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The Dr. YSR awards meet, unplugged and unhinged!

05-09-2025 12:00:00 AM

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Picture this: A swanky awards meet in honour of the legendary Dr. YSR, where the air is thick with nostalgia, political banter, and a generous dollop of unintentional comedy. The stage is set, the mics are hot, and the crowd is ready for some serious fun—because, let’s face it, when politicians gather, it’s less about policy and more about who can steal the show with the best one-liner. Buckle up for a 600-word rollercoaster through the Dr. YSR Awards Meet, served with a side of snark and a sprinkle of chaos.

First up, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the man with a grin as wide as his ambitions, takes the stage and delivers a wonderful, heart touching speech that’s less policy sermon and more humour. He dives into the epic bromance of Dr. YSR and Dr. KVP Ramachandra Rao, a bond so tight it could make a rom-com director jealous. “Many are trying to be my KVP,” Revanth declares, pausing for dramatic effect, “but not everyone can pull off the YSR-KVP duo vibe!” The crowd roars, with Deputy CM Bhatti and Minister Sridhar Babu practically choking on their laughter. Then, Revanth drops the mic (figuratively, of course): “These days, people are just itching to park their backsides on the Chair of Power!” Oh, snap!

Was that a sly dig at someone eyeing the throne? Kahi pe nigaah, kahi pe nishana—someone’s ears must’ve been burning!

The plot thickens when Dr. YSR’s daughter and APCC Chief Sharmila makes a fashionably late entrance. Revanth, mid-speech, spots her and, with the flair of a game-show host, halts his oration. “Sharmila, come on up and grab my chair!” he quips, pointing to the empty seat on the dais. The audience loses it, cackling like they’ve just heard the punchline of the century. Kissa Kursi Ka, anyone? That chair’s getting more action than a reality TV confessional booth!

Meanwhile, former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda takes the stage, clutching his speech like it’s the Holy Grail. This man’s commitment to his script is so intense, it’s practically a love story. But—plot twist!—he fumbles the pages not once, but twice, reading from the wrong section like a kid lost in a choose-your-own-adventure book. The crowd doesn’t care; they’re just happy he’s sticking to the script. It’s giving major SM Krishna vibes—remember when our former External Affairs Minister accidentally read his counterpart’s speech at a global summit? Classic! Political faux pas are like bad dance moves at a wedding—nobody’s surprised, but everyone’s entertained.

Back on the dais, Revanth’s chilling, probably plotting his next zinger, when former APCC Chief Gidugu Rudraraju and CM’s close aide Rohin Reddy lean in for a whisper-fest. What’s the tea? Are they planning a post-event meet or dropping some juicy political gossip? We’ll never know, but the sneaky muttering adds a dash of intrigue to the proceedings. It’s like watching a live episode of Political Whisper Challenge.

Then there’s Dr. KVP Ramachandra Rao, the mastermind behind this shindig and YSR’s certified soul mate. He steps up to shower Revanth with praise so sweet, it could give you a sugar rush. “Revanth’s patience is why he’s CM today,” KVP declares, probably picturing Revanth meditating like a zen monk while others scramble for power.