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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nR Madhavan has reacted to being conferred with the Padma Shri<\/a>, saying he feels “deeply humbled” and “profoundly grateful” to receive one of the country’s highest civilian honours.The actor, who has been basking in the success of Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, shared a picture from the investiture ceremony where he received the award from President Droupadi Murmu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Expressing his gratitude, Madhavan thanked the Government of India for honouring him and the Government of Maharashtra for recommending his name.\u201cI 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\u2019s 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,\u201d he wrote.The actor also dedicated the honour to his fans, acknowledging their role in his journey.\u201cTo every person who watched my films, embraced my characters, celebrated my successes, forgave my shortcomings, and stood by me through the years\u2014this 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,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Madhavan further said that the recognition comes with a sense of responsibility.\u201cToday, I also feel a deep sense of responsibility. This recognition reminds me that every privilege carries with it a greater duty\u2014to 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,\u201d he wrote.The actor concluded his note by dedicating the honour to cinema, his colleagues and his family.\u201cI 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.\u201d <\/p>\n Several members of the film fraternity congratulated Madhavan on the achievement.Priyanka Chopra commented, \u201cSo well deserved.\u201dHis son Vedaant also expressed his pride, writing, \u201cWhat an amazing achievement. So proud.\u201dPreity Zinta wrote, \u201cCongratulations Maddy ❤️🔥❤️🔥 So happy for you. You truly deserve it my friend. More power to you.\u201dBipasha Basu commented, \u201cSo so proud of you 🩷👏 Congratulations.\u201dNamrata Shirodkar wrote, \u201cCongratulations Maddy … very well deserved 🙌👏👏👏 celebrations are in order!!\u201dActors Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sunil Grover, Shamita Shetty and several others also sent congratulatory messages in the comments section. <\/p>\n Apart from Madhavan, Malayalam superstar Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik were honoured with the Padma Bhushan this year. For the late actor Satish Shah, his brother Arvind Shah received the award on his behalf.This year, President Droupadi Murmu approved 131 Padma Awards, including five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri honours.<\/div>\n\u2018Deeply humbled and profoundly grateful\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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