ANR Award Ceremony: Amitabh Bachchan to Honor Chiranjeevi on October 28
On October 28, 2024, the prestigious ANR Award ceremony will take place, with legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan presenting the award to megastar Chiranjeevi. This momentous event follows the recent celebration of the 100th birth anniversary of the iconic Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) on September 20, which featured a special postal stamp unveiled by the Government of India in his honor.
The Akkineni family, in a heartfelt tribute to ANR’s legacy, announced that Chiranjeevi, a Padma Vibhushan Awardee, will receive this esteemed accolade for his extraordinary contributions to Indian cinema. The ceremony is set to be a star-studded affair, drawing numerous celebrities from the film industry to celebrate this milestone.
A Historic Celebration
Nagarjuna, ANR’s son, personally invited Chiranjeevi to the award ceremony, marking a significant moment in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi is the second Telugu personality to receive the Padma Vibhushan, following in the footsteps of ANR, who received the honor in 2011. The event will be made even more special with Amitabh Bachchan, a fellow Padma Vibhushan Awardee, presenting the award, symbolizing the profound connection between generations of cinematic excellence.
Nagarjuna expressed his excitement on social media, stating, “This year is extra special as we celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of my father, ANR garu! 🎉 Honored to invite @SrBachchan ji and Megastar @KChiruTweets garu to the ANR Awards 2024 to mark this milestone! 🙏 Let’s make this award function unforgettable! 🙌 @AnnapurnaStudios #ANRLivesOn #ANRNationalAward #ANR100Years”
A Night to Remember
The ANR Award has a rich history of honoring luminaries in Indian cinema, including Padma Bhushan Awardee Devanand, Padma Shri Awardees Shabana Azmi and Hema Malini, and Bharat Ratna Awardee Lata Mangeshkar. This year’s ceremony is expected to be an unforgettable evening, showcasing the enduring impact of ANR’s legacy and the vibrant future of Indian cinema.
As we look forward to this celebration, the stage is set for an evening filled with nostalgia, inspiration, and recognition of outstanding talent in the film industry. Join us in commemorating the legacy of Akkineni Nageswara Rao and the remarkable achievements of Chiranjeevi on this historic occasion!
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