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Actor Chiranjeevi Pays Tribute to Late Actor G.V. Narayana Rao

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Actor G.V. Narayana Rao has died. He was a well-known actor in Telugu films.

Famous actor Chiranjeevi went to his funeral. He said sorry words about his friend.

Chiranjeevi said their work made a gap between them. They both had many duties in the film business.

Chiranjeevi did not see his friend often in the last years. But he said their friendship was strong.

Narayana Rao worked in many films. He got a Nandi Award for his acting. This is a big film prize in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

People remember Narayana Rao as a kind and talented actor. Many film stars are sad about his death.

Vocabulary15 words

funeral
an event when people say goodbye to a dead person
gap
a space between two things
duties
jobs you must do
Nandi Award
a big prize for film work in some Indian states
veteran
someone who has done a job for a long time
tribute
words that show respect for someone
co-star
an actor who works with another actor
industry
all the people and companies in one kind of work
condolences
kind words you say when someone dies
legacy
what a person leaves behind after they die
career
the jobs a person has over many years
mourn
to feel sad because someone died
respect
a good feeling about someone
cinema
movies and film making
friendship
the good feeling between friends

Quiz

1. Who attended the funeral?
2. What did Chiranjeevi say caused the gap between them?
3. What award did Narayana Rao win?

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Actor G.V. Narayana Rao has _____. He was a well-known actor in Telugu films.

Famous actor Chiranjeevi went to his _____. He said sorry words about his friend.

Chiranjeevi said their work made a _____ between them. They both had many _____ in the film business.

Chiranjeevi did not see his friend often in the last years. But he said their _____ was strong.

Narayana Rao worked in many films. He got a _____ for his acting.

People remember Narayana Rao as a kind and talented actor. Many film _____ are sad about his death.

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