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Nandi Award For Best Female Comedian
The Nandi Award The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after ... for Best Female Comedian winners was commissioned since 1996: References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Female Comedian Female Comedian Awards for actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandi Award
The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after the big granite bull at Lepakshi — a cultural and historical symbol of the Telugu people. Nandi Awards are presented in four categories: Gold (Swarnam), Silver (Rajatam), Bronze (Kamsyam), and Copper (Raagi). A variant, the Nandi Natakotsavam Awards for Theatre, is also given every year by the government for social, mythological and poetic dramas. History The Government of Andhra Pradesh commissioned the Nandi Film Awards to recognise and commend the best films produced in the Telugu language in Andhra Pradesh from 1964 onwards. The objective of the film awards is to encourage the production of films in the Telugu language with high technical excellence and aesthetic values bearing cultural, educational, and social relevance and also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santoshini
Santhoshi is an Indian actress. She is probably best known for her performances in the films '' Bala'', '' Jai'' and ''Honeymoon Express'' and most prominently for her performance in the mainstream TV series ''Arasi''. She won Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for her role in Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana. Career Santhoshi was born to Gopala Krishna Moorthy and television actress Poornima in Chennai, India. She first appeared in a television series, when she was eight years old, acting alongside her mother. She then debuted in the Tamil film '' Baba'' (2002), starring Rajinikanth, playing the sister of Manisha Koirala. Subsequently, she played supporting roles in several Tamil films as ''Aasai Aasaiyai'' (2002), '' Bala'' (2002), '' Maaran'' (2002) and ''Military'' (2003), before enacting lead female roles and foraying into other South Indian film industries as well. She played the second female lead in Samuthirakani's ''Unnai Charanadaindhen'' (2003) and also played a starri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelli Kanuka (1998 Film)
''Pelli Kanuka'' () is a 1998 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Nannapaneni Anna Rao under the N. V. S. Creations banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Lakshmi, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film is a remake of the 1997 Hindi film '' Pardes''. It was Bhanumathi’s last film appearance to date. Plot The film begins with Savitramma, an industrialist at Delhi, visiting her native village after many years. Currently, she meets her old family friend Sitaramaraju's family. During her stay in the conservative, she relishes the traditional culture and love of Sitaramaraju's daughter, Ganga. Accordingly, she desires to knit Ganga with her westernized grandson, Srinivasa Prasad / Chintu. Sitaramaraju's family accepts the proposal. Savitramma knows she will have a tough time convincing her grandson to nuptial. Hence, she assigns the task to her foster son, Sagar / Airport. Sagar lands in the village ahead of Chin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajitha
Rajitha is an Indian actress who works in Telugu films. She has been active since the late 1980s. Career Rajitha made her debut in film industry at the age of 18 with the Telugu movie, ''Brahma Rudrulu'' in which she portrayed Akkineni Nageswara Rao's daughter. She played the role of a widow in '' Pelli Kanuka'' and won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian. The dialogue writer Posani Krishna Murali stated that her role involved no humor yet the awards committee decided to give Rajitha the award for best comedian. Filmography * 1986 ''Brahma Rudrulu'' *1987 ''Agni Putrudu'' *1988 '' Vivaha Bhojanambu'' *1990 ''Chinnari Muddula Papa'' *1990 '' Mouna Daaham'' Malayalam film *1990 ''Prema Khaidi'' *1991 '' Amma Rajinama'' * 1991 '' Coolie No. 1'' * 1991 ''Prem Qaidi'' (Hindi) * 1991 ''Rowdy Gaari Pellam'' * 1992 '' Chinarayudu'' *1993 ''Mogudugaru'' *1994 ''Jailor Gaari Abbayi'' *1996 ''Pelli Sandadi'' *1996 ''Ladies Doctor'' *1996 ''Jabilamma Pelli'' * 1997 ''Super Hero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary
''Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary'' is a 2000 Telugu film directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars Mohan Babu, Jayasudha, Priya Gill and Chandra Mohan. Cast * Mohan Babu as in a dual role as Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary / Murali * Jayasudha as Seetha, Ramanna's wife *Tarun master as Bhikshupathi, Ramanna Chowdhary's cousin brother *Priya Gill as Murali's lover and wife * Prema as Naga Sulochana * Chandra Mohan as Venkata Sastry "Venkanna" *Achyuth as Murali's brother, Ramanna's Younger son * Jaya Prakash Reddy as Sambasiva Rao *Narra Venkateswara Rao as Subbarayudu * Ranganath as Siva Rama Krishnayya, Ramanna's father *Giri Babu as Jagannadham, Siva Rama Krishnayya's brother * Rallapalli as Lokeswara Rao *Napoleon as Jatadhara Swamiji *Brahmanandam as Annavaram, Murali's servant *Kovai Sarala as Venkamma, Annavaram's wife Soundtrack The Music was Composed by Mani Sharma and Released by Aditya Music Awards *Kovai Sarala won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Preminchu
''Preminchu'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Boyina Subba Rao and produced by D. Rama Naidu. The film stars Laya and Sai Kiran with Roopa, Murali Mohan, and Lakshmi in supporting roles. The plot follows Meena (Laya), a blind girl who is abandoned by her mother (Lakshmi) and grows up to be an independent woman. The film was showcased among the Indian panorama section at the 2001 International Film Festival of India. The film won five Nandi Awards. Plot Meena (Laya) is a college girl who was born blind. She is a confident and independent individual, and overcomes the hurdle of blindness. She lives like a normal person with the display of her extraordinary control over the other four senses. She meets Suresh (Sai Kiran) by an accident and their friendship starts growing. His impression for Meena increases when he knows that she is blind. Dolly (Roopa) is a cousin of Suresh. She is in deep love with him. Her father (Kota) encourages his daughter to m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lakshmi (actress)
Sri Lakshmi is an Indian actress who is known for her comic roles in Telugu films. She has also appeared in Tamil films. More than 500 films to her credit, she later turned her attention towards television serials. Lakshmi has received four Nandi Awards for Best Female Comedian. Early life Sri Lakshmi was born and brought up in Madras into a Telugu family from Rajahmundry, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Her father Amarnath and brother Rajesh are actors. Rajesh's daughter Aishwarya is an actress. Career Daughter of veteran Telugu actor/Producer Dr. Amarnath, Sri Lakshmi entered the film industry to support her family after her father had fallen sick. Initially, she did minimal and unnoticeable characters. After noticing her spark in playing comedic roles, director Jandhyala offered her a meatier role in ''Rendu Jella Sita'', which turned her career. In the Telugu film industry, she acted in comedy films by ace director, Jandhyala. She also acted in K. Vishwanath film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo
''Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo ''is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language musical-family drama film written, directed and produced by YVS Chowdary under the banner ''Bommarillu.'' The film stars four pairs Nandamuri Harikrishna, Bhanupriya, Suman, Rachana, Aditya, Ankitha, Vineeth and Sanghavi in the lead roles. Veteran actress Lakshmi played the main villain role in this film. This film is a hit at the box-office. The film won three Nandi Awards. The film's title is based of a song from ''Mayabazar'' (1957). Plot Nani (Aditya) and Bala ( Ankitha) study in the same college. The story begins with Nani arranging a marriage for his friends Veera Venkata Satya Narayana (Chitram Srinu) and Naga Venkata Ratna Kumari in Annavaram with the help of his classmate John David ( Venu Madhav). Bala also joins the marriage. She gets to know that Nani is an orphan and starts liking Nani's attitude and behaviour. Nani also has same feelings towards Bala but he doesn't reveal them to her. After the marriag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama Prabha
Rama Prabha is an Indian actress who performs in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. She has acted in more than 1,400 films and is credited as a character artist who shared screen space with superstars across all generation of South Indian Cinema with a career spanning over six decades. She formed a noted pair on Telugu screen during the 1970s and 1980s with comedian Raja Babu. She acted opposite Nagesh in Shanti Nilayam and many other films from 1968 onwards. She acted in Hindi opposite Mehmood in the movie ''Do Phool''. Personal life When she was two months old, her aunty adopted her and they shifted to Ooty. Rama's childhood was spent in that place up to 14 years then they shifted to Chennai. Currently lives in Vayalpadu, near Madanapalle. She had adopted her sister's daughter Vijaya Chamundeswari, when she was a 1-year-old child. Vijaya is married to actor Rajendra Prasad Selected filmography Awards * She won Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian - Lahiri Lahiri Lahiri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu
''Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by AVS and starring singer Rajesh in his acting debut and Sangeetha. The film was met with negative reception by critics who criticised Rajesh's acting and the film's lack of story. Plot Rajesh, a poor man, falls in love with Sangeeta. In order to win over his daughter, Sangeeta's father challenges Rajesh to keep ₹1 crore rupees safely in a room for a month. How Rajesh manages to do so and win over Sangeeta forms the rest of the story. Cast *Rajesh as Rajesh * Sangeetha as Sangeeta *Jayaprakash Reddy as Sangeeta's father * AVS as Gutthi Gurnadham *Ali, Sunil, Ananth Babu and Venu Madhav as Rajesh's classmates *Brahmanandam, Tanikella Bharani, Chalapathi Rao and Raghu Babu as family men *Kovai Sarala *Sana *Anita Chowdary *Rama Prabha *Giri Babu * Dharmavarapu Subramanyam * Surya * Gundu Hanumantha Rao * M. S. Narayana *Banerjee * Bandla Ganesh *Tirupathi Prakash *Junior Relan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovai Sarala
Kovai Sarala is an Indian actress and comedian, who prominently plays supporting roles in Tamil and Telugu films. She has won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian three times, for her performances in '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995), '' Poovellam Un Vasam'' (2001) and ''Uliyin Osai'' (2008). She has also won the two Nandi Awards for Best Female Comedian and the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for her performance in '' Kanchana'' (2011). She is now part of Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam Party. Early and present life Kovai Sarala was born in a Malayali family in Thrissur, Tamil Nadu (then in Kerala State). She had developed interest in acting, after watching MGR's films. She completed her studies and entered the film industry with the support of her sister and father. She got her first film offer when she was in the 9th standard and acted with Vijayakumar and K. R. Vijaya in the film ''Velli Ratham''. She was in Class 10, when she played a 32-year-old pregnant woman M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yagnam (2004 Film)
''Yagnam'' () is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Pokuri Babu Rao on the Eetharam Films banner, directed by A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary. It was released on 2 July 2004. It stars Gopichand and Moonmoon Banerjee, with music composed by Mani Sharma. This film was remade in Oriya as ''Mo Mana Khali tori Pain (2005)'', starring Siddhant Mahapatra and Madhuri , and in Tamil as ''Mannin Maindhan'', with Sibiraj and Sathyaraj. The film was also later dubbed into Hindi as ''Aaj Ka Raavanraaj'' in 2007. The film won two Nandi Awards. Plot Seenu ( Gopichand) is a loyal servant and the right-hand-man of faction leader Reddeppa (Devaraj). He and Sailaja (Moonmoon Banerjee), Reddeppa's daughter, grew up together. Nayudamma (Vijaya Rangaraju) is an archrival of Reddeppa. Factional feuds between them have resulted in the loss of a number of lives among their groups. When Reddeppa realizes that his daughter and Seenu are in love, he swings into action, trying to kill Seenu. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |