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Girija (actress)
Dasari Girija ( 3 March 1938 – 5 September 1995) was an Indian actress who has worked in Telugu films. She was active in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s in comic roles. She appeared in many films with Relangi, the two of them becoming a famous comedic duo. Film career She was born on 3 March 1938 in Kankipadu, Andhra Pradesh. Her mother is also staging and film actress Dasari Ramatilakam. Her first movie was Kasturi Sivarao's ''Paramanandayya Sishyulu'' (1950). She acted in many films with Relangi and other leading actors of that period. Her portrayal of titular Pathala Bhairavi in 1951 hit film ''Patala Bhairavi'' displayed her talents and resulted in her getting many film offers lasting about two decades. Her role as Usha in ''Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' (1959) opposite Relangi is memorable. The ever lasting comedy song ''Kaseeki Poyanu Ramahari'' has been pictured on them. The comedy-duo also acted in the award-winning ''Ramudu Bheemudu'' (1964) of Suresh Productions. The funny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kankipadu
Kankipadu is a suburb of Vijayawada and a in Krishna District of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the mandal headquarters of Kankipadu mandal in Vuyyuru revenue division. Geography It is located 55 km towards west from district headquarters Machilipatnam. Kankipadu is located at . It has an average elevation of 6 metres (22 feet). Vijayawada is the nearest major city to Kankipadu. Demographics According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Kankipadu mandal is as follows: * Total Population: 63,243 in 16,074 Households. * Male Population: 31,676 and Female Population: 31,567 * Children Under 6-years: 7,166 (Boys - 3,635 and Girls - 3,531) * Total Literates: 39,781 Education The primary and secondary school education is imparted by government, aided and private schools, under the ''School Education Department'' of the state. The medium of instruction followed by different schools are English, Telugu. Transport Vijayawada is the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Character Actress
A character actor is a supporting actor who plays unusual, interesting, or eccentric characters.28 April 2013, The New York Acting SchoolTen Best Character Actors of All Time Retrieved 7 August 2014, "..a breed of actor who has the ability to be almost unrecognizable from part to part, and yet play many, many roles convincingly and memorably. .." The term, often contrasted with that of leading actor, is somewhat abstract and open to interpretation. In a literal sense, all actors can be considered character actors since they all play "characters", but the term more commonly refers to an actor who frequently plays a distinctive and important supporting role. Character actors are generally well-known and recognizable by the audience (by appearance if not by name), even if they play different types of roles in different movies. A character actor may play characters who are very different from the actor's off-screen real-life personality, while in another sense a character actor may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naa Illu
''Naa Illu'' ( en, italic=yes, My Home) is a 1953 Telugu-language film produced and directed by V. Nagayya. The story was written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri. The film had two dance sequences and full-length Hindi songs sung by Meena Kapoor. Plot The story is based on innocent people cheated by rich people. This film is about an ideal man called Sivaram (Nagayya), who lives happily with his wife (Raja Kumari) and two children. They like music very much and want to make their children musicians and singers. He is a responsible bank employee by profession. He goes to Bombay for a financial transaction and gets money. He is trapped by Dhanaraj (Lingamurthy) and gets into the attraction of beautiful Leela (Vidhyavathi). He loses the bank money and gets into jail. By the time he returns, the family conditions are poor. He is even prepared to do some dirty jobs for the sake of his family. His children get encouragement from Balananda Sangham and shine. He gets out of his problems and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
En Veedu
''Naa Illu'' ( en, italic=yes, My Home) is a 1953 Telugu-language film produced and directed by V. Nagayya. The story was written by Devulapalli Krishnasastri. The film had two dance sequences and full-length Hindi songs sung by Meena Kapoor. Plot The story is based on innocent people cheated by rich people. This film is about an ideal man called Sivaram (Nagayya), who lives happily with his wife (Raja Kumari) and two children. They like music very much and want to make their children musicians and singers. He is a responsible bank employee by profession. He goes to Bombay for a financial transaction and gets money. He is trapped by Dhanaraj (Lingamurthy) and gets into the attraction of beautiful Leela (Vidhyavathi). He loses the bank money and gets into jail. By the time he returns, the family conditions are poor. He is even prepared to do some dirty jobs for the sake of his family. His children get encouragement from Balananda Sangham and shine. He gets out of his problems and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashadeepam
''Ashadeepam'' is a 1953 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan, B. S. Saroja, Gemini Ganesan and Padmini. The film had a musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. The film was also simultaneously produced in Tamil under the title ''Aasai Magan''. Malayalam Cast ;Male cast * Gemini Ganesan as Sekhar * T. S. Balaiah as Vikraman * Sathyan as Chandran * V. Dakshinamoorthy as School Teacher * T. N. Gopinathan Nair as Panicker * J. Sasikumar * Nanukkuttan ;Female cast * Padmini as Jayanthi * B. S. Saroja as Shantha * Pankajavalli as Bhanu Amma * Girija as Sarala * Aranmula Ponnamma as Lakshmi Amma Tamil Cast Cast adapted from the song book ;Male cast * R. Ganesh as Sekhar * B. R. Panthulu as Sadhasiva Mudaliar * T. S. Balaiah as Vikraman * Sathyan as Chandran * T. P. Ponnusami Pillai as Post Master * Friend Ramasami as Kanaka Pillai * Master Sethu as Sekhar (Jr) * Master Sheriff as Chandran (Jr) ; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diabetes
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level ( hyperglycemia) over a prolonged period of time. Symptoms often include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased appetite. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many health complications. Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, damage to the nerves, damage to the eyes, and cognitive impairment. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. Insulin is a hormone which is responsible for helping glucose from food get into cells to be used for energy. There are three main types of diabetes mellitus: * Type 1 diabetes results from failure of the pancreas to produce enough insulin due to lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Film
Malayalam cinema is an Indian cinema, Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam'' won the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival, and Most Original Imaginative Film of 1982 by the British Film Institute. Rajiv Anchal's ''Guru (1997 film), Guru'' (1997), Salim Ahamed's ''Adaminte Makan Abu'' (2011) and Lijo Jose Pellissery's ''Jallikkattu'' (2019) were Malayalam films sent by India as its official entries for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards. Other films which achieved global acclaim include ''Chemmeen'' (1965), which received a Certificate of Merit at the Chicago International Film Festival, and a gold medal at the Cannes Film Festival for Best Cinematography.. ''The Hindu''. 11 August 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2011. ''Swaham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavitra Hrudayalu
''Pavitra Hrudayalu'' () is a 1971 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jamuna, Chandrakala and music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The film is produced by C. S. Raju under the Sri Vijaya Venkateswara Films banner. Plot Zamindar Bhujanga Rao has two grandsons, Narendra Babu & Ravindra Babu. Seshagiri his nephew, a pernicious, ruses to usurp his wealth. So, he molds Narendra as a tippler which makes Bhujanga Rao boot him out with his share. In the interim, Ravindra magnifies as a famous singer. Besides, Sivaiah the clerk of Bhujanga Rao resides with his wife Annapurna, and two daughters Susheela & Vijaya. Since Sivaiah is a degenerate, Susheela is the only breadwinner. Once, Sivaiah makes a theft at his office when he is apprehended on implore of his family Bhujanga pardons him but fires his job. Times get worse, their house owner Paanakaalu attempts to rape Susheela when Sivaiah knifes him and is sentenced. Whereat, Sushe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhale Mastaru
''Bhale Mastaru'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language comedy film, produced by C. S. Raju under the Vijayagiri Dhwaja Productions banner and directed by S. D. Lal. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi and Kanchana (actress), Kanchana, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film is remake of the Hindi language, Hindi movie ''Professor (1962 film), Professor'' (1962). Plot Madhu an unemployed youth lives with his ailing mother who needs hospitalization. Once he views an advertisement for a tutor at the residence of lady Zamindar Sitadevi with handsome pay provided the age is required 50. Ergo, to secure his mother Madhu lands therein, in disguise as Prof. Sonty. Zamindar Sitadevi is a spinster who dictates as the guardian over her deceased brother's 5 progeny Vijaya, Vimala, Buchi Babu, and other 2 infants. Now Madhu takes the charge as their caretaker when this naughty frequently attempts to expel him but to avail. Once Madhu is acquainted with Vijaya as the nep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharma Devatha
''Dharma Devatha'' () is a 1952 Indian film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah. The film stars Santha Kumari and Kaushik, with Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Mukkamala, Relangi, Baby Sachu and Girija in supporting roles. It was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Telugu languages. Cast List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan and ''The Hindu''. *Santha Kumari as Kathyayini *Kaushik as Soorasen *Mudigonda Lingamurthy as King Veerasena * Mukkamala as Raghunatha Varma * Relangi as Ranganna *Baby Sachu as Swarna * Girija as Vasanthi *C. V. V. Panthulu *Appa K. Duraiswami as Dharmadhikari *Vangara Venkata Subbaiah as Duvva * B. N. R. as Sanjeevi *K. S. Angamuthu *Ganapathi Bhat *Master Mohan as Gopal ;Dance * Lalitha as Bijlee * Padmini as Narthaki Production The film was produced by P. Pullaiah who also directed it under the banner of Ragini Films, which was owned by him. The choreography was co-performed by Pasumarthi Krishnamurthy, Lalitha and Padmini. The film w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
