India, Jan. 29 -- Actor Arvind Vaidya, known for his roles in TV serials like Khichdi, and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, was recently conferred a Padma Shri award. The actor shares how overwhelmed he is by the honour. "My phone has not stopped ringing since the announcement. Everyone back home, in Ahmedabad, is elated," says the 85-year-old. Having devoted over 60 years to his craft, the actor feels the recognition came somewhat late, "I feel it's a bit late because the people who stood by me, who were the reason I got into this field, some of them are no longer here. Only my wife, who has been here for me through thick and thin, is still here." He credits his success to his best friend and guru, Jashwant Thaker, a key figure in establishing the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA), "All these people have not only given me work but taught me the nuances of theatre and acting, I miss them." Opening up about his lifelong dedication to his craft, he says, "Today I am more comfortable with TV, but my love for theatre is intact. My son says, 'you cannot take an actor out of a man'. I think that man is me. Agar acting nahin karunga toh main khatam, main zinda hi nahin rahunga." Sharing his excitement over the award, he adds, "I am waiting for the details about when and where I have to go. Apna Padma Shri lene kab lene jaan hain yeh pata chalega."...