2024-09-24 05:27:33
Published: 12:19, 23 September 2024 Updated: 12:28, 23 September 2024
Chiranjeevi, the megastar of Indian southern cinema, set Guinness World Records. The 69-year-old actor has entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most popular actor/dancer in the Indian film industry. The Guinness authorities handed over the certificate of the record to Chiranjeevi in an event organized on Sunday (September 22). News from NDTV.
According to this report, Chiranjeevi has performed 24 thousand dances of 537 songs in 156 movies in a long career of 45 years. Chiranjeevi made his film debut on September 22, 1978. For this reason, the Guinness authorities chose September 22 to issue the certificate. Bollywood’s Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan was present as a guest at the certificate giving ceremony.
Chiranjeevi said accepting the certificate of Guinness Records, ‘This moment is not to be forgotten. I have never sought recognition from Guinness World Records. But they honored me for dancing, it’s incredible! Dance really made me a star and brought me many awards in my career.’
Guinness World Records judge Richard Stenning was present at the certificate awarding ceremony. Explaining the recognition, he said, ‘After a thorough review of 156 films and the dance performances of these films, we are officially conferring this achievement.’
Veteran actor Chiranjeevi has given many superhit movies in his long acting career. The Government of India awarded him the Padma Vibhushan this year. In 2006, this southern megastar was honored with the Padma Bhushan award. Chiranjeevi’s real name is Shiva Shankar Vara Prasad.
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