Dr. Ronald Colaco honoured with 'AsiaOne Global Indian of the Year 2022-23' award in Bangkok
Bangkok: Dr. Ronald Colaco, Prominent NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist, was honoured with the ‘AsiaOne Global Indian of the Year 2022-23’ award on February 21 by the AsiaOne Magazine, in association with ETNOW, ZEE TV and CNBC.
The award ceremony, held at Hotel Marriott Marquis in Bangkok on Tuesday, was attended by more than 20 ambassadors of various countries in Thailand.
Dr. Colaco joins the list of several other prominent achievers of Indian origin who have received this award, including Nobel Prize winning economist and philosopher Amartya Sen, CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella, CEO of Pepsi Indra Nooyi, and chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani.
Contributions of Dr. Ronald Colaco across various fields:
Government sector:
Dr. Ronald Colaco has been contributing to the welfare of police department and has provided funds for the construction of two police stations. He also provides aid to several police stations in the state.
He has donated towards construction of top-class "Vakil Bhavan" (Lawyers' Chamber) in Bengaluru.
Similarly, he has contributed to providing basic amenities to various offices of Revenue Department, apart from contributing to the Panchayat Raj building, PWD, Zilla Panchayat, Corporations and construction of roads, among others.
Education sector:
Dr. Colaco has contributed to construction and renovation of various government schools. He has also provided basic amenities to over 30 government schools in the state.
Healthcare sector:
Dr. Colaco also actively takes part in various healthcare programmes as donor.
Religious sector:
Despite being a spiritual Christian himself, Dr. Ronald Colaco's social services were never inspired or shadowed by religious lines.
He has donated generously to the places of worship of all religions, including the Muneeshwar Temple in Bhovipalya, Bengaluru, and to the Suryanarayana Temple in Mangaluru.
He has donated to the reconstruction of the 700-year-old Maddoramma Temple in Singarihalli, Bengaluru.
His donations also include contribution to construction of over 35 temples, mosques and churches across Karnataka.
Dr. Colaco has, on various occasions, helped people in construction of houses, and given aid to farmers.
He has also actively participated in establishing and construction of Konkani Arts Centre, Maand Sobhan Konkani and World Konkani Centre.
Individual assistance:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Colaco provided 20-item ration kits to over 18,000 families, apart from donating towards the Karnataka Government's COVID relief fund.
He also encourages individuals in the field of arts and sports and organizes mass marriage programs for the needy and poor.
He has provided aid to programs for the safety of women, construction of toilets, bus stops, crematoriums and to provide drinking water to people above religious lines.
He has played a key role in the establishment of the first Kannada Bhavan outside India, in Bahrain.
Civic honour in Mangaluru on 24th February
A grand civic honour will be conferred on Dr. Ronald Colaco for receiving the Certificate of Excellence from World Book of Records, London, on Friday, 24th February, at the Father Muller Convention Center near Pumpwell Junction in Mangaluru.
Dr. Ronald Colaco completed his initial studies from Bengaluru before moving abroad for employment. He worked at various top-level companies before beginning his entrepreneurship and business. He has always maintained that he had made a commitment at a very young age to dedicate a part of his earnings for social services and, to this day, sticks by it.
He was awarded a professional doctorate from the European International University, was nominated for the Canara World Missionary and was also honoured by the Canada government. He recently received the Certificate of Excellence from World Book of Records, London, for his social services and is involved in several charitable works, along with his wife Jeen Colaco.
J R Lobo, former MLA and chairman of the Civic Honour committee, said at a press meet on Tuesday that Dr. Colaco's services to the society have earned him several awards and recognition at national and international level.
“Hence we should all come together in honouring him with Civic Honor,” Lobo said.
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Chiranjeevi enters Guinness World Records, recognised as most prolific star in Indian film industry
Hyderabad (PTI): Megastar K Chiranjeevi was on Sunday honoured by the Guinness World Records, which recognised him as the most prolific star in the Indian film industry in the actor/dancer category.
"The most prolific film star in Indian Film Industry-actor/dancer is Konidela Chiranjeevi aka Mega Star (India) achieved on 20 September 2024," said a certificate issued by the Guinness World Records, which was handed over to Chiranjeevi at an event here.
"This moment is unforgettable. I never sought recognition from the Guinness World Records, but it feels incredible to be honored for my dancing. It is dancing that truly made me a star and brought me so many rewards throughout my career," Chiranjeevi said after receiving the certificate.
"All these years of my film career, dance had become part of my life. I still remember dancing in front of legends like Savitri and my first dance steps on screen. I owe this recognition to the directors, producers, music directors, and choreographers who always made sure to showcase my dance performances in films," Chiranjeevi said thanking everyone for the honour.
"Mega star Chiranjeevi has performed 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs in his 156 films in a span of 45 years," sources close to the actor said.
"September 22 also happens to be the day when the mega star made his debut in the year 1978," they said.
Speaking on the occasion, Guinness World Records adjudicator Richard Stenning praised Chiranjeevi’s extraordinary contribution, stating, "after thoroughly reviewing all 156 films and his dance performances, we found this achievement to be officially amazing."
Superstar Aamir Khan, who shared the dais with Chiranjeevi, said he is a huge fan of the star.
"I see him as my elder brother. I was so happy that Chiranjeevi garu is being given this honour and I was really thrilled to know that. If you notice him in any song of his, "his own heart" is in it, and he is enjoying himself," Khan said.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, and BRS Working President K T Rama Rao were among those who congratulated Chiranjeevi.
Revanth Reddy in a post on 'X' said, "It is a matter of pride for Telugu people that popular movie actor Konidela Chiranjeevi got a place in the Guinness Book of World Records."
In a post on 'X', Kishan Reddy said "Megastar for a reason! Congratulations to one of the most admired Indian film star Sri K Chiranjeevi Garu on being recognised as the Most Prolific Film Star in Indian Film Industry, Actor / Dancer. 24000 dance moves in 537 songs in his 156 films in a span of 45 years - This is simply incredible! This is an iconic feat. Your legacy will be an inspiration for generations.@KChiruTweets".
Chandrababu Naidu in a post on 'X' said "I extend my heartiest congratulations to Mega Star and Padma Vibhushan awardee, @KChiruTweets Garu, on being recognised by The Guinness World Records as the Most Prolific Film Star in Indian Film Industry, Actor/ Dancer. He has made an unparalleled contribution to Telugu cinema with his grace and artistry. This recognition not only adds another feather to his cap, but it also elevates the pride of Telugu people all over the world."
Chiranjeevi is one of the top stars of the South cinema, having worked in over 150 feature films in Telugu as well as Hindi, Tamil and Kannada.
Some of his popular films include "Rudra Veena", "Indra", "Tagore", "Swayam Krushi", "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy", "Stalin" and "Gang Leader".
He was bestowed with the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour awarded for exceptional and distinguished service, along with Indian cinema icon Vyjayanthimala, in May this year.
He was previously honoured with Padma Bhushan in 2006.
