New Delhi:
Ajith Kumar has been awarded the Bhushan Padma, the third highest civil honor in India. It is among the 19 recipients of the prestigious prize.
Reacting to the great news, the actor issued a statement and expressed his gratitude for recognition. “I am deeply humble and honest to receive the estimated Padma prize of the president of India. I extend my sincere gratitude to the honorable president of India, SMT. Druguadi Murmu and the honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Collective efforts and support of many” .
Ajith thanked his family and friends, sharing how he wanted his late father to have witnessed this moment. “I would like my deceased father to have lived to see this day. However, I like to think that I would be proud that his spirit and legacy live in everything I do. I want to thank my mother for her unconditional love and the sacrifices that I allowed me to become everything that could be. ”
The actor also extended his thanks to his wife, actress Shalini, for her support, calling her association an cornerstone of her success. “Or Shalini, my wife and companion of almost 25 years wonderful: their association has been a joy and corners An example of how to do well and live well. “
I am deeply humiliated and honored to receive the estimated Padma award for the president of India.
I extend my sincere gratitude to the honorable president of India, SMT. Drugupadi Murmu and the Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for this prestigious honor. It’s a …
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On the work front, Ajith Kumar has appeared in more than 60 films throughout a race that covers more than three decades. After a brief role in the 1990 movie In Veedu in Kanavarmade his main debut in the 1993 film Amavathi.
Initially known for his papers in romantic films, Ajith made the transition to an action hero with films such as Amarkalam, Dheenaand Citizen. Movies like Varalaaru, Billa and Mankatha He solidified his state as one of the largest stars in Tamil cinema. Received from the Kalaimamani Award, Ajith also won three film awards from Tamil Nadu state.
In addition to Ajith, the producer and politician of Cine Nandamuri Balakrishna and veteran director Shekhar Kapur were also honored with the Bhushan Padma. The author and screenwriter of Malayalam, Mt Vasudevan Nair, who died last year at the age of 91, posthumously received the vibhushan Padma.