Veteran actors Vyjayanthimala Bala and Konidela Chiranjeevi recently were honoured with Padma Vibhushan which is the second-highest civilian award for exceptional work. On Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to Vyjayanthimala who is 90 and Chiranjeevi who is 68 at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Also Read – Here’s how much Rajinikanth and more Top 7 South veteran actors charge per film
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Actress and amazing dancer Vyjayantimala managed to set the screens on fire with her performances from the 1950s and 1960s. She has been part of films including Devdas, Naya Daur, Aasha, Sadhna, Gunga Jumna, Sangam and Jewel Thief to her credit. She even acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali films. Also Read – Leo actor Vijay Thalapathy announces his political party in a surprise move; a look at celebs who have joined politics
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#WATCH | Delhi: On being conferred the Padma Vibhushan, veteran actor Vyjayantimala Bali says, “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 recognised my art- dance as well as… pic.twitter.com/p3M58Q6y6H
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024
Vyjayantimala was awarded for Ganwaar film which was released in 1970. While, Chiranjeevi the superstar of South films has worked in Hindi, Tamil and Kannada films. He gave some blockbuster movies including Rudra Veena, Indra, Tagore, Swayam Krushi, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Stalin and Gang Leader.
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#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Vibhushan to Konidela Chiranjeevi in the field of Art. pic.twitter.com/dh1ehQJz8m
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024
On the work front, Chiranjeevi was last seen in Bhola Shankar and is prepping up for Vishwambhara.
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