Kamal Haasan awarded Padma Bhushan
Actor-director-producer Kamal Haasan has been awarded India’s third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan. Years ago, he was awarded Padma Shri.
Kamal Haasan has come out with a public statement. “I feel proud to be an Indian. India is a country with great talents in various fields. While legions await to be honoured, I'm honoured that I have been chosen for the Padma Bhushan by my Government.”
Further he said in the statement, “I think it is sheer chance and my good fortune that I have been chosen. I hope that I would live long to do more to deserve this award. I don’t consider this an honour for the work that I have already done. This would be an impetus for me to do more good work, perhaps only then would I deserve it.”
He also congratulated fellow Padma Bhushan Awardee Kavingar Vairamuthu. My heartfelt congratulations to the other Padma Bhushan awardees, especially my friend Mr. Vairamuthu”.
Kamal Haasan is holding a press conference on Sunday (Jan 26) after winning the Padma Bhushan.
