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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and greeted renowned actress Vyjayanthimala in Chennai, sharing moments of the encounter on social media. Expressing appreciation for her significant contributions to Indian cinema, especially in both South Indian and Hindi film industries, PM Modi commended Vyjayanthimala’s achievements.
In the shared images, PM Modi is seen with folded hands, offering his greetings with a Namaste to the Padma Vibhushan recipient. The second picture captures a conversation between the Prime Minister and the veteran actor. The post, receiving widespread attention on social media, highlights Vyjayanthimala’s recent recognition with the Padma Vibhushan Award and her performance of Bharatnatyam in Ayodhya.
PM Modi’s tweet on X reads, “Glad to have met Vyjayanthimala Ji in Chennai. She has just been conferred the Padma Vibhushan and is admired across India for her exemplary contribution to the world of Indian cinema.”
Glad to have met Vyjayanthimala Ji in Chennai. She has just been conferred the Padma Vibhushan and is admired across India for her exemplary contribution to the world of Indian cinema. pic.twitter.com/CFVwp1Ol0t
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2024
Reflecting on Vyjayanthimala’s illustrious career, the post outlines her early start in Tamil cinema at the age of 16 with the film ‘Vazhakai.’ The actress gained fame not only in the South but also in the North, with notable films like ‘Ganga Jamuna,’ ‘Sangam,’ and ‘Amrapali,’ receiving widespread acclaim. Her Hindi cinema debut was in the 1951 film ‘Bahar,’ followed by the 1955 superhit ‘Devdas.’ The post captures the essence of the meeting, celebrating the timeless contributions of Vyjayanthimala to Indian cinema.
