Pawan Kalyan's Emotional Birthday Tribute to Chiranjeevi on 70th

"My Annaya was always a Hero for me...": Pawan Kalyan pens emotional birthday message for elder brother Chiranjeevi

Hyderabad, August 22

In a post on X, Pawan Kalyan shared that just a thought about his brother brings joy to him, as he went on to touch on a few cherished memories.

"In our childhood, he went away from home to pursue his college education in Narsapur. And his homecoming for summer holidays was a festive season. A big pain and disappointment used to follow when he used to go back for his college. We all used to miss his absence and feel the vacuum. Home was never vibrant till he was back. In my school days, just walking beside him was a proud moment. I used to feel like I am walking with the world's most important person; by then, he was just in college," he wrote.

Pawan Kalyan shared how he found his brother as a hero, even before he became a "hero."

"My Annaya was always a Hero for me even before he became a Hero. In the early days of his film career, he brought a big blue bag from his first Singapore trip. In that blue bag I found my first tiny Lego helicopter, few remote cars, racing track, some comics, music tapes, tape recorder, scented Yardley Co. powders, soaps, few perfumes and other small gifts to others. He always brought us joy and smiles into our small home," he added.

The Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM also recalled watching his brother's struggles, hard work, and injuries, adding he would often feel guilty for "living off his hard work and sacrifice."

"The way he lit up our family and relatives with his generosity, and he extended the same spirit to his friends, producers, film fraternity and everyone he touched. He is one of the primary and key persons who acted as a cultural bridge between the South and Hindi film industry. He always believed in Indian cinema. Pratibandh and Aaj Ka GoondaRaj were two of his blockbusters in Hindi," he continued.

Alongside his note, Pawan Kalyan shared a childhood picture with his elder brother, followed by a video featuring the brothers with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Reacting to the same, Chiranjeevi expressed pride as he got emotional revisiting the "precious chapters" of their lives.

"You call me your Hero, but your determination, honesty and selfless journey have inspired me in countless ways too. Thank you for this beautiful gift of memories, Kalyan Babu. Your love is one of the greatest blessings of my life," a part of his response read.

Fondly referred to as the "megastar", Chiranjeevi is celebrating his 70th birthday on Saturday. He has received an outpouring of wishes and greetings from fans, friends, family, and members of the film fraternity.

— ANI