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Ogirala Ramachandra Rao
Ogirala Ramachandra Rao ( te, ఓగిరాల రామచంద్రరావు) (1905–1957) was an Indian actor, music director and multi instrumentalist, predominant in Telugu cinema. Early life and career Ogirala was born on 10 September 1905 at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Ogirala Janardhana Sharma and Subbamma. He started his career as an actor in Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1939), where he played the role of Lord Shiva. His debut as Music director was ''Malli Pelli'' in the same year produced by Y. V. Rao. He was also playback singer for Y.V.Rao and sang with Kanchanamala in the film. He was also the music director for his next film ''Vishwamohini'' (1940). He has played key role for the success of Bejawada Rajaratnam as playback singer. He has assisted V. Nagayya for ''Swargaseema'' (1945) and ''Yogi Vemana'' (1947) for Vijaya Pictures. Personal life His son Ogirala Lakshmi Narasimha Murthy and daughter Machiraju Kalpakavalli are settled in Hyderabad, India. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayawada
Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is a part of the state's Capital Region. It is the administrative headquarters of the NTR district. Its metropolitan region comprises NTR and parts of Krishna and Guntur districts.Vijayawada lies on the banks of Krishna river surrounded by the hills of Eastern Ghats, known as Indrakeeladri Hills. It geographically lies on the center spot of Andhra Pradesh. The city has been described as the commercial, political, cultural and educational capital of Andhra Pradesh It is the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh with a population of 17,23,000 in 2021, estimated population of 19,91,189 in the Vijayawada Metropolitan Area. It is one of the fastest growing urban areas in India and among the top 10 fastest growing cities in the world according to Oxford Economics report. Vijayawada is considered to be a sacred place for residing one of the most visited and famous temples of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunasundari Katha
''Gunasundari Katha'' is a 1949 Indian Telugu language fantasy film produced and directed by K. V. Reddy, starring Sriranjani, Kasturi Siva Rao, Santha Kumari. The script was written by Pingali Nagendra Rao, K. V. Reddy, and Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. Kameswara Rao was also the associate director. William Shakespeare's play ''King Lear'' was the inspiration for the core plot. But the writers changed the tone from the tragedy of ''King Lear'' to a more entertaining one for the film. The film was commercially successful. Plot King Ugrasena (Govindarajula Subba Rao) of Dhara Nagaram had three daughters: Rupasundari (Santakumari) who is married to her cousin Haramati (Subba Rao), Hemasundari (Malathi) who is married to her cousin Kalamata (Relangi), and Gunasundari (Sriranjani). During a discussion, the King asked his daughters who they loved the most. Rupa and Hema told him they loved him the most, even more than their husbands. Gunasundari who is unmarried insists that she will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musicians From Vijayawada
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Film Musicians From Andhra Pradesh
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Indian Male Composers
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1957 Deaths
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1905 Births
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Telugu Film Score Composers
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Pedda Manushulu (1954 Film)
''Pedda Manushulu'' ( or ) is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastry, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Relangi, Vangara, Sriranjani Jr. in prominent roles. The film portrays corruption among so called respectable persons of the society. It was loosely based on ''The Pillars of Society,'' a 1877 play by famous Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. ''Pedda Manushulu'' was commercially successful. It was the first Telugu film to win the National Film Award. The film proved K. V. Reddy's capability in directing not only fantasy and mythological films, but also social dramas. The film became a trendsetter for many later films with a similar theme. It showed that those who are considered ''Pedda Manushulu'' by the society are corrupt. After the film's release, the term ''Pedda Manushulu'' had negative connotations in Telugu culture for a long time. Cast * Jandhyala Gaurinatha Sastry as Dharma Rao * Mudigonda Lingamur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha
''Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha'' () is a 1966 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by C. Pullayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, K. R. Vijaya with music composed by Ghantasala. It is produced by Thota Subba Rao under the Sridevi Productions banner. The film was earlier made in Telugu in 1950 as ''Paramanandayya Sishyulu'' starring N. T. Rama Rao and K. R. Vijaya in pivotal roles. The movie was remade in Kannada in 1981 as '' Guru Shishyaru''. Plot The film is based on the disciples of Paramanandayya, seven saints in number. They are the disciples of Aruna Keerti Mahamuni. Chitralekha dances in the court of Lord Siva. He gives her a Rudraksha mala to wear during the visits. Later, she visits the beautiful Earth with her companions and enjoys bathing in a pool. She finds these Sishiyas keenly looking at her and curses them to becoming fools. After knowing the facts from Guruji and realizing her mistake, she pronounces the ''Vimukti'' free from the curse at the time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
