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No, it is not accurate to say that Telugu film actor Chiranjeevi was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the UK Parliament. While Chiranjeevi was indeed honored at a ceremony held at the UK Parliament's House of Commons on March 19, 2025, the Lifetime Achievement Award he received was not awarded by the UK Parliament itself.

Instead, the award, titled the "Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Service through Cultural Leadership," was presented by Bridge India, a UK-based public policy organization.

The event took place at the House of Commons and was attended by several Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling Labour Party, including Navendu Mishra, Sojan Joseph, and Bob Blackman, who participated in felicitating him for his contributions to cinema and society. 

The confusion may stem from social media posts and reports that inaccurately attributed the award directly to the UK Parliament or the British Government. Chiranjeevi himself expressed gratitude for the honor on social media, noting the recognition from Team Bridge India and the warm reception by esteemed MPs, ministers, and diplomats at the House of Commons. This distinction clarifies that while the venue and participation of MPs lent prestige to the occasion, the award originated from Bridge India, not the UK Parliament as an institution.