R Madhavan has been honoured with the Padma Shri and has expressed his gratitude for the recognition, promising to carry the honour with dignity, sincerity, and sense of commitment to the values it represents
Picture Courtesy/R Madhavan's Instagram Account
Actor R. Madhavan was named as the recipient of the Padma Award on Sunday, 25th January. He has been honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, and has now expressed his gratitude for the recognition.
R Madhavan on Padma Shri honour
On Sunday, he took to his Instagram and shared a picture of himself. He penned a long note in the caption, as he accepted the honour with an overwhelming sense of love. He also thanked his family, mentors, fans and God for shaping his journey and giving him this recognition. He further emphasised how he looks at the award as a responsibility, and promised to carry it with dignity and sincerity, and honour the values it represents.
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He wrote, “I accept the Padma Shri with profound gratitude and humility. This honor, 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. I consider this not just an award, but a responsibility. I promise to carry this honor with dignity, sincerity, and a deep sense of commitment to the values it represents”.
Madhavan further mentioned, “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. I am overwhelmed with all your love and messages. Please allow me sometime to get back to all of you”.
Padma Awards 2026
The Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards for 2026, approving 131 civilian honours across the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri categories. The awards recognize excellence across various disciplines, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service. Announced annually on the occasion of Republic Day, the President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma Awards: 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri.
Among the notable names, late actors Dharmendra and Satish Shah will be posthumously honoured with the Padma Awards. While Dharmendra will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, Satish Shah will be honoured with the Padma Shri. Both veteran actors passed away last year.
Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty will also be lionised with the Padma Bhushan. Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik and the late advertising legend Piyush Pandey have also been selected for the Padma Bhushan. R. Madhavan and Bengali cinema legend Prosenjit Chatterjee have also been named Padma Shri awardees.
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