R. Madhavan dedicates his Padma Shri to the 'magic of cinema'
Mumbai, June 24
Actor R. Madhavan, who was recently seen in the blockbuster, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', has dedicated his Padma Shri to the "magic of cinema".
On Monday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of himself receiving the Padma Shri from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
He also penned a long note in the caption, as he expressed his gratitude, and spoke about the responsibility that the fourth-highest civilian award brings.
He wrote, "I am deeply humbled and profoundly grateful, and truly honored to be conferred with the Padma Shri. My heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India for bestowing upon me one of our nation's highest civilian honors. I am equally thankful to the Government of Maharashtra for recommending my name and placing their faith in my journey. This recognition is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. To every person who watched my films, embraced my characters, celebrated my successes, forgave my shortcomings, and stood by me through the years, this honor belongs as much to you as it does to me".
He further mentioned, "Your affection has been the driving force behind every milestone in my life and career. Today, I also feel a deep sense of responsibility. This recognition reminds me that every privilege carries with it a greater duty, to uphold the values of integrity, humility, and excellence; to contribute meaningfully to the world of cinema that has given me everything; and to serve my country in whatever way I can".
"I dedicate this honor to the magical world of cinema, to every artist and technician who has walked alongside me and to my family who have been my strength. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Jai Hind", he added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Happy for him, but honestly, there are so many deserving artists who get overlooked every year. Hope the process becomes more transparent. Still, congratulations to Madhavan ji.
His speech was so heartfelt. The line about "forgiving my shortcomings" really hit me — that is what true stardom is about. Not just box office numbers but connection with the audience. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Interesting how he mentioned the "duty to serve my country". Bollywood often gets criticised for being detached from real India. Madhavan sir sets an example of how to balance art and responsibility. 👌
I've been following Indian cinema for a while and Madhavan is genuinely one of your most versatile actors. This is well deserved international recognition. Congrats from the UK! 🇬🇧
Padma Shri for Madhavan feels very right. He's someone who never compromised on quality, whether it was '3 Idiots' or 'Tanu Weds Manu'. And the way he acknowledged the entire film fraternity — so humble. 🙏
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