Proud wife Sarita congratulates R Madhavan on Padma Shri honour, says "Your hard work...touched countless hearts"
Mumbai, June 24
Actor R Madhavan has received the sweetest message from his wife, Sarita, following the Padma Shri honour.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Sarita shared pictures from the Padma Awards ceremony and congratulated the 'Dhurandhar' star.
"Congratulations, my love, on this well-deserved Padma Shri. Your passion, hard work, and artistry have touched countless hearts. I'm so proud of you today and always," she wrote.
In the post, the first picture shows Madhavan receiving the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu, while the others feature the actor posing with family members, including his wife Sarita and son Vedaant.
She also included a picture showing a celebratory cake to mark the actor's honour.
On Tuesday, Madhavan received the award from the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of his wife, Sarita, and son, Vedaant. As he walked onto the stage to accept the honour, the duo stood up and applauded with pride.
In January 2026, Madhavan was named among the recipients of the Padma Shri.
Reacting to the honour, he dedicated the award to the world of cinema, every artist, his family, and everyone who walked alongside him.
"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. 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," a part of his post read.
A renowned face in Indian cinema, R Madhavan has worked in films across diverse languages, including Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
He was recently seen in the blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' franchise.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Reading this gives me hope that there are still genuine couples in Bollywood. Sarita has been with him since his struggling days. That's true love! 😊
Maddy is a gem of Indian cinema. But I do feel the Padma awards need more transparency - many deserving regional artists get overlooked. Still, happy for him and his family's joyous moment. 🇮🇳
This is wonderful recognition for a fine actor. Madhavan has such a gentle screen presence. And Sarita's post shows what a strong partnership looks like - the kind we all admire. Kudos to the family!
So sweet! The cake photo was the cutest detail. Sarita ma'am saying "touched countless hearts" is so true - Maddy's films like '3 Idiots' and 'Tanu Weds Manu' are timeless. Wishing the family more success! 🎂✨
Nice gesture from Sarita. But honestly, the Padma Shri has become too politicized these days. Madhavan deserved it earlier, but I'm glad he finally got it. His humility in the acceptance speech is what makes him stand out.
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