Mega Star talks about his inspirations in his journey

Mega Star Chiranjeevi along with top stars Mohanlal, Mithun Chakraborty, Hema Malini and Rajinikanth featured in the panel discussion in the initiative Waves 2025 Summit  undertaken by PM Modi.

PM  Modi inaugurated the four day event and it was an initiative by the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is envisioned for gainfully leveraging India's rich spiritual legacy for global harmony and propel the creator's economy in the right direction.

Shah Rukh Khan,Aamir Khan, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt arrived at the venue and met with organisers and staff members. Vicky Kaushal, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput and Anupam Kher were also seen at the venue.

Chiranjeevi speaking at the event, spoke about his inspirations. He said his journey started dancing at family functions and with the friends. He added  "Slowly my inclination towards acting developed, that's when I went to Chennai, and right from the beginning, so many legends were already there. More than half-a-dozen superstars were already there. What is that extra that I could contribute? My aim was to hit the bullseye."

He continued  "In 1977, I was a student at the Film Institute, and I saw Mithun da, and the performance he won a National Award. I took inspiration from him, to not wear makeup and look like average boy. From Sholay, I learned to do all my stunts myself. I took inspiration from the great Amitabh Bachchan. For dancing, I took inspiration from Kamal, my senior. I moulded myself."