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President Murmu presents Padma Awards to achievers in various fields

Yesteryear actor Vyjayanthimala Bali, Telugu star Konidela Chiranjeevi, the first woman judge of the Supreme Court late M Fathima Beevi and "Bombay Samachar" owner Hormusji N Cama were among the eminent persons conferred Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday. BJP leader O Rajagopal, Ladakh's spiritual leader Togdan Rinpochey, Tamil actor late "Captain" Vijayakant (both posthumous), group editor and CEO of Gujarati newspaper "Janmabhoomi" Kundan Vyas were also conferred Padma awards at a civil investiture ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. While 90-year-old Bali and Chiranjeevi were given Padma Vibhushan, Beevi, Cama, Rajagopal, Vijayakant, Rinpochey and Vyas were conferred Padma Bhushan. Family members of Beevi, Vijayakant and Rinpochey received the awards. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among the dignitaries present on the occasion. The Padma awards, among the highest civilian honours of th

President Murmu presents Padma Awards to achievers in various fields
Updated On : 10 May 2024 | 12:23 AM IST

Chiranjeevi turns 68: Jr NTR to Allu Arjun, celebs and fans wish Megastar

From emotional drama to high action movies, Chiranjeevi's versatility has been unparalleled in the South film industry. He has graced the cinema in over 150 movies across Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada

Chiranjeevi turns 68: Jr NTR to Allu Arjun, celebs and fans wish Megastar
Updated On : 22 Aug 2023 | 7:31 PM IST

IFFI 2022: Actor Chiranjeevi named Indian Film Personality of the Year

Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Anurag Thakur announced on Sunday that the Indian Film Personality of the Year award will be conferred upon megastar Chiranjeevi.

IFFI 2022: Actor Chiranjeevi named Indian Film Personality of the Year
Updated On : 21 Nov 2022 | 6:51 AM IST

Chiranjeevi, Salman Khan starrer 'GodFather' breaches $1.1 mn mark in US

Megastar Chiranjeevi and Superstar Salman Khan's latest movie 'GodFather' has breached the 1.1 million dollar mark in the US and still going strong

Chiranjeevi, Salman Khan starrer 'GodFather' breaches $1.1 mn mark in US
Updated On : 12 Oct 2022 | 7:10 PM IST

Chiranjeevi's 'Godfather' earns Rs 38 cr in worldwide collection on day one

Superstar Chiranjeevi's Telugu film "Godfather" has raised Rs 38 crore worldwide on its opening day, the makers announced Saturday. Released on Wednesday, the political action thriller is a remake of actor Prithviraj Sukumaran's 2019 Malayalam directorial Lucifer, which featured Mohanlal in the lead. Production house Konidela Production Company shared the day one box office collection of the movie on Twitter. "Humongous Blockbuster #GodFather off to a sensational start. Worldwide gross of 38 CR+ on Day 1" the production banner tweeted. Also starring Nayanthara and Satyadev Kancharana, Godfather is directed by Mohan Raja. The film also features Bollywood star Salman Khan in a crucial cameo appearance. "Godfather" is produced by Konidela Production Company and Super Good Films.

Chiranjeevi's 'Godfather' earns Rs 38 cr in worldwide collection on day one
Updated On : 06 Oct 2022 | 4:29 PM IST

Digital rights of Chiranjeevi's 'Godfather' sold for a whopping Rs 57 crore

There are sky high expectations from 'Godfather' as the film features two big stars from the Indian film industry.

Digital rights of Chiranjeevi's 'Godfather' sold for a whopping Rs 57 crore
Updated On : 20 Sep 2022 | 5:51 PM IST

Gehlot happy over report that Rajasthan's 90% population has health cover

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the facility of health insurance of Rs 10 lakh is available for all citizens of Rajasthan under Chiranjeevi Yojana.

Gehlot happy over report that Rajasthan's 90% population has health cover
Updated On : 04 Jun 2022 | 4:46 PM IST

Amid Hindi row, Chiranjeevi remembers 'humiliating' award ceremony in Delhi

Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi recalled a 'miserable and humiliating' incident when the South film fraternity was sidelined and only Hindi cinema was projected as Indian cinema.

Amid Hindi row, Chiranjeevi remembers 'humiliating' award ceremony in Delhi
Updated On : 03 May 2022 | 6:14 PM IST

Tollywood awaits new govt order in Andhra Pradesh on ticket prices

Chiranjeevi and his delegation's attempt to fix the pertaining issues is expected to be fruitful, as the government has responded positively to ticket pricing in AP

Tollywood awaits new govt order in Andhra Pradesh on ticket prices
Updated On : 12 Feb 2022 | 7:29 PM IST
Updated On : 26 Jan 2022 | 12:33 PM IST

Telugu actor K Chiranjeevi tests positive for coronavirus infection

: Telugu film actor and former union minister K Chiranjeevi on Monday said he had tested positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic. He said on his Twitter page that he took a test before resuming shoot of his upcoming movie 'Acharya.' "Took a test for COVID before resuming Acharya shoot as a protocol and unfortunately tested positive. I am asymptomatic and & quarantining myself at home," he said. The actor requested all those who came in contact with him during the past five days to undergo coronavirus test. He said he will update soon on his recovery.

Telugu actor K Chiranjeevi tests positive for coronavirus infection
Updated On : 09 Nov 2020 | 2:26 PM IST

The Boss returns

Back on screen after almost a decade, Chiranjeevi remains Telugu cinema's most charismatic star

The Boss returns
Updated On : 20 Jan 2017 | 10:19 PM IST