chiranjivee

Chiranjeevi
Film actor
Chiranjeevi is an Indian film actor, dancer, producer, singer, voice artist, politician, businessman, investor and a member of the Indian National Congress. Wikipedia
Born: August 22, 1955 (age 60), Mogalthur
Children: Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi Sreeja, Chiranjeevi Sushmitha
Siblings: Pawan Kalyan, Nagendra Babu, Vijaya Durga, Madhavi Rao
Padmabhushan Dr. K. Chiranjeevi A brief profile Professional Journey: Dr. Chiranjeevi began his acting career with Punadirallu (Foundation Stones) and Pranam Khareedu (The Price of Life) in 1977, and went on to act in 149 films in Telugu, 3 in Hindi, 3 in Tamil and 2 in Kannada so far. Dr. Chiranjeevi gained recognition as a Complete Star for his superlative performances, heroic looks, excellent command over dance, perfect comedy timing and above all a dedication towards his work. On one hand he earned appreciation of the critics and the class audience with socially conscious scripts like Subha Lakha, Swayam Krushi, Rudra Veena, Apatbandhavudu, Tagore and on the other, he won over the masses with Chantabbai, Khaidi, Jagadeka veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Gangleader, Gharanamogudu, Mutha Mesthri, Hitler, Master, Indra, Sankaradada and many more…. Dr. Chiranjeevi’s unparalleled popularity cuts across all age groups, geographic & linguistic boundaries. The people of Andhra Pradesh, with all their love and affection, call him Megastar. Awards and Recoginition: - Won three Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Awards for Swayam Krushi (1987), Apathbandhavudu (1992) & Indra (2002) - Received Nargis Dutt Award for National Integration for his film Rudra Veena (his home production) in the year 1998. 2 - Won seven Filmfare Awards for Best Actor- the highest number of awards won by any Telugu actor under a single category.  Punnami Nagu-1980  Subhalekha- 1982  Rudraveena- 1988  Mutha Mesthri- 1993  Sneham Kosam- 1999  Indra- 2002 - The seventh Filmfare Award was for his poignant yet hilarious performance in the film Sankardada MBBS (2004). - Apart from these, he received countless awards and accolades from innumerable cultural organisations like Vamsi- Berkely, Kalasagar Chennai, Santosham Film Magazine, Sitara Film Magazine, Screen Videocon Awards, Rotary Club, Academy of Fine Arts Tirupati. - Dr. Chiranjeevi also received the NTR Life Time Achievement Award from Vamsi Art Academy. - Dr. Chiranjeevi received the Padmabhushan, the third highest civilian honour in India, in the year 2006. - He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Andhra University in the same year. Achievements in the area of social work:  30 years of excellence in Telugu cinema has fetched Dr Chiranjeevi a huge fan following and transformed him into one of the most popular persons in Andhra Pradesh. Dr. Chiranjeevi chose to give a positive direction to his fan base to become a force for the social good. 3  Dr. Chiranjeevi started Chiranjeevi Trust on October 2nd 1998. The trust was set up with Blood and Eye Donation wings. Chiranjeevi’s devoted fans took his movement to great heights and are relentlessly working towards spreading awareness in the fields of Blood and Eye Donation.  Chiranjeevi Blood Bank contributed more than 57,000 units on its own particularly to the people Below Poverty Line. The Blood Donation Wing has saved upto 3,500 lives across Andhra Pradesh by providing lifesaving blood.  While the state requires an estimated 5 lakh units of blood per year, the awareness created by Chiranjeevi Blood Bank, pushed the availability to around 3 lakh 50 thousand units, which is a rare feat in itself.  Chiranjeevi Eye Bank has been behind 1460 successful eye implants. It also works towards educating the masses on the need of eye donation.  An appeal for eye donation and blood donation is part of every print of a Chiranjeevi film. Dr. Chiranjeevi also ensured an unprecedented amount of space in the news and electronic media for these causes.  Dr. Chiranjeevi takes more pride in the knowledge that his Blood Bank saved someone’s life than the fact that his film has gone for Silver Jubilee.  Not limiting himself to the fantasy filled world of films, Dr. Chiranjeevi has involved himself in various public welfare activities and acted as a socially responsible citizen..this apart from his own Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust activities. Once convinced about the authenticity and motive of a campaign, Dr Chiranjeevi has always been associated with it.  In 2002, Dr. Chiranjeevi was selected as an Ambassador of Andhra Pradesh to the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour. He featured in a short film as part of the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour 4  Dr. Chiranjeevi pledged his support to the Heroes Project co-chaired by Hollywood actor Richard Gere. The project works towards spreading awareness on HIV AIDS in different parts of the world.  The Andhra Pradesh Government has awarded ‘Best Voluntary Blood Bank Service Award’ to Chiranjeevi Blood Bank consecutively for Five years from 2002 to 2006 even as 161 blood banks vied for the award.  Apart from donating fund to tsunami devastated Tamil Nadu, Dr Chirjaneevi also donated a generous amount to the then Chief Minister Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, to help rehabilitation and early recovery of the tsunami affected areas in Andhra Pradesh.  Dr. Chiranjeevi donated liberally to the relief works during the cyclone disaster in Andhra Pradesh, twice during the regime of Nara Chandrababu Naidu. He has made donations to the Chief Minister’s Relief fund.  Inspired by the call of Hon’ble President APJ Abdul Kalam, Dr. Chiranjeevi took part in Lead India 2020 Foundation held at Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad.  On the request of UNICEF, Dr. Chiranjeevi campaigned to help protect children by eradicating Polio Virus from the face of Andhra Pradesh.  Did motivational campaigns on eye donation on the occasion of Eye Donors’ Day along with His Excellency Governor Rangarajan at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital.  Even during the Latur earthquake incident he motivated his fans to provide relief and assistance to the victims.  Aided the heart transplant operation of a Pakistani girl, Batool Hasan at Global Hospital, Hyderabad. The recovered rejoicing kids’ farewell is celebrated in the presence of Dr. Chiranjeevi and the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy. 5  To inspire youngsters on traffic awareness Dr. Chiranjeevi has taken guard of honour from young commandos in Traffic Awareness Camps held by Andhra Pradesh Traffic Police. He always emphasizes that a right guidance to the children of today will make them best citizens for tomorrow.  He inspired the police department to conduct several blood donation camps. One such exemplary blood donation campaign was conducted AP Police and Greyhounds.  Dr. Chiranjeevi has participated in ‘Kadapotsav’ a cultural and heritage festival held in Kadapa District.  On 9th September 2002, Dr Chiranjeevi was felicitated with ‘SAMMAN AWARD’ for the Highest Income Tax Payer for the assessment year 1999- 2000 by the Minister of State for Finance, Government of India.  In 1988, when the cotton farmers of Andhra Pradesh committed suicide, Dr Chiranjeevi helped their families and provided Financial Relief to them.  Apart from his personal donation, he always motivated his fans to rush to the place of calamity to provide immediate relief. The force behind him always was the first to mobilise help in devastating situations. Inspired by his vision, Dr. Chiranjeevi’s fans were one of the first to visit Gujarat in the wake of the devastating earth quake, and personally provide relief to the earthquake victims.  Inspired people with realistic presentation of troubles of blind children in National Seminar on Eye Donation along with His Excellency Governor Surjeet Singh Barnala.  As the representative of rich cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh, Dr Chiranjeevi honored celebrities of Andhra Pradesh in a literary and cultural evening along with Her Excellency Governor of Karnataka Rama Devi. 6  Dr. Chiranjeevi made donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and Chief Minister Relief Fund whenever national calamities occurred.  In order to serve the people of Andhra Pradesh in a larger way and bring about a positive change and ensure social justice, Dr. Chiranjeevi launched his Political Party ‘Praja Rajyam’ on the 26th August 2008 at Tirupathi.  Within a span of nine months, Praja Rajyam Party contested its first ever General elections in 2009 and garnered over 70 lakh votes and 18 MLA seats.  Dr. Chiranjeevi observed highest democratic values and traditions and played the role of a constructive opposition in the truest sense of the word.  Be it as an Actor, a Philanthropist or a People’s leader Dr. Chiranjeevi has always excelled and continues to excel in his chosen field and touch millions of lives across India and the world.  In February 2011, Dr. Chiranjeevi unconditionally merged PRP with the Indian National Congress Party, with the intention of achieving the ideals of Social Justice from a larger platform.  In April 2012, Dr Chiranjeevi was nominated as a Member of Parliament to the Rajya Sabha.  On 28th October 2012, Dr Chiranjeevi has been inducted as the Minister of State for Tourism with Independent Charg