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R Madhavan Expresses Gratitude As He Becomes The New President Of FTII; Says, ‘I Hope I Can Live Upto….’

The talented actor is now the head of Film and Television Institute of India…

BollywoodMDB Team | Updated On: Sep 4, 2023 02:08 PM IST

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R Madhavan Expresses Gratitude As He Becomes The New President Of FTII; Says, ‘I Hope I Can Live Upto….’

R Madhavan now has two feathers in his cap. He is now the Film and Television Institute of India's President. Anurag Thakur, a union minister, announced it on X, a platform that was once known as Twitter. He offered his congratulations and best wishes to the ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ actor. Since the announcement, the actor has been popular on social media, and everyone has been wishing him well.

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The ‘Vikram Vedha’ actor was returning home after a trip to the US. When he landed in India, he seemed quite eager to take on this new role. Since the news broke, his phone hasn't stopped ringing with congratulations for his recent success. In an interview with an entertainment news portal, R Madhavan responded by saying, "Thank you so much. I hope I can live up to the expectations given the magnitude of the responsibilities.” Shekhar Kapur has been replaced as the leader by R Madhavan. According to reports, the director was chosen to serve as both the chairman and president of the Film and Television Institute of India.

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R Madhavan previously told Times Now that the sensation is still settling in. The talented actor admitted that he is still processing everything and attempting to grasp the gravity of the situation.

Given that the actor also received a National Award, R Madhavan's recent days have been particularly noteworthy and eventful. At the 69th National Awards, his first film as a filmmaker, ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,’ took home the Best Feature Film trophy. On social media, he had written a lengthy post celebrating the significant triumph at the National Awards. The lead role in the movie was likewise played by the actor.

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Large-scale motion pictures like ‘Vikram Vedha,’ ‘3 Idiots,’ ‘Rang De Basanti,’ ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein,’ and many others have featured R Madhavan. He is regarded as one of the best stars in the business. The actor will soon be seen with Ajay Devgn in an enigmatic movie.

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