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Manaalane Mangaiyin Baakkiyam
''Suvarna Sundari'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi with music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. The film was produced by Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as ''Manaalane Mangaiyin Baakkiyam'' (). Lata Mangeshkar suggested that ''Suvarna Sundari'' be remade in Hindi instead of dubbing the film. It was then made in Hindi with the title same as the Telugu version. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi did their roles in the Hindi version as well; it was the only Hindi film in Nageswara Rao's film career, while Gemini Ganesan played the male lead in the Tamil version. The shooting of the film was held at Venus Studios, Madras and the outdoor shooting was held at Shimsha falls, Mysore. The film was released through Chamria Talkie Distributors, headed by Sundar Lal Nahata, and it set a record at the box office by celebrating 50 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry
Malladi Ramakrishna Sastry M.A. ( te, మల్లాది రామకృష్ణశాస్త్రి) (16 June 1905 – 12 September 1965) was a Telugu writer. Lifesketch Their family has settled in Bandar (Machilipatnam) during his childhood. He has passed B.A. in Machilipatnam and M.A. in Telugu and Sanskrit in Madras. He learnt Vedas from Yadavalli Subbavadhanulu, Mahabhashyam from Nori Subramanya Sastry and Brahmasutras from Sistla Narasimha Sastry. He is highly learned and said to be known about 50 different languages. Literary works * ''Chalava Miriyalu'' (compilation of his works) * ''Krishnateeram'' * ''Tejomurthulu'' * ''Kshetrayya'' * ''Gopidevi'' * ''Keligopalam'' * ''Baala'' * ''Aa Ee Vu R'' * ''Safety Razor'' Filmography Malladi wrote about 150 songs for nearly 40 films. Death He died of Cerebral hemorrhage due to Hypertension on 12 September 1965 in Chennai Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiva
Shiva (; sa, शिव, lit=The Auspicious One, Śiva ), also known as Mahadeva (; ɐɦaːd̪eːʋɐ, or Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity which also includes Brahma and Vishnu. In the Shaivite tradition, Shiva is the Supreme Lord who creates, protects and transforms the universe. In the goddess-oriented Shakta tradition, the Supreme Goddess ( Devi) is regarded as the energy and creative power (Shakti) and the equal complementary partner of Shiva. Shiva is one of the five equivalent deities in Panchayatana puja of the Smarta tradition of Hinduism. Shiva has many aspects, benevolent as well as fearsome. In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash as well as a householder with his wife Parvati and his three children, Ganesha, Kartikeya and A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anarkali (1955 Film)
''Anarkali'' () is a 1955 Indian Telugu-language historical romance film, written and directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. It is based on the legend of the romance between Mughal prince Salim (later known as Jahangir) and the eponymous court dancer. ''Anarkali'' was produced by P. Adinarayana Rao, who also composed the music. It was released on 28 April 1955 and became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in many theatres. It was dubbed in Tamil with the same title. Plot Nadira, a Persian woman, migrates to Agra with her tribe. Bowled over by her mellifluous voice and beauty, Mughal prince Salim introduces himself to her as a soldier, and the two fall in love and meet regularly at the pomegranate garden. Once, while strolling in his garden, Emperor Akbar, impressed by Nadira's singing, bestows on her the title " Anarkali", meaning "pomegranate blossom". Thereafter, Salim has entrusted the responsibility as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anarkali (1953 Film)
''Anarkali'' is a 1953 Indian historical drama film, directed by Nandlal Jaswantlal, and written by Nasir Hussain and Hameed Butt, based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Jahangir (Salim). As per the legend, Jahangir revolted against his father Akbar over his love for a common girl called Anarkali. It was the top grossing Hindi film in the year of its release - 1953. Another film on the same theme was ''Mughal-e-Azam'', released in 1960, which turned out to be one of the biggest box office success in the history of Indian cinema and a major critical success as well. Plot Shahenshah Jalal-ud-din Akbar is the grandson of Babur, and the son of Humayun. He is known to have ruled over Hindustan with a humane and just heart. He knew in order to garner the support of the Hindus, he must treat them sensitively, allow them to worship freely, and in order to maintain this peace, he married Jodha Bai, a Hindu Rajput, the sister of Raja Bhagwant Das. Through this marriage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paradesi (1953 Film)
''Paradesi'' or ''Poongothai'' is a 1953 Indian Telugu-Tamil bilingual romance film, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali pictures banner and directed by L. V. Prasad. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi, Sivaji Ganesan and music also composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. The film is a remake of the Hindi movie ''Raj Rani'' (1950). No print of ''Poongothai'' is known to survive, making it a lost film. Plot synopsis Chandram and Lakshmi who fall in love with each other, consummate their love but are separated by fate. They reunite after a few years and the cause for their reunion makes the rest of the story. Cast *Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Chandram * Anjali Devi as Lakshmi * S. V. Ranga Rao as Rangadu * Ganesan as Anand *Janardhan * Relangi as Devaiah *Pandari Bai as Susheela * Suryakantham as Srugaram * K. A. Thangavelu (Tamil) *Vasantha as Taara *Anasuya as Bangaram *Master Mohan as Anand Soundtrack ;Telugu Music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. Lyrics were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanchana (actress)
Vasundhara Devi (born 16 August 1939), known by her stage name Kanchana, is an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films, in addition to Malayalam and Hindi films. Early life and Career Kanchana was born as Vasundhra Devi on 16 August 1939 in Madras, Tamil Nadu of India to a Telugu-speaking family. Her father suffered business losses, and she went to work as an air hostess to support her family, when she was discovered by a friend of film director C. V. Sridhar on a plane where he was a passenger, who later suggested her to him. Sridhar gave her the lead role in his film ''Kaadhalikka Neramillai'' in 1963 and changed her name to Kanchana, since there was already another actress named Vasundhara Devi, mother of actress Vyjayanthimala. Kanchana acted in over 150 films – Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi, with a successful acting career. She had a successful career in Tamil films, especially between 1964 and 1977 as a lead heroine. Her critically acclaimed film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parvati
Parvati ( sa, पार्वती, ), Uma ( sa, उमा, ) or Gauri ( sa, गौरी, ) is the Hindu goddess of power, energy, nourishment, harmony, love, beauty, devotion, and motherhood. She is a physical representation of Mahadevi in her complete form. She is also revered in her appearances as Durga and Kali.Suresh Chandra (1998), Encyclopedia of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, , pp 245–246 She is one of the central deities of the goddess-oriented sect called Shaktism, and the chief goddess in Shaivism. Along with Lakshmi and Saraswati, she forms the Tridevi. Parvati is the wife of the Hindu god Shiva. She is the reincarnation of Sati, the first wife of Shiva who immolated herself during a yajna (fire-sacrifice).Edward Balfour, , The Encyclopaedia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia, pp 153 Parvati is the daughter of the mountain-king Himavan and queen Mena.H.V. Dehejia, Parvati: Goddess of Love, Mapin, , pp 11 Parvati is the mother of the Hindu deities Ganesha and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Rajasulochana
Chittajallu Rajeevalochana (15 August 1935 – 5 March 2013), better known as Rajasulochana, was an Indian classical dancer and actress. She has acted in more than 300 Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi language films. Early life She was born on 15 August 1935 in Vijayawada, Bezawada (now Vijayawada), in Andhra Pradesh. Her father, Pilliarchetty Bhakthavatsalam Naidu worked in Indian Railways and was transferred to Madras as PA to the General Manager of M&SM Railway. At school, her name was recorded in error as Rajasulochana. Career She learned Indian classical dance from Lalithamma, K. N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai, Acharyulu and Vempati Chinna Satyam, Krishnakumar, Vishnu Vysarkar, and Kalamandalam Madhavan. The Kannada stage and screen maestro H. L. N. Simha gave her an acting opportunity in ''Gunasagari'' (Kannada, 1953), produced by Gubbi Veeranna. Subsequently, she acted in about 274 films in all South Indian languages. She acted with all the leading stars of South I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peketi Sivaram
Peketi Sivaram (Telugu: పేకేటి శివరాం) (8 October 1918 – 30 December 2006) was an Indian actor and director.http://www.cinegoer.com/archives/december2006/peketi.htm Life sketch He was born on 8 October 1918 in Pekeru village, East Godavari district in the erstwhile Madras Presidency of British India, present day Andhra Pradesh. He acted in many Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films, receiving recognition for the character Bhagavan in '' Devadasu'' (1953). He directed a few Telugu and Kannada films including ''Chuttarikalu'' (1968), ''Bhale Abbayilu'' (1969), ''Kula Gouravam'' (1972) starring N. T. Rama Rao and Rajkumar. He received the H. M. Reddy award in 2002. He died in Chennai on 30 December 2006. Personal life He has five sons from two marriages, the second one to the actress Jayanthi. His sons are Krishna Mohan, Peketi Ranga Rao, Venku and Gopal Peketi (with his first wife) and with second wife Jayanthi - Krishna Kumar (ex-husband of Anu Prabha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valluri Balakrishna
Valluri Balakrishna was an Indian actor who primarily appeared in Telugu films as a comedian. He acted in more than 100 films as a comedian, but the role he played in the movie ''Patala Bhairavi'' alongside N. T. Rama Rao as "Anji Gadu" made him popular with the audience. He also played a role ''Sarathi'' in the very popular film ''Mayabazar''. Another Telugu comedian Rajababu used to felicitate one veteran on his birthday every year. He started this tradition with Valluri Balakrishna because he was very much inspired by his acting in the film ''Patala Bhairavi''. He watched that film around 90 times. Filmography * 1951 ''Patala Bhairavi'' *1952 ''Pelli Chesi Choodu'' * 1955 ''Missamma'' *1955 Jayasimha *1956 '' Chiranjeevulu'' *1956 '' Sri Gauri Mahatyam'' *1957 ''Bhagya Rekha'' *1957 ''Mayabazar'' *1957 '' Dongallo Dora'' *1957 ''Bhale Ammayilu'' *1957 ''Panduranga Mahatyam'' *1957 '' Suvarna Sundari'' *1957 ''Vaddante Pelli'' as Sony *1957 '' Kutumba Gowravam'' *1958 '' Aa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gummadi (actor)
Gummadi Venkateswara Rao (9 July 1927 – 26 January 2010), known Mononym, mononymously by his surname Gummadi, was an Indian actor and producer, who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema and a few Tamil films. Known as one of the finest method acting, method actors, Gummadi starred in around five hundred feature films. He received critical recognition for his work in ''Thodu Dongalu (1954 film), Thodu Dongalu'' (1954) and ''Mahamantri Timmarusu (film), Mahamantri Timmarusu'' (1962), for which he has received the erstwhile Rashtrapati Award. Gummadi was an official member of the Indian delegation from South India to the ''Tashkent Film Festival'' in 1978 and 1982. Gummadi served as a jury member thrice for the 28th National Film Awards, 28th, 33rd National Film Awards, 33rd and 39th National Film Awards. He served twice on the state Nandi Awards Committee. In 1977, he was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honor Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema. He is wid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
