Actor R Madhavan has received one of the country’s most prestigious civilian honours Padma ShriThus, marking another significant achievement in his celebrated career. As congratulatory messages poured in from across the film industry and among his fans, his wife Sarita Madhavan penned an emotional message for him. Where Madhavan was honored with the Padma Shri by the President Draupadi MurmaHis wife Sarita, his mother Saroja Ranganathan and son Vedanta were seen cheering for him. Sarita also shared photos of their family gathering. He wrote, “Congratulations, my dear, on this well-deserved Padma Shri. Your passion, hard work and artistry have touched countless hearts. I am proud of you today and always.” Their son Vedanta also expressed his joy at the honor, posting, “What an amazing achievement.. Very proud 👏.”After the recognition, Madhavan took to social media to share his gratitude and reflect on the significance of the award. He wrote, “I am deeply humbled and deeply grateful, and truly honored to be awarded the Padma Shri. My sincere gratitude to the Government of India for bestowing me with one of the highest civilian honors of our country. I am equally grateful to the Government of Maharashtra for recommending my name and reposing their faith in my journey.”The actor also acknowledged the support he has received throughout his career, adding, “To everyone who has watched my films, embraced my characters, celebrated my successes, forgiven my faults and stood by me over the years – this honor is to you as it is to me. Your love is the driving force behind every milestone and care in my life.” Today, I also feel a deep sense of responsibility. This recognition reminds me that every privilege carries with it a greater responsibility – to uphold the values of integrity, humility and excellence; To contribute meaningfully to the world of cinema which has given me everything; And to serve my country in any way I can. I dedicate this honor to the magical world of cinema, to every artist and technician who has stood by me and to my family who have been my strength… Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Jai Hind 🇮🇳🙏😊 Also thank you @varoinmarwah for always making me look so sharp on all important occasions ..🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏❤️.”Many celebrities joined the celebration and congratulated Madhavan for the achievement. Among them was actress Priyanka Chopra, who commented, “👏🔥🙌 So well deserved ❤️,” while Preity Zinta wrote, “Congratulations Maddy ❤️🔥❤️🔥 So happy for you. You really deserve it my friend. More power to you.”Several other members of the film community including Shilpa Shetty, Anupam Kher, Arjun Rampal And Dia Mirza also congratulated them and appreciated the actor’s tremendous contribution to Indian cinema.Known for his memorable performances in films like ‘Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ and ‘Shaitan’, Madhavan has built a career across multiple film industries and languages. Over the years, he has earned a reputation as one of the most versatile and respected actors in the country. Recently, he was seen in the blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise.
