Megastar Chiranjeevi Honored at UK House of Commons with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
Indian cinema icon Megastar Chiranjeevi has received a prestigious honour at the House of Commons, UK Parliament, adding yet another milestone to his illustrious journey. On March 19, 2025, Chiranjeevi was felicitated by esteemed Members of Parliament, Ministers, Under Secretaries, and Diplomats in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cinema and public service.
In a remarkable moment, Bridge India, a renowned UKbased organisation focused on public policy, presented Chiranjeevi with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Service through Cultural Leadership. This marks the firstever Lifetime Achievement Award given by Bridge India, making the recognition even more significant.
Overwhelmed by the honour, Chiranjeevi took to social media to express his heartfelt appreciation. He wrote:
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 Lifetime Achievement Award by Team Bridge India.
He further acknowledged the love and support he has received throughout his journey, dedicating this achievement to his fans, film fraternity, and wellwishers.
Words are not enough. But a heartfelt Thank You to each one of my wonderful loving fans, blood brothers, blood sisters, my film family, wellwishers, friends, and all my family members. This honour motivates me to continue my work with greater vigour. Love to each one of you for your beautiful congratulatory messages.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The prestigious gathering at the House of Commons saw the presence of several distinguished personalities, including:
Sir Stephen Timms – Minister of State for Social Security & Disability
Navendu Mishra – Labour Party MP (Stockport)
Sojan Joseph – Labour Party MP (Ashford)
David Pinto – Labour Party MP (Hendon)
Uma Kumaran – Labour Party MP (Stratford & Bow)
Gurinder Singh Josan – Labour Party MP (Smethwick)
Baggy Shanker (Bhagat Singh Shanker) – Labour Party MP (Derby South)
Danny Beales – Labour Party MP (Uxbridge)
Deidre Costigan – Labour Party MP (Ealing Southall)
Lord Sahota – Labour Party Life Peer
Bob Blackman (CBE, Padma Shri Awardee)
Veerender Sharma – Former Labour Party MP (Ealing Southall), Former Chair, AllParty Parliamentary Group on India
Uday Nagaraju Labour Party MP Contestant (North Bedfordshire)
Gareth Wynn Owen UK Deputy High Commissioner for Telugu States
Additionally, Seema Malhotra, Under Secretary of State for Equalities, Migration & Citizenship, personally interacted with Chiranjeevi and extended her congratulations.
Chiranjeevi also expressed his appreciation for Pratik Dattani and Aman Dhillon from Bridge India, acknowledging their role in organising the honour.
This prestigious recognition further cements Chiranjeevi’s legacy not just as a cinematic legend but also as a cultural leader and humanitarian, inspiring millions across the globe.
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