Actor Ajith honoured with Padma Bhushan, his family attends prestigious ceremony

NEW DELHI: It’s a special day for ace actor Ajith, who has been honoured with the Padma Bhushan award.

On Monday evening, President Droupadi Murmu felicitated the ‘Mankatha’ star with the prestigious award in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

His family members joined Ajith at the ceremony held in the Ganatantra Mandap of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. They all smiled when Ajit went on stage to receive the award from the President.

#WATCH | Actor S. Ajith Kumar receives Padma Bhushan award from President Droupadi Murmu for his contribution to the field of Art.

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For the ceremony, Ajith opted for a black suit that he paired with a white shirt.

A while ago, Ajith’s manager, Suresh Chandra, took to X and congratulated the actor.

“With immense pride, the entire team at Venus Motorcycle Tours, Aspire World Tours, and Ajith Kumar Racing congratulates our CEO, Mr. Ajith Kumar, on receiving the prestigious Padma Award. We are excited to celebrate this moment with you and wish you many more milestones ahead. #AjithKumar #PadmaAwards2025 #AjithKumarPadmaAward #PrideOfIndia #PadmaAward #ProudMoment #PadmaBhushanAjithKumar #TNPrideAjithKumar,” Suresh Chandra’s post read.

In January, the government of India announced the names of Padma awardees. After learning about him getting the Padma honour, Ajith, in a statement, expressed his gratitude.

“I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the esteemed Padma Award by the President of India. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu and the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for this prestigious honour. It is a privilege to be recognized at such a level and I am truly grateful for this generous acknowledgment of my contributions to our nation,” he said.

Ajith also remembered his late father, hoping he would have been proud of the legacy he had achieved.”I wish my late father had lived to see this day. Yet, I like to think he would be proud that his spirit and legacy live on in all that I do. I want to thank my mother for her unconditional love and the sacrifices that enabled me to become all that I could be,” he added.

The Tamil superstar also acknowledged the love of his fans and colleagues, whom he has received throughout his journey.

“I would like to express my sincere thanks to the members of the film industry, including my distinguished seniors, various peers, and untold others. Your inspiration, collaboration, and support have been instrumental in my journey, including the pursuit of my passion in other areas as well. I am also grateful for the kind support, over the years, of the motor racing fraternity and the sports pistol and rifle shooting community. I thank the Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC), the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), the National Rifle Association of India, and the Chennai Rifle Club for their encouragement of sports and the community of sportspersons,” the statement read.

President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Bhushan in the field of Art to Shri S. Ajith Kumar. He is a towering figure in Indian cinema, particularly in the Tamil film industry. His ability to portray a wide spectrum of characters has cemented his reputation as one of the most… pic.twitter.com/ZDrBFoNiSu

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“To Shalini, my wife and companion of nearly 25 wonderful years: Your partnership has been a joy and cornerstone of my success. And to my children, Anoushka and Aadvik: You are my pride and the light of my life, motivating me to set an example for how to do well and live right. Lastly, to all my fans, supporters, and well-wishers: Your unwavering love and support have fueled my passion and dedication. This award is as much yours as it is mine. Thank you all for this incredible honour and for being part of this journey. I am committed to continuing to serve with integrity and passion and wish you all just as well on your own journeys,” Ajith added.

Ajith made his debut in 1993 with Amaravathi, and since then he has been entertaining audiences with his acting skills. Vaalee, Mugavari, Mankatha and Yennai Arindhaalankatha are some of his blockbuster films. (ANI)