According to sources, Union Minister of the State for Tourism and Telugu actor K. Chiranjeevi was among the first to congratulate the iconic actor and film-maker Kamal Haasan for being the recipient of Padma Bhushan. Responding to the honor, Mr. Haasan said: “[I am] Proud to be an Indian. India is a country with great talents in various fields. While legions await to be honoured, I am honoured that I have been chosen for Padma Bhushan by my government.” Mr. Haasan was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990. In a release sent to media houses, he said: “I think it is sheer chance and my good fortune that I have been chosen. I hope I would live long to do ...

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