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Chiranjeevi To Be Awarded With Padma Vibhushan On Republic Day? Here's What We Know

Reports suggest that megastar Chiranjeevi will receive the Padma Vibhushan on Republic Day. This award is the second-highest civilian award in India.

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Chiranjeevi is one of the few actors who does not need any introduction. The Telugu actor has left no stone unturned and has tried his hands at everything that Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada films have to offer. Recently, it has been reported that the actor will soon receive the Padma Vibhushan from the Prime Minister.

According to a report published by The Times of India, there is considerable buzz concerning Chiranjeevi receiving the special award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The actor is not only known for his acting but also his philanthropy. He runs the Chiranjeevi Blood and Eye Banks which has made thousands of blood and eye donations. During COVID-19, the actor also launched an ambulance service that provided necessary medical facilities to people who were affected by COVID-19. He received widespread recognition for this initiative during the pandemic. People praised the actor for using his money and influence in the right way.

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The buzz on social media and multiple reports is that the actor will be awarded the Padma Vibhushan soon. The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, after the Bharat Ratna. It is presented to people for “exceptional and distinguished service.” The recipients of the award are announced on Republic Day – January 26. The award is presented by the President.

The actor has been a part of over 160 films in his illustrious career. Previously, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2006. He was last seen in ‘Waltair Veeraiya’. Currently, he is working on his 156th film which is titled ‘Viswambhara.’

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