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In this April 13, 2014 file photo, then BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi with actor Rajinikanth at his residence in Chennai.
The Congress on Thursday questioned the timing of Dadasaheb Phalke Award to superstar Rajinikanth, saying the government should not do anything that unnecessarily drags celebrities in political controversies.
Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said the government should not try to take political advantage out of everything and be wary of such actions. This award should have been given to him long back, why is it being given this year, he said. The government should not do anything which unnecessarily drags our celebrities in political controversies. Rajinikanth is a respected film personality. The BJP and the government should be wary of this and it should not try to take political advantage out of everything, Shukla told reporters.
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Rajinikanth Rajinikanth became one of the top trends on Twitter soon after Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that the superstar will be honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Calling Rajinikanth one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema , the I&B minister said that the actor was being awarded for his contribution in the field of acting, production and screenwriting for Indian cinema.
Sharing the news on Twitter along with a picture of Thalaivar, Javadekar wrote, Posting a picture of the actor, Javadekar wrote: Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2020 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic I thank Jury @ashabhosle @SubhashGhai1 @Mohanlal @Shankar Live #BiswajeetChatterjee.
VP, PM lead nation in congratulating Rajini on Dada Saheb Phalke
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Actor Rajinikanth. (File Photo: IANS). Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, April 1 : Superstar Rajinikanth will be honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced on Thursday.
After Javadekar made the announcement on Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajinikanth with a tweet, Congratulations Talaivar . Soon Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu too, tweeted. Hearty congratulations to Shri @rajinikanth on being conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Over the past many years, the versatile actor has been enthralling people by portraying a vast array of roles depicting myriad hues of human experience and emotions.#Rajinikanth, said Naidu and added: My best wishes for the renowned thespian s future endeavours! #Rajinikanth.
Congress questions timing of giving Dadasaheb Phalke Award to Rajini ‘Government should not try to take political gains out of everything it does’
The Congress on Thursday questioned the timing of Dadasaheb Phalke Award to superstar Rajinikanth, saying the government should not do anything that unnecessarily drags celebrities in political controversies.
Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said the government should not try to take political advantage out of everything and be wary of such actions. This award should have been given to him long back, why is it being given this year, he said. The government should not do anything which unnecessarily drags our celebrities in political controversies. Rajinikanth is a respected film personality. The BJP and the government should be wary of this and it should not try to take political advantage out of everything, Shukla told reporters.