“I wish my late father had lived to see this day”: Ajit Kumar on being awarded Padma Bhushan
Actor Ajit Kumar expressed his gratitude to the government for honoring him with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian award.
On behalf of Ajith, his manager Suresh Chandra released a statement on his I express my heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Marmu and Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for this prestigious honour.
Ajith also remembered his late father, hoping he would be proud of the legacy he had achieved.
“I wish that my late father had lived to see this day. Yet, I think he would be proud that his spirit and legacy live on in all that I do. I owe my mother her unconditional love. And want to thank you for the sacrifices that have enabled me to be all that I can be,” he said.
I am deeply humbled and honored to receive the Padma Award conferred by the President of India.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Honorable President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu and Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for this prestigious honour. This is a_ – Suresh Chandra (@sureshchandraa) January 25, 2025
The Tamil superstar also acknowledged the love from his fans and colleagues that he has received so far in his journey.
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the members of the film industry, including my esteemed superiors, various peers, and others unversed. Your inspiration, cooperation, and support have been instrumental in my journey towards pursuing my passion. ” Read the statement.
“To Shalini, my wife and partner of nearly 25 wonderful years: Your partnership has been a joy and the cornerstone of my success. And to my children, Anoushka and Aadvik: You are my pride and the light of my life, setting me To all my fans, supporters, and best wishes, your passion and dedication to living well has been an incredible honor to be part of this journey. For.
Ajith made his debut with Amravati in 1993, and since then he has been entertaining the audience with his acting skills. Vaale, Mugavari, Mankatha and Yennai Arindhalankatha are some of his blockbuster films.
Ajit is also a sports enthusiast. He has an impressive history in motorsports. He has competed in the Asian Formula BMW Championship, the British Formula 3 Championship, and even raced in the FIA ​​Formula 2 Championship.
Ajit started his racing career with motorcycle racing, competing in the National Motorcycle Racing Championships.
He is the owner of racing team Ajit Kumar Racing. He launched his team in September last year.
