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Dasari Narayana Rao
Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1947 – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, lyricist, and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, in addition to Hindi cinema. He has directed more than 150 feature films in a variety of genres. He holds the '' Limca World Record'' for directing the most number of films in the world. He is known by the moniker ''Darsaka Ratna'' (). His works emphasize social injustice, corruption and gender discrimination. Narayana Rao has received two National Film Awards, nine state Nandi Awards including the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and four Filmfare Awards South including the Lifetime Achievement. During his career he had also acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. Narayana Rao also gained recognition for directing Hindi films such as '' Swarag Narak'' (1978), '' Jyoti Bane Jwala'' (1980), '' Pyaasa Sawan'' (1981), '' Prem Tapasya'' (1983), '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar'' (1984), '' Asha Jyoti'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palakollu
Palakollu is a city and the administrative headquarters of Palakollu Mandal in Narasapuram revenue division in West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Palakollu is situated in Coastal Andhra region of the state. It occupies . census, it has a population of about 61,284 and a Metro population of about 81,199. Palakollu Municipality merged five Grama panchayats of Seven village's (Kontheru, Adavipalem, Palakollu Rural, Bhaggeswaram, Poolapalli, Varidhanam And Ullamparru) on dated 7 January 2020. the Seven Village's population of 42,932 (as 2011 Census) It around occupies and after merged palakollu municipality It around occupies with 35 election wards it is total population of 1,04,216 (as 2011 Census) and making it the third most populous urban area in West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh. It is a part of Eluru Urban Development Authority. In 2018, as per the ''Swachh Bharat mission'' of the Ministry of Urban Development, Under Swachh Survekshan - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Business Times
The ''International Business Times'' is an American online news publication that publishes five national editions in four languages. The publication, sometimes called ''IBTimes'' or ''IBT'', offers news, opinion and editorial commentary on business and commerce. IBT is one of the world's largest online news sources, receiving forty million unique visitors each month. Its 2013 revenues were around $21 million. As of January 2022, IBTimes editions include Australia, India, International, Singapore, U.K. and U.S. ''IBTimes'' was launched in 2005; it is owned by IBT Media, and was founded by Etienne Uzac and Johnathan Davis. Its headquarters are in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. History Founder Etienne Uzac, a native of France, came up with the idea for the global business news site while a student at the London School of Economics. He found that the strongest business newspapers had a focus on the United States and Europe and planned to provide broad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarfarosh (1985 Film)
''Sarfarosh'' () is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language action drama film, produced by Prasan Kapoor and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Sridevi, Leena Chandavarkar and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film is a remake of Telugu-language film ''Sardar Papa Rayudu'' (1980). Plot Inspector Suraj Kapoor is a sheer cop who lives with his mother Seeta. He falls for a naughty girl Vijaya. Besides, 3 traitors Dharm Adhikari, Nyay Sharma, and Satyadev who counterfeit as patriot freedom fighters loot the country. Vijaya is the daughter of Dharm Adhikari and she makes Suraj’s acquaintance with her father when he alarms as Suraj resembles a true loyalist Jwala Singh. Just after, Jwala Singh releases from jail and spins rearward. During the pre-Independence era, Jwala Singh is a powerful insurgent whose presence is a terror to the British. Once, he rescues Seeta from the soldiers and is injured in the crossfire. So, Seeta takes him to their ''Ashram'' heade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zakhmi Sher
''Zakhmi Sher'' () is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action film produced by Pradeep Sharma under the TUTU Films banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Starring Jeetendra and Dimple Kapadia with the music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, it is a remake of the Telugu language film ''Bobbili Puli''. The film marks Kapadia's return to cinema after ''Bobby'' (1973). Plot Major Vijay Kumar Singh a lionhearted soldier leads a happy life with his mother Annapurna, sister Varsha, and finance Advocate Anu Gupta. Just before their wedding, the Indian army declares an emergency. So, Vijay pauses and moves to the battlefield. Swami Kashinath Singh is involved in treasonous activities by keeping several officials under his clutch. Once, Annapurna visits his Ashram and recognizes him as her husband who sharp practiced and absconded from the Indian Army. Frightened Kashinath kills her. Being cognizant of the tragedy, Vijay stands strong and triumphs the victory when he is honored with ''M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaadgaar (1984 Film)
''Yaadgar'' is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, starring Kamal Haasan, Poonam Dhillon and Sanjeev Kumar. The film featured lyrics penned by Indivar and Anjaan, music by Bappi Lahiri. Plot Rajnath "Raju" is a liar; he used to lie to everyone in his village for money. One day a fire erupted in a function in a village, his father was badly injured, he tried to convince the doctor and other villagers to come and help him save his father, but due to his lying habits no one believed him, Eventually, his father died due to lack of medical care. The next day he ends up at his sister's home who was married, his in-laws let him stay in the house in return for helping in household chores, but he ends up as full-time servant and he gets rotten food to eat. One day, when his in-law has an accident, he holds him responsible for being very unlucky for him and the whole family. The next day when he is sent to buy groceries, he saves a blind women from thugs an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asha Jyoti
''Asha Jyoti'' is a 1984 Hindi film starring Rajesh Khanna, Rekha, Reena Roy in lead roles. The film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, who had also directed '' Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar'' with Khanna in the lead role and music was given by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film is remake of Telugu Movie ''Srivari Muchatlu'' (1981). The film grossed 5.75 crores at the box office in 1984 and was a commercial success. It received three stars in the Bollywood guide ''Collections''. Plot Ramesh Chander (Om Shivpuri), a businessman, asks his son Deepak (Rajesh Khanna), a musician, if he would marry his childhood friend Asha (Rekha), but Deepak keeps declining this idea. Deepak falls in love with one of his fans named Jyoti (Reena Roy), a dancer and he informs his parents by telegram that he has chosen a girl. Deepak promises to pay off the debts owed by Jyoti's father. But when Deepak reaches his home in Bombay, he finds that Ramesh has committed suicide due to bankruptcy. Ramesh expresses his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Tapasya
''Prem Tapasya'' () is a 1983 Hindi-language romance film, produced by Akkineni Nageswara Rao under the Annapurna Studios banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Rekha with music composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster movie '' Premabhishekam'' (1981), starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sridevi, Jayasudha. Both the movies are made by the same banner and director. The Hindi film was a flop. Plot The film begins with Mohan Kumar Verma squabbling and falling for a charming Devi. Devi rejects his love at first but has. change of heart on seeing his wholeheartedness and starts to adore him. Elders decide to get them married. Just before the wedding, Devi's brother Dr. Nandalal Kumar Singh finds out Mohan is terminally ill with cancer, and cancels the wedding. Mohan and Devi decide to get married secretly and then, Mohan finds out about his illness from Dr. Chowdary. Mohan finds out that his close friend A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyaasa Sawan
Pyaasa Sawan () is a 1981 Hindi-language drama film, produced by Prasan Kapoor under the Tirupati Pictures Enterprises banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Moushmi Chatterji and music composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal, Lyrics by Santosh Anand. The film was " Super Hit " And the music also became popular. The film is a remake of Telugu movie '' Yedanthasthula Meda'' (1980). Plot Chandrakant, a young and energetic man, is in search of a job. Prabhudas, a millionaire, mistakes him for his wealthy friend's son, so, he offers him a job and also keeps him in his house to make his daughter Shanti's marriage with him. By the time, he learns the truth, Chandrakant and Shanti love each other and they marry against their elders' wish. After the marriage, the couple experiences many difficulties. Once Prabhudas insults Chandrakant and Shanti before everyone. Distressed, Chandrakant decides to take avenge by earning money, so, builds a huge empire thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jyoti Bane Jwala
''Jyoti Bane Jwala'' () is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by Prasan Kapoor under the Tirupati Pictures Enterprises banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Waheeda Rehman, Moushumi Chatterjee, Sarika in the pivotal roles and music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. The film is a remake of the Telugu film '' Katakataala Rudraiah''. Plot Suraj & Malti are love birds. Just before their wedding, Suraj dies in an accident, when Malti is pregnant. Hence, to protect his nobility Malti's father Chanrandas shifts to a remote area. Soon after delivery, he throws the newborn in a dustbin and announces his death. However, Ram Singh the allegiant for a deadly gangster Dharmdas detects and adopts him. Ram Singh & his wife Parvati rear him as Jyoti, and then they have a baby girl Aasha. Jyoti is always heckled as a dustbin by society, as infuriated he kills a person and flees. Years roll by, Jyoti turns into a notorious criminal Jwala, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swarg Narak
''Swarg Narak'' () is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by B. Nagi Reddy under the Vijaya Productions Pvt. Ltd. banner and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra, Moushumi Chatterjee, Shabana Azmi and music is composed by Rajesh Roshan. All three songs became popular. The film is a remake of the Telugu Silver Jubilee movie '' Swargam Narakam'' (1975) made by the same director. Plot The film begins with two close mates Shobha & Geeta. Ongoing they knit with Mohan Kapoor / Micky & Vinod respectively. Soon after the wedding, Geeta realizes Vinod is a vice but as a benevolent, she gets ready to face any consequences. Nevertheless, of his negligence, loathe and punishments she desperately attempts to reform him. Besides, Micky is a wise loyal husband who deeply loves Shobha and lives merrily. However, dubious Shobha always pesters Micky but he endures it. Meanwhile, Pandit Sohanlal Tripathi a man of wit is Micky's friend. He r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is an Indian " newspaper of record". Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (B.C.C.L.), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. Reuters rated ''TOI'' as India's most trus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
