Anand Kumar: As the announcement for the prestigious Padma Awards was set to take place on Wednesday night, director of Super 30, Anand Kumar, was carrying on with his daily routine, enjoying dinner with his family at their home in Jakkanpur. However, the evening took a thrilling turn as word of his selection for the Padma Shri award began to circulate.
Anand Kumar reacts after winning Padma Shri
As he was taking a break from teaching IIT prep students test secrets, he was surprised with a certificate from the Ministry of Home Affairs recognizing his achievement, filling the home with a sense of joy and excitement. Anand Kumar is not only a renowned mathematician but also an editor for several national and international level journals. However, his true passion has always been to provide opportunities for underprivileged and capable students to excel in the IIT-JEE exams.
After winning the Padma Shri, he wrote on Twitter, “As I got the news, I got a feeling that my late father Rajendra Prasad was looking at me from above and telling me that he was happy, but for me, a lot of distance was yet to be covered. The honour that I have got is not just my recognition, but it is a recognition of all those teachers of the country who slog day and night for the success of their students to change lives. It will only motivate me to work with greater strength. I thank all who had continued to have faith in me and made this day possible.”
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Known for his dedication to education and uplifting the less fortunate, he holds a special place in the hearts of the community. Despite humble beginnings, with his father being a clerk at the post office, Anand Kumar has persevered and overcome many obstacles, which are depicted in the film Super 30.
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