Pawan Kalyan Turns 55: Leaders Extend Wishes as Jana Sena Workers Celebrate Across AP

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan received birthday greetings from several prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, as he celebrated his 55th birthday on Wednesday. Leaders wished him good health, a long life and continued success in public service.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, praised Pawan Kalyan for adding momentum to the NDA government's good governance initiatives in Andhra Pradesh. He said the Deputy Chief Minister enjoys considerable respect among the people and wished him good health and longevity to continue serving society.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu described Pawan Kalyan as a friend, Jana Sena president and the “Power Star” who has earned a permanent place in the hearts of his fans. Wishing him a long and energetic life, Naidu praised his efforts to bring reforms and development through the Panchayat Raj Department, particularly in tribal regions. He highlighted initiatives ranging from road construction and greenery promotion to addressing the concerns of tribal communities, saying the efforts were producing positive results. Naidu also lauded his commitment to fulfilling the NDA's promises to the people.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended Pawan Kalyan's contribution towards advancing the NDA's vision for Andhra Pradesh's development and public welfare, while wishing him good health and strength to continue serving the people.

Jana Sena workers and fans celebrated across Andhra Pradesh with rallies and special prayers. A large bike rally was organised near NTR Circle in Vijayawada, while party workers in Markapur held a rally from the party office through town before offering special prayers at the Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple for Pawan Kalyan's health and the state's progress.

Pawan Kalyan began his film career with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi in 1996 and rose to “Power Star” status through films including Tholi Prema, Kushi and Gabbar Singh. He founded the Jana Sena Party in 2014 and currently serves as Deputy Chief Minister, focusing on rural development and Panchayat Raj.

His brother, actor Chiranjeevi, shared old photographs and an emotional message, praising Pawan Kalyan's commitment to tribal welfare, rural development, environmental protection and the people of Pithapuram. The brothers appeared together in Shankar Dada Zindabad in 2007. Pawan Kalyan, who earlier worked with the Praja Rajyam Party, later launched Jana Sena and received Chiranjeevi's wishes for his aspirations to be fulfilled and for continued blessings of Lord Hanuman.