Chiranjeevi rules out active role in politics
Hyderabad (PTI): Dispelling speculation about his political career, superstar Chiranjeevi has said he will stay away from politics for the rest of his life and continue to keep films close to his heart.
Speaking at a film event here Tuesday night, he said his younger brother and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is taking forward his political ideals and service motto.
"For the rest of this birth I will keep films close to my heart and serve the film industry, staying away from politics," he said.
He said many people are having doubts whether he would be active in politics again as some big leaders appear to be keen on bringing him on board.
"There is no (plan) to take to politics. So, don't have such doubts," he said.
Chiranjeevi (69) made a grand entry into politics in 2008 launching the Praja Rajyam Party which merged with the Congress in 2011.
The veteran actor had also served as Union Minister during the UPA regime.
There has been some speculation of late about Chiranjeevi becoming active in politics again.
Some senior Congress leaders have claimed that Chiranjeevi is their party leader, while some media reports speculated that he might join the BJP.
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Klaasen, Kishan power SRH to 33-run win, top spot
Hyderabad (PTI): Heinrich Klaasen (69) and Ishan Kishan (55) made Punjab Kings pay dearly for their sloppy fielding, powering Sunrisers Hyderabad to a handsome 41-run win to jump to the top of the table in the IPL, here on Wednesday.
The duo helped in setting a challenging total of 235 for 4 after Punjab Kings opted to bowl.
In reply, Punjab Kings were restricted to 202 for seven to succumb to their third loss on the trot and slipped to second spot.
Cooper Connolly waged a lone battle for PBKS with a brilliant 107 not out from 59 balls (7x4, 8x6) but lacked support from the other end.
For SRH, Pat Cummins (2/34) and Shivang Kumar (2/45) were the main wicket takers.
Earlier, dropped on nine, Klaasen capitalised to smash three fours and four sixes in his 43-ball knock.
Kishan, who survived two reprieves -- a dropped catch and a missed stumping -- struck a brisk 32-ball 55, including two fours and four sixes.
For Punjab Kings, Yuzvendra Chahal was the most economical, returning 1/32, but endured a frustrating outing as all the dropped chances and the missed stumping came off his bowling.
Brief Scores
Sunrisers Hyderabad 235 for 4 in 20 overs (Heinrich Klaasen 69, Ishan Kishan 55; Yuzvendra Chahal 1/32). Punjab Kings (Cooper Connolly 107 not out; Pat Cummins 2/34, Shivang Kumar 2/45). SRH won by 33 runs.
