Actor R Madhavan was awarded Padma Shrione of India’s highest civilian awards, by the President Dropadi Murmu at the second investiture ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. His wife Sarita Madhavan and son Vedaant Madhavan joined him for the ceremony. The actor chose a navy blue classy ethnic dress for the occasion.But his watch is the highlight of his look. The actor wore a Jalsa Nebula by Titan with an 18-karat rose gold case. It has a small painting on the marble dial inspired by the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur. It is a limited edition watch that costs Rs 40 lakhs and only 10 pieces of it are available worldwide.After the ceremony, Madhavan shared a heartfelt note on social media, expressing gratitude for the recognition and reflecting on his journey in cinema.He began by writing, “I am very humbled and very grateful and truly honored to be conferred with the Padma Shri. My heartfelt thanks to the Government of India for bestowing me with one of the highest civilian honors of our country. I equally thank the Government of Maharashtra for recommending my name and putting their faith in my life journey.The actor went on to thank his viewers for their unwavering support over the years, saying, “To every person who has watched my films, embraced my characters, celebrated my successes, forgiven my shortcomings, and stood with me through the years—this honor is as much yours as it is mine.
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Reflecting on the responsibility that comes with the honor, Madhavan added, “Now, I also feel a deep sense of responsibility. This recognition reminds me that every privilege carries with it a greater duty – to 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 any way I can.”At the end of his message, he dedicated recognition to his loved ones and colleagues. “I dedicate this honor to the magical world of cinema, to every artist and technician who has walked beside me and to my family who have been my strength…From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Jai Hind. Thank you also @varoinmarwah for always making me so sharp on all important occasions…” wrote Madhavan.On the professional front, the actor was last seen in ‘Dhurandhar 2’.
