Anil Kapoor Celebrates Shekhar Kapur's Padma Bhushan with Nostalgic Moments from 'Mr India'
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Anil Kapoor commemorates Shekhar Kapur's receipt of the Padma Bhushan by sharing cherished memories from their iconic film 'Mr India'. Kapoor's heartfelt message and Kapur's gratitude reflect the significance of this honor in the Indian film industry.
Key Takeaways
- Shekhar Kapur honored with the Padma Bhushan.
- Anil Kapoor shares nostalgic moments from 'Mr India'.
- Kapoor's congratulatory note highlights friendship and inspiration.
- Shekhar Kapur expresses gratitude on social media.
- Other notable Padma awardees include Pankaj Udhas and Ajith.
Mumbai, Jan 26 (NationPress) Renowned for his exceptional contributions to cinema through films like 'Masoom', 'Mr India', and 'Bandit Queen', Shekhar Kapur has been honored with the esteemed Padma Bhushan. To commemorate this significant achievement, actor Anil Kapoor shared memorable moments from their 1987 film, 'Mr India', on his Instagram stories.
Anil Kapoor also penned a heartfelt congratulatory message alongside the nostalgic images, stating, 'Congratulations to my dear friend @shekharkapur on receiving the Padma Bhushan! Your brilliance and unwavering dedication to cinema is truly an inspiration. This honor is a testament to your incredible journey, and I couldn't be happier Shekhar', accompanied by emojis of a hug, red heart, clinking glasses, and a high-five.
In response to receiving this prestigious accolade, Shekhar Kapur expressed his gratitude in a detailed note on X (formerly known as Twitter), saying, 'What an honour! I am humbled that the Government of India has considered me deserving of a #Padmanbhushan. I hope this award will motivate me to serve the Industry that I am part of, and the beautiful Nation I am fortunate to belong to. Thank you to our film audiences of India, for I am because you are.'
Besides Shekhar Kapur, other notable recipients of the Padma awards this year include late Ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, Tamil superstar Ajith, Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, cinema veteran Anant Nag, and Bharatnatyam dancer-actor Shobana, among the 139 awardees announced on the evening of the 76th Republic Day.
On another note, Anil Kapoor is set to appear in the upcoming film 'Subedaar'. He will portray the titular role of Subedaar Arjun Singh, with Radhika Madan cast as his daughter. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film is produced by Vikram Malhotra in collaboration with Suresh Triveni and Anil Kapoor. The first look poster for 'Subedaar' was revealed back in March 2024.
