Mumbai, Feb. 4 -- 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.

"I have never been too happy or too an...