New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (April 1) congratulated megastar Rajinikanth after it was introduced that he might be conferred with the distinguished Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his stupendous contribution to the world of Indian cinema.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi commented that `Thalaiva` had a body of work few can boast of, together with numerous roles and an endearing persona.
“Popular across generations, a body of work few can boast of, diverse roles and an endearing personality…that`s Shri @rajinikanth Ji for you. It is a matter of immense joy that Thalaiva has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him,” he tweeted.
Popular throughout generations, a body of work few can boast of, numerous roles and an endearing persona…that’s Shri @rajinikanth Ji for you.
It is a matter of immense pleasure that Thalaiva has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2021
The information of Rajnikanth`s conferment was introduced by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar earlier at present.
“Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2020 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji,” Javadekar tweeted.
Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to 1 of the best actors in historical past of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji
His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic
I thank Jury @ashabhosle @SubhashGhai1 @Mohanlal@Shankar_Live #BiswajeetChatterjee pic.twitter.com/b17qv6D6BP
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) April 1, 2021
Speaking concerning the `Robot` actor`s contribution as an actor, producer, and screenwriter, Javadekar added, “His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic I thank Jury @ashabhosle @SubhashGhai1 @Mohanlal @Shankar_Live Biswajeet Chatterjee.”The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2019 ought to have been introduced final 12 months however was postponed as a result of of the COVID-19 pandemic, as had been the National Film Awards for 2019.
The Dadasaheb Phalke, awarded for excellence in cinematic achievement, is the very best honour in movie and is awarded by the federal government.Â
The recipient of the 2018 award was Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth`s shut good friend and co-star from Hum. The 70-year-old star has featured in Bollywood in addition to South Indian movies and has a humongous fan following.Â
The `2.0` star had made his debut in 1975 with Okay Balachander`s `Apoorva Ragangal` and has accomplished greater than 45 years within the Tamil movie business. Rajinikanth was final seen in AR Murugadoss`s `Darbar`.Â
Currently, he’s taking pictures for his upcoming movie `Annaatthe`.
