Pawan Kalyan calls Chiranjeevi “Hero of my life” after UK Parliament Lifetime Achievement Award

Hyderabad: Actor Chiranjeevi was honored with the prestigious UK Parliament Lifetime Achievement Award on March 19, 2025, for his remarkable contributions to cinema and society over the past four decades. The award was presented at the House of Commons in London.
This award was given by Bridge India, a UK-based organization that recognizes individuals for their significant impact on public policy and the community. Chiranjeevi became the inaugural recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, which acknowledges his leadership in the cultural sphere, his work in cinema, and his philanthropic efforts.
Heart filled with gratitude for the honour at the House of Commons – UK Parliament by so many Esteemed Members of Parliament , Ministers & Under Secretaries, Diplomats. Humbled by their kind words. Heartened by the Life Time Achievement Award by Team Bridge India.
Words are not… pic.twitter.com/XxHDjuFIgM
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) March 20, 2025
Upon receiving the award, Chiranjeevi expressed his gratitude on social media, stating, “I am filled with gratitude for the honor at the House of Commons, UK Parliament. I am humbled by the kind words from esteemed Members of Parliament, Ministers, Under Secretaries, and Diplomats. I thank Team Bridge India for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Words cannot express my thanks to my fans, my film family, and everyone who has supported me and participated in my humanitarian work. This honor inspires me to continue my work with greater passion.”
Pawan Kalyan, the actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, shared his admiration for his brother after the award ceremony. In his message, Pawan Kalyan highlighted Chiranjeevi’s journey from humble beginnings as the son of a middle-class excise constable to becoming a global megastar. He also acknowledged Chiranjeevi’s impressive accolades, including nine Filmfare Awards and three Nandi Awards.
యునైటెడ్ కింగ్ డం పార్లమెంట్ అందించనున్న జీవిత సాఫల్య పురస్కారం అన్నయ్య @KChiruTweets గారి కీర్తిని మరింత పెంచనుంది
సాధారణ మధ్యతరగతి ఎక్సైజ్ కానిస్టేబుల్ కొడుకుగా జీవితం మొదలుపెట్టి, స్వశక్తితో, కళామతల్లి దీవెనలతో, చిత్ర రంగంలో మెగాస్టార్ గా ఎదిగి, నాలుగున్నర దశాబ్దాలుగా… pic.twitter.com/aIk6wxCk2q
— Pawan Kalyan (@PawanKalyan) March 20, 2025
Pawan Kalyan expressed immense pride in being Chiranjeevi’s brother, referring to him not only as a sibling but as a father figure who guided him during uncertain times. “He is the hero of my life,” Pawan Kalyan said.
Pawan Kalyan also praised his brother’s charitable work through the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust, which has been instrumental in providing blood and eye donations, inspiring millions to engage in social service. He acknowledged Chiranjeevi’s ability to inspire others to achieve success, regardless of the field.
Referring to Chiranjeevi’s service to society, Pawan Kalyan congratulated him for receiving the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award from the President of India and celebrated the news of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the UK Parliament, which Chiranjeevi received on March 19.
Pawan Kalyan extended his heartfelt congratulations to his brother and wished for many more awards to come, further guiding and inspiring their fans. He also expressed his gratitude to Stockport MP Navedu Mishra for hosting the award ceremony.