The state government of Karnataka held a grand celebration in Bengaluru on Tuesday in honor of late actor Puneeth Rajkumar. On the occasion of the 67th Karnataka Rajyotsava, Puneeth received the highest civilian honor conferred by the state of Karnataka, the Karnataka Ratna. Superstars Rajinikanth and Jr. NTR attended the ceremony as special guests.
Rajinikanth calls Puneeth Rajkumar ‘God’s Child’ in Karnataka Rajyotsava; Jr NTR gives emotional speech for deceased friend
Rajinikanth first shortened his comments because of the rain. The actor stated that he did not want the audience to wait in the rain. “Everyone should live together in peace, harmony and happiness without the differences of caste and religion. I seek the blessings of Rajarajeshwari, Allah and Jesus for that,” Rajinikanth said in his speech according to an Indian Express report.
Later on, Rajinikanth called Puneeth Rajkumar “God’s child” and compared him to a number of heroic legendary figures. Next up was Telugu actor Jr. NTR, who charmed the audience by speaking fluent Kannada. The actor made it clear that he did not participate in the occasion in recognition of his acting prowess, to honor the friendship of his Puneeth Rajkumar.
Jr NTR added: “A person inherits family heritage and surname from his parents. But individuality must be earned. If there is anyone who has won a whole state with just his personality and smile without ego, arrogance and war, it is only Puneeth Rajkumar. He is the superstar of the people of Karnataka,” during the event.
He added: “A wonderful son, a wonderful husband, a wonderful father, a wonderful friend, a dancer and a singer. And above all, he was a great person. The richness in his smile cannot be found anywhere else. That is why he is called the king of smiles. That’s why he gets this award. But make no mistake. I think Puneeth Rajkumar is the definition of Karnataka Ratna.”
For the inexperienced, Puneeth Rajkumar died of cardiac arrest on October 29, 2021 at the age of 46. Puneeth’s wife Ashwini took the honors at the event.
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