Ram Charanpays tribute to NTR at centenary celebrations

Global fame Ram Charan has been busy with his upcoming movies. The actor is also expecting his first child with wife Upasana this summer. Recently, Late Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Gari Centenary celebrations were held in a magnanimous manner at Kaithalapur Grounds, Kukatpally, Hyderabad. Ram Charan also graced the event recalling his memories with late actor.

Talking about his meeting with NTR during his childhood, Ram Charan said, “I don’t know where to start. His name is beyond all benchmarks and achievements. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Garu is a Big Personality. More than we speak about Rama or Krishna, we keep thinking about them within ourselves. We shouldn’t talk but experience such things. We should remember their achievements, and draw inspiration from their way of living. Walking in their footsteps gives us immense pride and happiness. Every artist including me who goes to the film set every day remembers his name. He made us known. What is the film industry? What is the Telugu film industry?  To our neighbouring States as well as the entire country and other countries too. The Great Legend N.T. Rama Rao Garu brings respect to our film industry among others. This Industry has such a great personality. It is a privilege for all of us to work in the Industry where NTR Garu belonged.”

The RRR star further added, “I met NTR Garu only once. I and Purandhareswari gari’s son Ritesh used to go to skating classes as kids. We used to finish our classes by early morning 5:30 to 6:00. One day Ritesh asked me to go to his grandfather’s house. He was a chief minister at that time. He has huge security. I felt that I don’t even have the strength to say yes or no. I said okay. We both went on our skates from Purandhareswari Gari house and arrived at Rama Rao Gari’s house by 6:30 AM.”

He went on to say, “I wanted to meet NTR Garu and take a leave from him. But, when we reached his house, he got up and readied. He is about to have his breakfast. As everyone is aware, He is having a big chicken piece at that age healthily. When he saw me he made me sit and offered tiffin. I felt I lucky. I always cherish those moments of sharing breakfast with him. Thanks to Purandhareswari Garu for providing me with that opportunity. His name will live as long as there is Telugu Film Industry.”