Ajith Kumar’s passion for motorsports has long been known, and the actor has now added another prestigious accolade to his achievements. He was recently honoured with the Gentleman Driver of the Year 2025 award, a recognition dedicated to the late entrepreneur and racing driver Philippe Charriol. Shortly after the announcement, a heartwarming photo of Ajith celebrating the moment with his family in Venice went viral.
His wife, Shalini, shared the picture on social media, expressing her pride: “Honoured to stand beside my husband in Venice, as he is being awarded ‘Gentleman Driver of the Year 2025.’” Fans flooded the comments with admiration. One wrote, “Dreamy… to have a partner passionate about his dream and another who supports him endlessly.” Another added, “He is a gentleman not only in racing but also in real life.”
Despite decades in the limelight, Ajith has often stated that he prefers a quieter life. In a conversation with Anupama Chopra, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly star spoke candidly about moving from India to Dubai to escape the constant noise and attention. He explained that Dubai also serves as a hub for motorsports, making it the ideal place to focus on his passion. “It is helping me. I am having to do everything by myself, and I am loving it,” he said.
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Ajith also addressed his decision to avoid entourages, reflecting on how his perspective has evolved. “If you had met me 20 years ago, you’d have probably hated me. I had an entourage. It makes life difficult.” He noted that managing multiple people often created unnecessary distractions. Commenting on rising entourage costs in the film industry, he mentioned that while such support systems can be useful for some actors, they can also add to the burden on filmmakers. For him, simplicity and self-sufficiency remain the ideal way forward.
