Actor Chiranjeevi Gets Padma Vibhushan Honour, Expresses Gratitude To PM Modi - India Bytes

New Delhi: Veteran actor Chiranjeevi was among the 132 people conferred with Padma awards, the government announced on the eve of Republic Day. He has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour awarded for exceptional and distinguished service. Hours after the big announcement, the actor issued a video statement and expressed his gratitude to his fans and well-wishers.

Chiranjeevi shared that he was “speechless” after he got to know about the honour and said that he is “overwhelmed, humbled and grateful” about it. “It is only the unconditional love of the audience, my friends, my blood brothers, and sisters. I owe this life and moment to you. I have always tried to express my gratitude in the ways I can, though I know I can never do enough,” he said.

Talking about his films and philanthropic deeds, the megastar further added, “On screen, in the last 45 years of my film career I have tried to entertain you to the best of my capabilities and off screen, I try to help the needy by taking up relevant social and humanitarian causes from time to time. I have done so little, yet you have given me such great recognition and honour. I always remain indebted to you for your love and support.”

Chiranjeevi concluded by thanking the government of India as he said, “At this moment of pride, I would like to thank the government of India and our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji for bestowing on me Padma Vibhushan. Thank you. Jai Hind.”