Mumbai, Jan. 26 -- Flute maestro Pandit Ronu Majumdar, who has been conferred with the Padma Shri, expressed immense pride and gratitude for the prestigious honour.

In a conversation with ANI, he said, "I am thankful to the central government for this honour and it is all because of the blessings of my guru Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit Vijay Raghav Rao and my parents. At this moment I am remembering my wife and children as they always supported me in my tough times."

"I am especially thankful to the Home Ministry and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.."

He added, "The government has given me strength through this award. It is like a tonic and now I have got more energy to work hard.."

Pt Majumdar's music is rooted in the Maihar gharana. ...