Kamal Haasan who has been conferred with the Government’s prestigious Chevalier award de L’Ordre Arts et Letters (The Knight of the Order Arts and Letters), has thanked his fans and well-wishers for their support.
The actor who released an audio message said that he missed his parents on this important occasion and has thanked fans for his growth.
The actor said,’ The French Government has kindly conferred the Chevalier award for Arts and Letters on me. On this occasion, I bow before my more deserving forerunners, Satyajit Ray and Sivaji Ganesan, who made even the common man realize the value of the Chevalier award. I thank His Excellency, the Ambassador of France in India, Alexandre Ziegler, who intimated me of this honor. This award humbles me rather than stiffen me with pride.’
Dedicating his award, ‘I realize my journey in my chosen field has not been alone. Teachers and admirers abounded around me. With motherly care they have applauded my every little step forward.
The melancholy of my parents not being alive to see this day is allayed by the fact that the elders and the young are still around in my family to enjoy it. I dedicate this award to my admirers and audience, who give me the tenacity of purpose to pursue, to this day and moment, my arts and letters. Thank you.’
Legendary Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Shahrukh Khan are some of the other Indian recipients of Chevalier award.
