Hyderabad: Tollywood superstar K. Chiranjeevi has made history by being recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most prolific film star. Known as ‘Megastar’ in the film industry, Chiranjeevi received his certificate at an event on Sunday, where Bollywood star Aamir Khan was also present.
"Most prolific film star in Indian Film Industry/dancer is Konidela Chiranjeevi aka Mega Star (India) achieved on 20 September 2024," reads the certificate issued by the Guinness World Records.
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Chiranjeevi, who has had a remarkable 45-year career, has performed an impressive 24,000 dance moves across 537 songs in 156 films. He shared that his passion for dancing began even before he started acting, recalling how he used to dance along to Telugu songs on Radio Ceylon. "I never expected to get Guinness World Records. Dance has been part of my life all these years of my film career," Chiranjeevi said, thanking directors, producers and fans for the honour.
He noted the importance of songs in films, explaining how they often play a significant role in a movie's success. Chiranjeevi expressed gratitude to Aamir Khan for attending the event, calling it a special moment he would always remember.
Superstar Aamir Khan said that he is a huge fan of Chiranjeevi. "I see him as my elder brother. When Chiranjeevi Garu called me and said he wanted to invite me to this event. I don’t know why he asks me. I told him previously many times that sir you have to only order. There is no asking. You have to just inform me,” he said.
“I was so happy that Chiranjeevi Garu is being given this honour and I was really thrilled to know that. If you notice him in any song of his, his own heart is in it, and he is enjoying himself. Our eyes don’t move from him. He is having such a great time and we are also infected with that. That’s such a unique quality," Khan said.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu took to ‘X’ to congratulate the megastar. “He has made an unparalleled contribution to Telugu cinema with his grace and artistry. This recognition not only adds another feather to his cap, but it also elevates the pride of Telugu people all over the world,” posted Naidu.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy praised him, calling the recognition a source of pride for the Telugu people.
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Published: 23 Sept 2024, 11:13 am IST
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