By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi , Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javedkar have congratulated Shri Rajinikanth after he has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Popular across generations, a body of work few can boast of, diverse roles and an endearing personality…that’s Shri @rajinikanth Ji for you.It is a matter of immense joy that Thalaiva has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him.”
“Congratulate popular actor @rajinikanth ji on being selected for #DadaSahebPhalke Award. The versatile actor contributed immensely for the growth of Indian cinema which endeared him to millions of cinema lovers,” Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik tweeted @Naveen_Odisha.
“Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 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,” Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted @PrakashJavdekar.
