Mumbai: Actor R Madhavan, who was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees, said it’s a responsibility.
Madhavan, who has been a mainstay of Tamil and Hindi entertainment industries for close to three decades, dedicated the award to his family for their support and belief.
“I accept the Padma Shri with profound gratitude and humility. This honour, 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,” Madhavan wrote on Instagram.
Describing the award as a “responsibility”, the actor promised to carry the honour with “dignity, sincerity and commitment.”
“I consider this not just an award, but a responsibility. I promise to carry this honour with dignity, sincerity, and a deep sense of commitment to the values it represents. 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,” he added.
The actor will be conferred with the Padma award by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan later this year.
Madhavan rose to fame with Mani Ratnam’s Tamil romantic drama ‘Alai Payuthey’, in which he played the lead role.
He made his Bollywood debut with ‘Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein’ the following year.
The actor was recently seen in Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster spy-thriller ‘Dhurandhar’.
He will next be seen playing an Indian spymaster in ‘Dhurandhar’s sequel, which is scheduled to hit theatres on March 19.