Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi On His Padma Shri Award: 'I Dedicate This To My Country’, Akshay Kumar Congratulates 'Prithviraj' Director

Actor Akshay Kumar congratulated his Prithviraj film director Chandraprakash Dwivedi after the filmmaker was announced to be among the Padma Shri honorees.

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Ace Bollywood director Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, who is set to release his much-awaited film Prithviraj starring Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar soon, has been bestowed with the prestigious Padma Shri award. The film-maker is deeply humbled with the recognition and dedicates this honour to his motherland, India.

He says, “I’m deeply humbled to have been bestowed with the prestigious Padma Shri award. I have been fortunate enough to creatively collaborated with some of the best minds of the Hindi film and television industry. They have enriched me, pushed my boundaries and made me better creatively. I share this huge moment of my life with all these people who have shaped me and my thinking.

The director adds, “I have always been someone who have tried to tell a story that is dipped in our country’s history and culture and I dedicate this award to my country. This recognition will drive me to tell stories that celebrate my motherland in its full glory like my next Prithviraj in which we will honour the valour of one of the bravest warriors that India has ever seen. I have had the pleasure to work with a towering actor like Akshay Kumar to essay Prithviraj on screen and I hope my countrymen love the film that we have made with a lot of passion.”

Earlier on Tuesday late evening, Akshay Kumar congratulated Chandraprakash Dwivedi after the filmmaker was announced to be among the Padma Shri honorees. Akshay took to his official Twitter handle and shared a heartwarming message for all the Padma Award winners along with Chandraprakash.

Heartwarming to see some great names in the #PadmaAwards list. Amazing achievers from Science, Armed Forces, Sports, Industry, Art… And of course my director friend Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi. Super proud 👏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 25, 2022

Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi is best known for directing the television epic Chanakya and the critically acclaimed film Pinjar. His forthcoming film, Prithviraj, is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. Superstar Akshay Kumar is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly against the merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor.

Former Miss World Manushi Chillar plays the role of King Prithviraj’s beloved Sanyogita and her launch is definitely one of the most awaited debuts of 2022. The film has been produced by Yash Raj Films.