Sudeep in a statement addressed to the government of Karnataka thanked the members of the jury for the honour and said that he has chosen to stop receiving the awards for several years.
Published Jan 25, 2025 | 11:55 AM ⚊ Updated Jan 25, 2025 | 11:55 AM
Kichcha Sudeep. (Wikimedia)
Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep recently declined the recently conferred Karnataka State Film Award, which he had received for his performance in the 2019 release Pailwaan.
The state government announced the awards of the year 2019 on 22 January 2025. The delay in announcing the awards was due to the Covid pandemic.
Sudeep in a statement addressed to the government of Karnataka thanked the members of the jury for the honour and said that he has chosen to stop receiving the awards for several years.
He wrote on X: “It is truly a privilege to have received the state award under the best actor category, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to the respected jury for this honour. However, I must express that I have chosen to stop receiving awards for several years now, a decision made for various personal reasons that I intend to uphold.”
Sudeep further noted that there were far more deserving actors than him, who would appreciate the recognition.
“There are many deserving actors who have poured their hearts into their craft and would appreciate this prestigious recognition far more than I would. It will only make me happier to see one of them receiving it.”
The Kannada superstar claimed that his dedication to entertaining people has always been without the expectation of awards, and this acknowledgement from the jury alone serves as a significant boost for him to continue striving for excellence.
Thanking the jury again, Sudeep wrote: “I am grateful to every jury member for selecting me, as this recognition is, in itself, my reward. I sincerely apologize to the jury members and the state government for any disappointment my decision may cause, and I trust you will respect my choice and support me on the path I have chosen. Once again, I thank the honourable members of the jury and the state government for recognizing my work and considering me for this award.”
Respected Government of Karnataka and Members of the Jury,
It is truly a privilege to have received the state award under the best actor category, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to the respected jury for this honor. However, I must express that I have chosen to stop receiving…
— Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) January 23, 2025
