Megastar Chiranjeevi was bestowed with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi, a moment of pride captured in a photograph alongside his son, Ram Charan. The ceremony, attended by Chiranjeevi’s wife Surekha, daughter Sushmita, and daughter-in-law Upasana Kamineni Konidela, marked a significant milestone in the actor’s illustrious career.
Ram Charan, expressing his heartfelt pride, shared snapshots of the memorable occasion on his official Instagram account. Accompanying the photos was a caption resonating with admiration: “Congratulations dad. So proud of you. #padmavibhushanchiranjeevi @chiranjeevikonidela (sic).”
The familial joy was further evident with Upasana’s playful comment on Charan’s post, teasing him for his punctuality: “Wow Mr. rc – posted on time !!! (sic).”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his congratulations by hosting a dinner for all the Padma awardees, attended by Chiranjeevi and his family.
The Padma Awards, recognized as among the highest civilian honors in India, are conferred in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, recognizing exceptional contributions across various fields including art, social work, public affairs, science, literature, and sports. The awards, announced annually on Republic Day, aim to acknowledge outstanding service and achievements.
During the ceremony last month, the President conferred three Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan, and 55 Padma Shri Awards on April 22. As part of the commemoration, the Padma Awardees paid homage at the National War Memorial and visited Rashtrapati Bhawan and Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, as per a Ministry of Home Affairs press release.
