Mumbai, Jan. 26 -- Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is elated as he has been conferred with Padma Bhushan.

Padma Awards 2025 were announced on Saturday, a day before Republic Day.

Reacting to the honour, Shekhar Kapur on X wrote, "Am humbled that the Government of India has considered me to be deserving of a #Padmanbhushan. Hopefully this award will make me strive harder to serve the Industry that I am part of, and the beautiful Nation that I am so fortunate to belong to. Thank you also to our film audiences of India, for I am because you are."

After learning about the honour, Kapur's fans and loved ones, in no time, took to social media to extend congratulatory wishes to the 'Mr. India' director.

Actor Adil Hussain on X wrote, "Delighted to h...