Chiranjeevi honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by UK Parliament
What's the story
Indian cinema's megastar Chiranjeevi was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the UK Parliament in London.
The prestigious award ceremony at the House of Commons on Wednesday celebrated the contributions of Chiranjeevi to cinema and society.
Dignitaries such as Members of Parliament Navendru Mishra, Sojan Joseph, and Bob Blackman were in attendance at the event.
Family support
Chiranjeevi's brother Pawan Kalyan shared emotional tribute
Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan was proud of his elder brother's achievement. He posted an emotional post on X/Twitter congratulating Chiranjeevi for the honor.
"The Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented by the United Kingdom Parliament will further enhance the fame of Annayya @KChiruTweets garu," Kalyan wrote.
He also thanked MP Mishra for hosting the award ceremony.
Career highlights
Chiranjeevi's illustrious career and social contributions
Chiranjeevi, who last appeared in Bhola Shankar, has had a career of over four decades. He has been a stalwart of Indian cinema, bagging several awards such as the Padma Vibhushan, Guinness World Record, and ANR National Award.
Apart from his cinema achievements, he has contributed a lot through his philanthropic initiatives. The Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT) has been key in supporting healthcare and education initiatives.
Future endeavors
Upcoming projects and fan reception in London
Chiranjeevi is currently busy with two much-anticipated films: a socio-fantasy epic titled Vishwambhara and a high-octane crime thriller with director Srikanth Odela.
The fans have been waiting for the two projects, which are bound to showcase the megastar's versatility.
As soon as he landed at London's Heathrow Airport, Chiranjeevi was given a warm welcome by excited fans who cheered and whistled for him.