Megastar Chiranjeevi is set to receive the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor. The Indian government announced the Padma awards today, on the eve of Republic Day 2024.
Chiranjeevi, 67, a highly regarded actor, had previously received the Padma Bhushan award for his outstanding contributions to the film industry and commendable philanthropic efforts. The government has now presented him with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award.Other Indian film industry luminaries who have received the Padma Vibhushan include V. Shantaram, Zohra Sehgal, Lata Mangeshkar, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, and Rajinikanth. The news has sparked great joy and celebration throughout the Telugu film industry.
Chiranjeevi took to social media and posted a video of him thanking everyone. “I am very happy and not sure of how to react to this news. Though we all are not related by blood, you all have always loved me, called my brother, and made me a family member. Thanks to all those fans who have supported and loved me over all these years. I am grateful for this and to have received the second most prestigious award in the country. In these 45 long years of my career, I have played diverse roles to entertain you all and in my personal life too, I have done my best to do good to people around me. Thanks to you all once again,” said Chiranjeevi in a heartfelt speech.
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