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Anil Kumar Rastogi reacts to claims of ignoring PM Modi

Anil Kumar Rastogi reacts to claims of ignoring PM Modi

Veteran actor Anil Kumar Rastogi received the Padma Shri award for his contribution to cinema on Tuesday, June 23. However, a video of him going to receive the honour from President Droupadi Murmu caught the eye of the netizens. Many pointed out that the veteran actor ignored Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Padma Awards 2026. The 83-year-old actor has now reacted to a viral video from the recent Padma Awards ceremony.  Anil Kumar Rastogi reacts to claims of ignoring PM Modi The clip has now gone viral, wherein Rastogi is seen walking towards the stage to receive his honour from President Droupadi Murmu. While he makes his way ahead, Prime Minister Modi extends his hand towards him. However, Rastogi seemingly passes by without noticing the PM’s gesture. This has led to mixed reactions on social media. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Exclusive | Ishaqzaade actor Anil Rastogi on Padma Shri: Science helped my art, award gives me fuel to work harder

Exclusive | Ishaqzaade actor Anil Rastogi on Padma Shri: Science helped my art, award gives me fuel to work harder

As a retired scientist and busy actor, Dr Anil Rastogi’s spirit at the age of 82 is enviable. Having acted for 61 years, he recently completed his 100th play, has featured in over 70 films, 12 OTT series, and 500 TV episodes. Anil Rastogi and in a still from Ishaqzaade The Government of India’s announcement of a Padma Shri for the Ishaqzaade (2012) actor is an apt reward for his talent and hard work. “It’s a matter of great satisfaction and honour for me. I have sailed on two boats—science and art—and fortunately succeeded in both. I am a fellow at both the National Academy of Sciences and the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy. So, getting the Padma Shri gives me fuel to work harder,” says the actor, who recently shot for Ritam Srivastav’s Raktanchal and Neelesh Mishra’s short film, and will next shoot for a Prakash Jha film. He credits his move to Mumbai to take up TV and films at the age of 70 for making this possible. “Ishaqzaade made me a household …