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Veteran Actor Arvind Vaidya Receives Padma Shri
19 Feb
Summary
- Arvind Vaidya, Hasmukh from Anupamaa, received the Padma Shri award.
- He has been active in the entertainment industry for six decades.
- Vaidya credits his gurus, wife, children, and friends for his success.
Veteran actor Arvind Vaidya, celebrated for his portrayal of Hasmukh or Babuji in the popular show 'Anupamaa', has been bestowed with the Padma Shri. This prestigious honor marks a significant milestone after a remarkable six-decade career in the entertainment industry, spanning theater, television, and films. Vaidya shared his surprise and joy upon receiving the news from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Vaidya considers the Padma Shri the ultimate recognition, describing it as the 'crowning achievement' beyond the audience's love he has consistently received. He expressed deep gratitude to his mentors, his wife of 60 years, his children, and his friends, highlighting that his two passions in life are acting and his wife.
Rajan Shahi, producer of 'Anupamaa', praised Vaidya's energy and discipline, calling him the 'youngest actor' on set and a source of learning and inspiration. Rupali Ganguly, who plays the lead in 'Anupamaa', fondly referred to him as 'Padma Shri Bapuji' and expressed immense pride, also fondly remembering the late actor Satish Shah, who was posthumously honored with the Padma Shri.
