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Jayapradha
Jaya Prada Nahata (born Lalitha Rani; 3 April 1962) is an Indian actress and politician. She is hailed as one of the most iconic and influential actresses in both Telugu and Hindi film industries in late '70s, '80s and early '90s. Jayaprada is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and has starred in many Telugu and Hindi films along with several Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi films. She left the film industry at the peak of her career, as she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1994 and entered politics. She was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh from 2004 to 2014. Some of her notable films include ''Anthuleni Katha'' (1976), ''Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976), '' Sita Kalyanam'' (1976), '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977), ''Yamagola'' (1977), ''Sanaadi Appanna'' (1977), ''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' (1979), '' Sargam'' (1979), '' Ooriki Monagadu'' (1981), ''Kaamchor'' (1982), '' Kaviratna Kalidasa'' (1983), ''Sagara Sangamam'' (1983), ''Tohfa'' (198 ...
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Huliya Haalina Mevu
''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' () is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language epic historical drama film directed by Vijay, based on a novel of the same name by Bharathisutha starring Rajkumar as Chengumani, the commander-in-chief of the 18th-century Kingdom of Coorg. Jayachitra and Jayapradha feature in pivotal roles. The movie was dubbed in Telugu as ''Prachanda Bheri''. This was also Rajkumar's first cinemascope movie. Plot Chengumani, a tiger hunter becomes the king's commander-in-chief after saving his life, but his life gets complicated when he falls in love with Poovi and marries her. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, with lyrics penned by Chi. Udaya Shankar. Tracks Trivia *The movie was 7th of the nine movies (excluding cameo appearances in ''Shiva Mecchida Kannappa and Gandhada Gudi Part 2'' )from Dr. Rajkumar - director Vijay duo and the duo's second movie made on the backdrop of royal family after the 1975 classic '' Mayura''. *The movie has the ...
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Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry, officially known as Rajamahendravaram, is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and District headquarters of East Godavari district. It is the sixth most populated city in the state. During British rule, the District of Rajahmundry was created in the Madras Presidency in 1823. It was reorganised in 1859 and bifurcated into the Godavari and Krishna districts. Rajahmundry was the headquarters of Godavari district, which was further bifurcated into East Godavari and West Godavari districts in 1925. When the Godavari district was bifurcated, Kakinada became the headquarters of East Godavari and Eluru became the headquarters of West Godavari. It is administered under Rajahmundry revenue division of the East Godavari district. The city is known for its floriculture, history, culture, agriculture, economy, tourism, and its heritage. It is known as the "Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh". The city's name was derived from Rajaraja Narendra, the ruler of Chalukya d ...
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Tamil Language
Tamil (; ' , ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Indian territory of Puducherry. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by the Tamil diaspora found in many countries, including Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and Mauritius. Tamil is also natively spoken by Sri Lankan Moors. One of 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India, Tamil was the first to be classified as a classical language of India. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages of India.. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). A. K. Ramanujan described it as "the on ...
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Sanaadi Appanna
''Sanaadi Appanna'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language musical film directed by Vijay based on the novel ''Kuniyitu Hejje Naliyithu Gejje'' by Krishnamoorthy Puranik which was loosely based on the life of Bagalkote shehnai player Appanna (1876-1945). It starred Rajkumar in title role with Jaya Prada in the lead role along with Ashok, Balakrishna, R. Sampath, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Papamma and Baby Madhavi in supporting roles. Puneeth Rajkumar made a brief appearance in one of the songs of this film. The film is considered a landmark in Kannada cinema. It is notable for the fact that Bismillah Khan played the actual shehnai for Rajkumar's character in this movie. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Sannayi Appanna'' (1980) starring Sobhan Babu. It saw a theatrical run of 50 weeks. Cast * Rajkumar as Appanna * Jaya Prada as Basanthi * Ashok as Hanmanthu or Rao, Appanna's son * Suma as Hanumanthu/Rao's wife * Balakrishna as Apashruthi Ayyanna * Sampath, Appanna's uncle * Thoo ...
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Yamagola
''Yamagola'' ( Havoc in Hell or The Great Havoc) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film directed by T. Rama Rao who co-wrote the film with D. V. Narasa Raju. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jaya Prada, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was produced by S. Venkataratnam who also worked as the cinematographer. ''Yamagola'' released on 21 October 1977 and received positive reviews. The dialogues penned by D. V. Narasaraju were perceived as a satire on contemporary politics, especially the Emergency and are considered as one of the highlights of the film along with the performances of the cast and the music. It was remade in Hindi as ''Lok Parlok'' (1979) and in Tamil as ''Yamanukku Yaman'' (1980), while also inspiring the 2007 Telugu film ''Yamadonga''. Plot The film begins in a village where its President Satyam makes the area prosperous and confronts the barbarities of a tyrant Rudrayya. Satyam falls for a charming girl Savitri daughter of Rudrayya. Kno ...
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Adavi Ramudu (1977 Film)
''Adavi Ramudu'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Satyanarayana and Suryanarayana under their banner of Satya Chitra. It was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jaya Prada and Jayasudha in lead roles along with Nagabhushanam, Satyanarayana, Gummadi and Jaggayya in other supporting roles. The film was based on Vijay's 1973 film ''Gandhada Gudi.'' The film focuses on the need to preserve the flora and fauna at a time when the CITES treaty was signed with an aim to reduce the economic incentive to poach endangered species. The grand success of ''Gandhada Gudi'' made with a forest backdrop prompted NTR to work on a script and dialogues based on a forest backdrop. In 1973, when Satyanarayana and Suryanarayana were planning their next production venture ''Gandhada Gudi'', went on to be a blockbuster hit in Karnataka. This prompted the team to suggest that Jandhyala should work on the script and dialogues based on a forest ...
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Sita Kalyanam (1976 Film)
''Seetha Kalyanam'' is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Bapu from a screenplay written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. Based on the Bala Kanda, the ensemble cast film relates events from the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, up to his wedding to Seetha, incarnation of Lakshmi. The film won the Filmfare Award for Best Direction (Telugu). It was screened at the BFI London Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, San Reno and Denver International Film Festivals in 1978, and is part of the course work at the British Film Institute. Plot Granted several boons by the gods Brahma and Shiva, Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, uses his many powers to plague all creation, notably molesting women, many of whom he kidnaps. At the appeal of the gods and the sages, Vishnu assures them that he shall take an incarnation as a mortal, as the arrogant Rakshasa had never sought protection from men (or apes). The goddess Lakshmi choose ...
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Siri Siri Muvva
''Siri Siri Muvva'' is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Jaya Prada and Chandra Mohan. K. Viswanath later remade the film with his leading lady Jaya Prada, as '' Sargam'', in 1979. ''Siri Siri Muvva'' was screened at the International Film Festival of India, and Moscow International Film Festival, and has received two National Film Awards. Plot Hyma (Jaya Pradha) is a mute girl who is passionate about dancing. She is ill-treated by her stepmother (Ramaprabha), who wants to make her daughter Savithri ( Kavitha) a heroine. Sambayya (Chandramohan), an orphan, is deeply in love with Hyma, and saves her from being cheated by her vile stepmother and her nephew, Badram (Devadas Kanakala). Sambayya takes Hyma to the city after her father's (Satyanarayana) death, where he is afflicted by TB. Hyma earns money by dancing at a Kalakshetra. Sambayya wants her to marry the organizer Ram Babu, but Hyma's heart beats only for her loyal c ...
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Anthuleni Katha
''Anthuleni Katha'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Jaya Prada, with Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Rajinikanth and Sripriya in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan played a cameo. The film is a remake of the 1974 Tamil film ''Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'', which was also directed by Balachander. This is Jaya Prada's first starring role, reprising the role played by Sujatha in the original and is considered to be one of her best films. This was also Rajinikanth's first major role. This film was shot in black-and-white. Plot Saritha ( Jaya Prada) is a working woman in a poor family. She works hard to support her widowed sister, unmarried sister, her blind younger brother, her mother, her drunkard brother Murthy ( Rajinikanth) and his family. Her father abandons the family and goes on a pilgrimage. Her brother not only does not take responsibilities, but also creates additional problems for her. She has a longtime boyfriend, who wants to marry her, but ...
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Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh (; , 'Northern Province') is a state in northern India. With over 200 million inhabitants, it is the most populated state in India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. It was established in 1950 after India had become a republic. It was a successor to the United Provinces (UP) during the period of the Dominion of India (1947–1950), which in turn was a successor to the United Provinces (UP) established in 1935, and eventually of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh established in 1902 during the British Raj. The state is divided into 18 divisions and 75 districts, with the state capital being Lucknow, and Prayagraj serving as the judicial capital. On 9 November 2000, a new state, Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand), was created from Uttar Pradesh's western Himalayan hill region. The two major rivers of the state, the Ganges and its tributary Yamuna, meet at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, a Hindu pilgrimage site. Ot ...
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Rampur (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Rampur Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. Assembly segments Presently, Rampur Lok Sabha constituency comprises five Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These are: ^Akash Saxena of the BJP won Rampur assembly segment in 2022 by-elections in December 2022. Members of Parliament ^ By-poll Election results 2022 by-election General election 2019 General election 2014 See also * Rampur district * List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, is made up of Members of Parliament ( MPs). Each MP, represents a single geographic constituency. There are currently 543 constituencies while maximum seats will fill up to 550 (after ar ... Notes External linksRampur lok sabha constituency election 2019 result details {{Coord, 25.47, 82.58, display=title Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh R ...
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Member Of Parliament (India)
Member of Parliament in India refers to persons who serve in the Parliament of India. These include: * Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha: Representative of the Indian citizens to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. * Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha: Representative of the Indian states to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya Sabha # List of current members of the Rajya Sabha # List of nominated members of Rajya Sabha # List of Rajya Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh # List of Rajya Sabha members from Arunachal Pradesh # List of Rajya Sabha members from Assam # List of Rajya Sabha members from Bihar # List of Rajya Sabha members from Chhattisgarh # List of Rajya Sabha members from Delhi # List of Rajya Sabha members from Goa # List of Rajya Sabha members from Gujarat # List of Rajya Sabha members from Haryana # List of Rajya Sabha members from Himachal Pradesh # List of Rajya Sabha members from Jammu and Kashmir # List of Rajy ...
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