication is immense.
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Kavya N
So happy for him! He has always come across as such a genuine person, not just an actor. This award is a validation of his character as much as his career. ❤️

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