Actor R Madhavan received the country’s highest civilian honor, a Padma Shrithus, marking another major achievement in his famous career. While congratulatory messages poured in from the film industry and among his fans, his wife Sarita Madhavan wrote a heartfelt message for him. While Madhavan was honored with Padma Shri by the President Draupadi Murmuhis wife Sarita, mother Saroja Ranganathan and son Vedaant were seen cheering him on. Sarita also shared pictures from the event that showcased their family. He wrote, “Thank you, my dear, for this well-deserved Padma Shri. Your passion, hard work, and artistic talent have touched many hearts. I am proud of you today and always.” Their son Vedaant also expressed his happiness at the honour, writing, “What a great achievement.. Thank you so much 👏.”Following the recognition, Madhavan took to social media to share his gratitude and reflect on the importance of the award. He wrote, “I am very humbled and grateful, and I am very honored to be awarded the Padma Shri. I am very grateful to the Government of India for giving me the highest honor of the common man in our country. I am also grateful to the Government of Maharashtra for honoring my name and putting their faith in my journey.” This is very important in my life.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 mistakes, and stood by me over the years – this honor is yours as much as it is mine. Today, I also feel that I have a great responsibility. This realization reminds me that every opportunity comes with a great responsibility—maintaining the principles of integrity, humility, and excellence; a clear contribution to the film world that gave 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 artist who has walked beside me and my family who have been my strength… From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳🙏😊 Also thank you @varoinmarwah for always keeping me sharp in all important situations..🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏❤️.”Many celebrities joined the celebrations and praised Madhavan for his achievements. Among them was actress Priyanka Chopra, who said, “👏🔥🙌 so well deserved ❤️,” while Preity Zinta wrote, “Congratulations Maddy ❤️🔥❤️🔥 So happy for you. You deserve it my friend. More power to you.”Several other members of the film’s crew, including Shilpa Shetty, Anupam Kher, Arjun Rampal and Dia Mirza, also extended their wishes and praised the actor’s incredible contribution to Indian cinema.Known for memorable performances in films like ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ and ‘Shaitaan’, Madhavan has built a career spanning multiple industries and languages. Over the years, he has been recognized as one of the country’s most prolific and respected entertainers. Recently, he was seen in the blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise.