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ACtor R Madhavan was among the 75 people honoured with the Padma Awards this twelvemonth. The worker, who has been a mainstay of Tamil and Hindi amusement industries for come together to trine decades, reacted to his Padma Shri win, calling it ‘beyond my wildest dreams’.On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the recipients of this year's Padma Awards, honouring individuals for their remarkable contributions to the nation. Madhavan was honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to Indian cinema.Madhavan reacts to Padma Shri winLater in the day, the actor took to Instagram to react to the win, dedicating it to his family, acknowledging that their support and belief have been crucial to his success."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," wrote R Madhavan.The actor described the award as "responsibility" and 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.R Madhavan's careerR Madhavan will now be conferred with the award by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony later this year. A popular actor across languages, Madhavan first gained recognition in Tamil cinema by playing the lead role in Mani Ratnam's romantic drama film Alai Payuthey. The following year, he made his Bollywood debut with Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein. The actor was most recently seen in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, which is the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film of all time. Madhavan will reprise his role of an Indian spymaster in the sequel, slated to hit theatres on March 19, 2026.

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