Kader Khans son collects his fathers Padma Shri in Toronto
1 May 2019
The late and much-missed actor-writer-directorKaderKhan who passed away in January 2019 was awarded a much-deservedPadmaShriposthumously. KaderSaabs sonSarfaraz who lives with his family in Toronto was supposed to attend the awards function in New Delhi. But could not make it. Earlier this week thePadmaShriwas delivered to Sarfaraz Khan by Indias Consul General Dinesh Bhatia in Toronto. When thePadmaShrihad been announced for KaderSaab,Sarfarzhad told this writer, It (thePadma Shri) is a statement on my fathers hard work in Indian cinema for 45 years. And I accept it withjoy pride and humility on his behalf. If God is happy with what an individual has done in his life, He will find a way to give love and respect to that individual even when hes gone. I will be in India to receive the honour on behalf of my father. Now after his inability to show up at theRashtrapati Bhawan on his fathers behalf to personally collect the greatest honour of his fathers career, speaking exclusively to this writer from TorontoSarfarazKhan explained why he couldnt make it to New Delhi to receive the award. I had got a short notice for the ceremony and tried my best to make it but unfortunately could not during that time. This is the best gift of my life, my Dads Padma Shri I received on my birthday. I am grateful to the Honourable President of India for presenting the award to my father. Would like to thank the Government of India and the jury members of the ceremony. Would also like to thank the people of India for the love and respect they have always showed towards my father and his family, this could not be possible without them. On my fathers behalf I would like to thank everyone who believed in my fathers skills and ability, and would love to share this happiness with them. For close to 40 years KaderSaab ruled Bollywoodas writer and actor. He was associated with many ofAmitabhBachchans and Govindas biggest hits. Many felt he was disillusioned with the treatment he got from the Mumbai filmindustry whenhe left India to be with his sons in Canada during his final years.
