PM Modi congratulates Rajinikanth for winning Dadasaheb Phalke award, praises his work

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and provided his heartiest needs to South Indian famous person Rajinikanth for being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. PM Modi praised the senior actor’s ‘physique of labor’ that has impressed individuals by means of generations. He additionally wrote in regards to the ‘numerous roles’ that he portrays on the display alongside together with his ‘endearing character’ that has certainly created a mark within the hearts of the individuals. 

Rajinikanth to be honoured with Dada Saheb Phalke award

Addressing the megastar as ‘Thalaiva’ within the publish, (the actor is commonly known as by that identify due to his versatility, philanthropy, and highest-grossing movies within the business),  PM Modi was extraordinarily delighted to see the actor being honoured with the award.  “Standard throughout generations, a physique of labor few can boast of, numerous roles and an endearing character…that’s Shri @rajinikanth Ji for you. It’s a matter of immense pleasure that Thalaiva has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him,” he tweeted. 

The information in regards to the prestigious award was introduced by Union Data and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar. Javadekar took to Twitter and introduced Rajinikanth because the recipient whereas praising him for his contribution as an actor to the Indian cinema. “Completely satisfied to announce Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of many best actors within the historical past of Indian cinema Rajnikant Ji. His contribution as actor, producer, and screenwriter has been iconic,” he wrote.

Javadekar in one other tweet expressed his happiness of seeing the actor receiving the award whereas thanking the five-member jury together with singers Asha Bhosle and Shankar Mahadevan, actors Mohanlal and Biswajeet, and filmmaker Subhash Ghai for unanimously choosing the actor.

Rajinikanth’s profession in movies

The 70-year-old actor who can be a recipient of Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan prior to now has a profession spanning over 4 many years wherein the actor has appeared in over 160 movies. The legendary actor starred within the Bollywood remake of Sattam Oru Iruttarai, which was titled Andha Kanoon, in 1983. The movie marked the southern famous person’s entry into Bollywood, because it was his first-ever Bollywood film. A few of his iconic works embrace Padikkadavan, Mr. Bharath, Bhagwaan Dada, Velaikaran, Guru Sishyan, Avargal, 16 Vayathinile, Aadu Puli Attam, and Gaayathri. He additionally has two biographies that are primarily based on his life and profession specifically, The Title is Rajinikanth by Gayathri Sreekanth and Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography by Naman Ramachandran which got here out in 2008 and 2012 respectively. 

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