Sobhita Dhulipala Presents PM Narendra Modi with a Kondapalli Bommala Doll

Synopsis

Actress Sobhita Dhulipala and her husband Chay Akkineni met PM Narendra Modi at Parliament House, where she gifted him a kondapalli bommala doll. They presented a tribute to legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, emphasizing the significance of this recognition for their family and fans of Indian cinema.

Key Takeaways

Sobhita Dhulipala met PM Narendra Modi.
Presented a traditional kondapalli bommala doll.
Tribute to Akkineni Nageswara Rao by Dr. Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad.
Acknowledgment of ANR's contributions to Indian cinema.
Personal significance of the doll to Sobhita.

Mumbai, Feb 7 (NationPress) Actress Sobhita Dhulipala and her spouse, actor Chay Akkineni, had the privilege of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House today.

During this memorable event, Sobhita gifted the Prime Minister a traditional kondapalli bommala (dancing doll), a beloved handicraft from Andhra Pradesh that is deeply meaningful to her.

The couple expressed their sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister for this opportunity, during which they paid homage to the iconic actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). The tribute, named ‘Akkineni Ka Virat Vyaktitva,’ was presented by Padma Bhushan recipient Dr. Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, recognizing ANR's significant contributions to Indian cinema.

Sobhita and Chay conveyed their heartfelt thanks for the acknowledgment of ANR's life's work, deeming it a cherished validation not just for their family, but also for ANR’s extensive fan base and Indian movie enthusiasts worldwide.

The actress shared moments from the meeting on her Instagram, including a photo where she is seen handing the doll to the Prime Minister.

In their caption, the couple expressed, “We are immensely grateful to Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji for today’s meeting at Parliament House. It was a privilege to present ‘Akkineni Ka Virat Vyaktitva’ by Padma Bhushan awardee Dr.Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, a tribute to ANR garu’s cinematic legacy. Your acknowledgment of his life's work is a significant affirmation for our family, fans, and Indian cinema lovers. #ANRLegacy #IndianCinema #ANRLivesOn.”

Sobhita remarked, “P.S.: Those who know me are aware of my love for kondapalli bommalu (dancing dolls), which remind me of my childhood in my grandparents’ home in Tenali. I am thrilled to gift him one and to see that he is well-versed in this traditional craft and its origins in Andhra Pradesh.”

Expressing gratitude to Modi for honoring his father, Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s lifelong contributions, Telugu star Nagarjuna stated, “We are profoundly grateful to Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodiji for today's meeting at Parliament House. It was a privilege to present 'Akkineni Ka Virat Vyaktitva' by Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, a tribute to my father ANR garu's cinematic heritage. Your acknowledgment of his life’s work is a significant validation for our family, fans, and Indian cinema enthusiasts. We are extremely thankful for this chance. #ANRLegacy #IndianCinema #ANRLivesOn.”