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PHOTOS: Chiranjeevi and Vyjayanthimala receive Padma Vibhushan; President Murmu presents awards
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Vibhushan Award to legendary actors Chiranjeevi and Vyjayanthimala Bali. Read to know more!
Today (May 9, 2024), the legendary South superstar Chiranjeevi received India's second-highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, for his immense contribution to Indian cinema. Besides Chiranjeevi, President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to five others, including the veteran actress and dancer Vyjayanthimala.
Chiranjeevi receives Padma Vibhushan
South superstar Chiranjeevi was named among the 132 winners of the Padma Awards earlier this year. And now, the megastar has finally received his Padma Vibhushan Award from President Droupadi Murmu's hands.
The star-studded event unfolded at the grand stage of Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. Chiranjeevi was accompanied by his immediate family, including his son and superstar Ram Charan, daughter-in-law Upasana, and wife Surekha, to the mega event.
Chiranjeevi looked like a true gentleman in a Jodhpuri suit and was seen greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi with folded hands before receiving the scroll from the President.
Check out some pictures of him receiving the award here!
Vyjayanthimala honoured with Padma Vibhushan
Along with Chiranjeevi, actress Vyjayanthimala also received the Padma Vibhushan Award. Regarded as one of Indian cinema's finest actors and dancers, she ruled the Indian cinema for a very long time and is best known for blockbuster films like Devdas, Naya Daur, Aasha, Sadhna, Gunga Jumna, and Sangam, among others.
Reacting to the big victory, Vyjayanthimala said,' "I have to thank my god for his compassion, kindness, and mercy. It's our Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and the Government of India who have recognized my art- dance as well as films. I received the Padma Shri in 1969, and now Padma Vibhushan is a very big thing. I am happy and humbled to receive this award."
Check out her video and photo below!
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