Mohan Babu Birthday 2011

The birthday celebrations of Dr Manchu Mohan Babu were held at Sri Vidyaniketan Educational Institute at Tirupathi on March 19th. The chief guest for the grandeur was Dr Chiranjeevi. Other VIP guests were K Raghavendra Rao, Venkayya Naidu, Dr Gazal Srinivas, Dr Varaprasad Reddy, NV Prasad, MLA Ganta Srinivas, Vishnuvardhan, Manoj, etc.

On the occasion of his birthday Mohan Babu felicitated Venkayya Naidu.

Later while speaking Venkayya Naidu said, “I offer my birthday wishes to Dr Mohan Babu and I wish him to continue his services in the film industry as well as educational field. Education is like a weapon. If we can understand that, then our life will be complete. I appreciate Mohan Babu for establishing this institution in a peaceful atmosphere. This institution has given me a new experience. I liked it very much. This has reminded me of my childhood and my education. I wish that this would become yet another Shanti Niketan in the future and wish to see as nation’s pride. Abdul Kalam had already proved that one can go to any level with hardwork. This was proved by Late NTR also. I too did my education by studying under kerosene lamp and I came up to this level. We don’t need a family background to come up in life. There will not be any need for us to go abroad in the near future. I’m sure that the situations will arise when the foreigners will land up here. So I only request you students to study abroad, earn and come back to our motherland, because one who forgets their motherland is like forgetting their mother. Mohan Babu started the educational institute in his hometown even though he had the opportunity to establish in Hyderabad. The word ‘Mummy’ comes from lips where as the word ‘Amma’ comes from the heart. Similarly there is a huge difference between ‘Sorry’ and ‘Kshaminchandi’. Telugu Desam is the pride for all Telugu people. If we do not talk Telugu having born on Telugu land it is a shame. We would definitely start programmes that gives prominence to Telugu if our party wins. We should be proud of being born on this land. Whatever be the religion we should be proud to be an Indian. I wish this Ugadi will be prosperous for everyone.”
After his speech Venkayya Naidu, Koneru Ravi, V Damodhar, Ganta Srinivas Rao, YS Sudhakar Reddy, K Lakshmi Narayana, etc., gave away the mementos to the students.

Dr Chiranjeevi while speaking, “I came to see this place. It is a pleasant evening and beautiful atmosphere. I’m able to see the hearts not the people. The people came here to share their affection. May be even the moon wanted to spend some time with Mohan Babu. I got a call from Mohan Babu saying that his birthday is on 19th and invited me to come to Tirupathi. Hence I’m here today. Mohan Babu is rough in talking but soft-hearted person. In our 30 years of association, the truth is that once our friendship is formed he will maintain that till the end. Our relation is like Tom and Jerry because even you all know that those two characters cannot live apart. Our friendship is also something similar to that. On the occasion of his birthday today, I offer my praying to God to grant him good health and long life. Mohan Babu is a hardworker and his life itself is a message. He was born in a farmer’s family in a remote village in this district only. He came up in life in such manner that every Telugu person will feel proud of him. I’ve a special place for him in my heart because I know how many hurdles and insults he faced to come up in life. Mohan Babu is the best example to say one can achieve anything with their hardwork. Although Mohan Babu reached heights as an actor, he is feeling more happy through this educational institution. He personally shared this happiness with me many a times. The students of this institution are like precious stones. Today everybody spoke about the students and opined about their future. The stage of student life is the most important stage in everyone’s life.”

Speaking further he said, “I always wanted to become an actor and get good name and fame. But there is lot of hardwork behind the title ‘Megastar’. So everyone should have goals in life. We should not only have dreams but also put in lot of efforts to get fulfilled. If we sincerely focus on what we aim at we can certainly achieve that. After I was well established as an actor I wanted to do something to the people. So I started a blood bank and eye bank. But I’m still not satisfied with what I’ve done. So with the intention of serving the people I chose politics because on it will serve as a platform to reach my goal. I’m sure days are not far off for me to get the opportunity to serve the people of this state. I consider myself as weapon to reach my goal and I believe in that. So I request the students to plan now itself what you want become and plan accordingly. You will definitely become provided you focus on it. I’m confident that this institution will reach the heights to the extent of becoming the nation’s pride. I came to this campus in 1996 and sensed that Mohan Babu would develop the institution at a fast pace. When I requested to provide education for the daughter of my cook he instantly organised the educational facility. Such is the kind hearted person is Mohan Babu.”

Dr Mohan Babu said, “Chiranjeevi said the truth that we both are good friends. Both of us are in good position today. He said that he wanted to do something in politics. I offer my prayers to God to grant your wish. Actually we both do not have any issues but due to the gossips that circulated we both have criticized each other. When it comes to dances it is Chiranjeevi in Andhra Pradesh. Whereas I’m good at dialogue delivery only. This is the truth. Andhra people have given the title ‘Megastar’ to him. One should remember that we can achieve anything only with the hard work. I never thought I would become an actor. I used to play stage dramas along with my father. Later I turned teacher but I lost my job because I did not belong to their religion. Hence I established this institution to serve selflessly without regard for caste or creed. I faced many hurdles in life. In 1993 Shivaji Ganesan garu gave the school’s prospectus to Chiranjeevi.”

He continued his speech by saying that Nagarjuna graced the function yesterday and that he was happy by his visit. Then he said, “Chiranjeevi, I wish to see you achieve whatever you are aiming at. I thank each and everyone who attended this function. Out of 325 colleges in India, our college stood 3rd in position by achieving in various fields. My wish is to see this college as the best college in India. When my mother was in hospital my relatives prepared a note for Rs 500/- and said that they would give Rs 200/- but finally did not give even that after making us follow them for 5 days. Later she recovered through natural therapy. In this manner I faced many hurdles in life.”