Megastar Chiranjeevi took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to pay tribute to the legendary Telugu superstar and former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, NT Rama Rao (NTR), on his 101st birth anniversary. Sharing a nostalgic picture with the iconic Telugu leader, Chiranjeevi called upon the central government to honour NTR with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
Chiranjeevi wrote, “The fame of some is immortal. He is an eternal example for future generations. Remembering Nandamuri Tarak Rama Rao today. I think the Bharat Ratna award is a fitting tribute to his services in public life. I hope that the central government will heed this long-standing wish of the Telugu people.”
NT Rama Rao, widely revered across the Telugu-speaking states, served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years across three terms. His career began in the film industry, where he achieved immense popularity before transitioning to politics. NTR's impact was such that he joined the ranks of other actor-turned-politicians like MG Ramachandran, J Jayalalithaa, and Karunanidhi from Tamil Nadu.
కొందరి కీర్తి అజరామరం. తరతరాలు శాశ్వతం. భావితరాలకు ఆదర్శం. నందమూరి తారక రామారావు గారిని ఈ రోజు గుర్తుచేసుకుంటూ, వారు ప్రజా జీవితంలో చేసిన సేవలకు భారతరత్న పురస్కారం సముచిత గౌరవం అని భావిస్తున్నాను. తెలుగు వారి ఈ చిరకాల కోరికని కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వం తప్పక మన్నిస్తుందని ఆశిస్తున్నాను.… pic.twitter.com/YFtWPKKW8n
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) May 28, 2024
This year, the Indian government honoured Chiranjeevi with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in the country, highlighting his significant contributions to Indian cinema and public service.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also remembered NTR on his 101st birth anniversary. Taking to X, PM Modi hailed him as a "remarkable icon" of the Telugu film industry and a "visionary leader." The Prime Minister added, “Remembering the legendary NTR on his birth anniversary. He was a remarkable icon of Telugu cinema and a visionary leader. His contributions to film and politics continue to inspire generations. From his unforgettable roles on screen to his transformative leadership, he is fondly remembered. We will keep working to fulfill his vision for our society.”
Remembering the legendary NTR on his birth anniversary. He was a remarkable icon of Telugu cinema and a visionary leader. His contributions to film and politics continue to inspire generations. From his unforgettable roles on screen to his transformative leadership, he is fondly…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2024
NTR, the 10th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, left an indelible mark on both cinema and politics. He is also the grandfather of contemporary Telugu superstar Jr NTR.
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