I’m really honoured: R Madhavan on receiving Padma Shri Award

New Delhi: R Madhavan is deeply honoured and grateful for receiving Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India.

The actor, identified for his acclaimed performances in movies equivalent to ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘Vikram Vedha’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ and others, was awarded the honour by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday in Delhi.

Madhavan was awarded in recognition of his excellent and distinguished contributions to Indian cinema throughout a number of languages and genres. The actor shared an image from the ceremony on his ‘Instagram’ deal with, which featured him receiving the award and thanked his supporters and viewers.

“I’m deeply humbled and profoundly grateful and really honoured to be conferred with the Padma Shri. My heartfelt gratitude to the Authorities of India for bestowing upon me one among our nation’s highest civilian honours. I’m equally grateful to the Authorities of Maharashtra for recommending my identify and putting their religion in my journey. This recognition is one thing I’ll cherish for the remainder of my life,” he wrote within the caption.

He added, “To each one who watched my movies, embraced my characters, celebrated my successes, forgave my shortcomings and stood by me by way of the years – this honour belongs as a lot to you because it does to me. Your affection has been the driving drive behind each milestone in my life and profession. As we speak, I additionally really feel a deep sense of duty.”

The actor, who not too long ago featured in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, mentioned the popularity reminds him of a higher responsibility. “This recognition jogs my memory that each privilege carries with it a higher responsibility – to uphold the values of integrity, humility and excellence; to contribute meaningfully to the world of cinema that has given me the whole lot; and to serve my nation in no matter manner I can,” he mentioned.

Moreover Madhavan, veteran actor and comic Satish Shah was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to the movie trade.

Madhavan was accompanied by his spouse, Sarita Birje and their son, Vedaant Madhavan.