Entertainment News | Audience Remembering My Films is a Padma Award in Itself, Says Subhash Ghai
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian honours of India, were announced on the eve of Republic Day.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 5 (ANI): Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, whose cinematic journey spans nearly five decades, reflected on the prestigious Padma Awards - the recognition that has eluded him over the years.
Speaking to ANI, Subhash Ghai said his real happiness lies in his films entertaining audiences, not in receiving awards.
"I have never thought about receiving the Padma Award. I never worked for status or reputation, but for excellence and my audience. If they can remember my films and watch them again, then I am very happy. That is the Padma award for me," he said.
Ghai noted that the government will honour him with the Padma Award once it deems him eligible, adding that he will be ready to receive it.
Also Read | Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Faces US Senate Scrutiny Over Antitrust Risks and Market Dominance.
"I have never been too happy or too angry over the award. If you look at my house, you won't see any awards, even though I have received 200-300 over the years. I feel such things boost your ego and put a barrier in your growth," he shared.
Earlier this month, the Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian honours of India, were announced on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of higher order, and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field of activity.
For the year 2026, the President has approved conferment of 131 Padma Awards, including 2 duo cases (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one). The list comprises 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. (ANI)
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)