WATCH: Ajith Kumar receives Padma Bhushan in presence of PM Narendra Modi; wife Shalini, daughter Anoushka and son Aadvik celebrate

Ajith Kumar has been bestowed with Padma Bhushan, the 3rd highest civilian award in India from the President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of PM Narendra Modi.

By Goutham S

Updated on Apr 28, 2025 | 08:44 PM IST | 27K

Ajith Kumar receives Padma Bhushan in presence of PM Narendra Modi as family celebrates (PC: DD National, YT)

Ajith Kumar, the Tamil superstar, was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan on April 28, 2025. The award was presented to the actor for his continuing contributions to the field of art and cinema.

The Indian government’s 3rd highest civilian award was presented to the actor by President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Ajith Kumar receives Padma Bhushan from President of India (PC: DD National)

As Ajith Kumar was being presented with the prestigious honor, his wife, Shalini Ajith Kumar, and their children, Anoushka and Aadvik, celebrated the joyous moment.

The actor, along with his family, had arrived earlier in New Delhi. AK was seen in his stylish look, as always, interacting with the airport staff upon arrival.

Ajith Kumar had been announced as a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award earlier in January 2025. Following the announcement, the actor penned a post on his manager Suresh Chandra’s social media handle, acknowledging the recognition.

The actor said, “I am deeply humbled and honored to receive the esteemed Padma Award from the President of India. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, and the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for this prestigious honor.”

“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. At the same time, I am mindful that this recognition is not just a personal accolade but a testament to the collective efforts and support of many,” the actor added.

On the work front, Ajith Kumar was last seen in the movie Good Bad Ugly, directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film, released on April 10, 2025, is an action comedy featuring Ajith as a gangster.

Alongside Ajith in the lead role, the movie also features Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Karthikeya Dev, Priya Prakash Varrier, Prabhu, Prasanna, Tinnu Anand, and several others in key roles.

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