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Pandanti Kapuram
''Pandanti Kapuram'' is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Lakshmi Deepak. The film features an ensemble cast of Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao, Vijaya Nirmala, Jamuna, B. Saroja Devi, Anjali Devi, Gummadi, Prabhakar Reddy. Released on July 21, 1972, ''Pandanti Kapuram'' was one of the biggest hits of the year. It is also the first film of Krishna to celebrate a silver jubilee (175 days) run at the box-office. The film won the National Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and the Filmfare Award for Best Film - Telugu. It was remade into the Hindi film '' Sunehra Sansar'' (1975) and in Tamil as ''Anbu Sagodharargal''. Jayasudha made her screen debut as a child actor in this film (credited as ''Sujatha'', her birth name) Plot Cast Development Jamuna's character in the film, Rani Malini Devi was inspired by Ingrid Bergman's character in the 1964 film ''The Visit''.; Event occurs at 11:20. Music The music was composed by S. P. Kodandapani. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakshmi Deepak
Lakshmi Deepak (born P. Lakshmi Deepak) was an Indian film director and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, and a few Tamil films In 1972, he directed Pandanti Kapuram, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, for that year. Filmography *1986 Dhairyavanthudu *1982 Telugu Nadu *1981 Maha Purushudu *1980 Dharma Chakram *1980 Sannayi Appanna *1979 Edadugula Anubandham *1979 Karthika Deepam (film), Karthika Deepam *1976 Vinta Illu Santa Gola *1975 Ee Kalapu Pillalu *1975 Makalo Marumakalo *1975 Naakoo Swatantram Vachchindi *1975 Vayasochchina Pilla *1974 Harati *1974 Inti Kodalu *1973 Anbu Sagodharargal *1973 Gandhi Puttina Desham *1972 Guduputani *1972 Pandanti Kapuram *1971 Jagat Jentreelu *1971 Kooturu Kodalu *1970 Pachchani Samsaram Awards ;National Film Awards *National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu (director) - Pandanti Kapuram (1972) ;Filmfare Awards South *Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - Pand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayasudha
Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu) is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema. She has also worked in few Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, she received five state Nandi Awards for her acting in works such as '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''Idi Katha Kaadu'' (1979), '' Premabhishekam'' (1981), ''Meghasandesam'' (1982), and ''Dharmaatmudu'' (1983). She has garnered five Filmfare Awards South, for her performances in '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''Aame Katha'' (1977), ''Gruha Pravesam'' (1982), ''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' (2004), and ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). In 2008, she received the ANR National Award, and in 2010, she won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South for her contributions to Indian cinema. Jayasudha served as Member, Legislative Assembly, from Secunderabad constituency during 2009-2014 in the erstwhile combined Government of Andhra Pradesh. Early and Personal life Jayasudha was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman (29 August 191529 August 1982) was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films, television movies, and plays.Obituary ''Variety'', 1 September 1982. With a career spanning five decades, she is often regarded as one of the most influential screen figures in cinematic history. According to the ''St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture'', upon her arrival in the U.S. Bergman quickly became "the ideal of American womanhood" and a contender for Hollywood's greatest leading actress. David O. Selznick once called her "the most completely conscientious actress" he had ever worked with. In 1999, the American Film Institute recognised Bergman as the fourth greatest female screen legend of Classic Hollywood Cinema. She won numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Award and a Volpi Cup. She is one of only four actresses to have received at least three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Potti Prasad
Potti Prasad (born Kavivarapu Prasada Rao) was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He was introduced to the films by Jandhyala. His notable roles include Chantabbai and Sagara Sangamam. He made his screen debut with Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu in a brief role as one of the two (the other being Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao, Padmanabham) prospective bridegrooms for Girija (actress), Girija. He was bowled over by the magnanimity of B. Nagi Reddy, Nagi Reddi and Aluri Chakrapani, Chakrapani when he was paid Rs.1116/- for that one scene work. He was a friend of another comedian Raja Babu (actor), Raja Babu. They acted in stage plays together. His last film was Brundavanam (1992). Career Prasad was a stage actor before making his debut into films. Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1959) was his first film as an actor. Chakrapani offered him a role in this film after watching his performance in a stage show in Madras. He continued acting in stage shows while trying to ge ... [...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] |
Sulakshana (actress)
Sulakshana is an Indian actress who has performed in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films and serials. She started at the age of two and half in the movie ''Kaaviya Thalaivi'' as child Krishna, she was credited as Dolly. After that she acted in ''Thulabharam'' as child artist in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi (all versions) and credited as Rajani . Her first leading role was with Chandra Mohan in ''Subhodayam'' in 1980. Her second film was with Rajkumar and he gave advise to her about the importance of make-up as an actress and presented a make- up kit. After that she acted against K. Bhagyaraj as a third film ''Thooral Ninnu Pochi''. She has acted in over 450 films. After a 12 year-break from the film industry, Sulakshana reentered the industry with the teleserial ''Sahana''. Personal life She was married to director Gopikrishnan, son of a famous music director M. S. Viswanathan. They have three sons, first son Vishnu is working as a Navy Officer and he got ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naresh (actor)
Vijaya Krishna Naresh (born 20 January 1964), known mononymously as Naresh, is an Indian actor, politician and social activist known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and television. He began acting as a child in 1970, and starred in around 200 films in a variety of roles as both lead and supporting actor. Some of the box office successes he appeared in were ''Rendu Jella Sita'' (1983), '' Sreevariki Prema Lekha'' (1984), '' Sri Kanaka Mahalaxmi Recording Dance Troupe'' (1987), ''Bava Bava Panneeru'' (1989), ''Manasu Mamatha'' (1990) and '' Jamba Lakidi Pamba'' (1993). He also received the title H.E. (his Excellency) and received a PhD in arts (his 2nd doctorate) from the United Nations ICDRHRP group. Early and personal life Naresh is son of actress Vijaya Nirmala and her first husband, K. S. Murthy. He mentioned in a TV interview that his father died when he was young and that he doesn't remember much about him. Naresh was married thrice as of 2022. Naresh first marr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radha Kumari
Radha Kumari was an Indian veteran film actress who appeared in Telugu-language films. She acted in over 600 films in over four decades. She is well known for her humor and played mother or grandmother roles in most of her films. Film career Radha Kumari was born in 1942 in a Padmashali family at Vizianagaram. She began her career as a stage actress at the age of 12 and had played various roles in about 10,000 plays. She married Raavi Kondala Rao, an actor and writer, after she entered into the film industry. She made her debut in the film ''Tene Manasulu'' with Raavi Kondala Rao and had played the on-screen wife and husband roles in over 100 films. Seen as the best choice to play good-hearted roles, she acted with top heroes of two generations. She won the "Nandi" award for her role in the film '' Mee Sreyobhilashi''. Filmography Death She died on 8 March 2012 in the early hours, due to cardiac arrest. She was survived by her husband Raavi Kondala Rao Raavi Kondala Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandari Bai
Pandari Bai (1930 – 29 January 2003) was an Indian actress who worked in South Indian cinema, mostly in Kannada cinema during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. She is considered Kannada cinema's first successful heroine. She has acted as both heroine and mother to stalwarts such as Rajkumar, M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan. She was the heroine in Rajkumar's debut movie ''Bedara Kannappa'' and also Sivaji's debut movie '' Parasakthi''. She has acted in over 1,000 films in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Bai was honoured by Kalaimamani from the Tamil Nadu government. Career Pandaribai began her career in acting in plays based on mythological stories before making her film debut in 1943 with the Kannada language film, ''Vani''. She appeared in the 1954 Kannada film ''Bedara Kannappa'' opposite Rajkumar. In the film, she played Neela, wife of Kanna (played by Rajkumar), a hunter. She established herself as a lead actress portraying a woman with a "progressive" image assuming th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devika
Devika Devadoss (born Prameela Devi) (25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was an Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu with few Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi film industry. She was a popular lead actress in the 1960s. Devika is the grand daughter of Telugu cinema doyen and pioneer Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. One of her uncles was a Mayor of Chennai. Actress Kanaka is her daughter. Film career In Tamil, she has acted with all major heroes of the day. In ''Mudhalali'', an AVM film, in which she made her debut, she paired with S. S. Rajendran. The film received a certificate as the (Best regional language film) for the year from the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. She paired with M. G. Ramachandran in ''Anandha Jodhi''. She won accolades from viewers for the role she played in this film. With Sivaji Ganesan she has acted in films like '' Karnan'', ''Kulamagal Radhai'', Andavan Kattalai, Anbu Karangal, Annai Illam, Paava Mannippu, Muradan Muthu, Neela Vaanam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakshi Rangarao
Sakshi Ranga Rao (born Rangavajhula Ranga Rao; 15 September 1942 – 27 June 2005) was an Indian character actor who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He appeared in about 450 films over a career spanning four decades, majority of which were comedies. Rao made his film debut in 1967 with ''Sakshi'' from which he derived his stage name. He then went onto to appear in successful films like ''Sirivennela'', ''Swarna Kamalam'', '' April 1st Vidudhala'', ''Joker'' and ''Swarabhishekam''. Life and career Rangavajhula Ranga Rao in Kalavakuru village in Prakasham district, was born to Lakshmi Narayana and Ranganayakamma. As his father died when he was young, he was raised by Buchchi Ravamma, his mother's sister in Machilipatnam. He began his career as a stenographer in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. As Rao was interested in film and theatre, he worked as an assistant to the stage artist Kuppili Venkateshwara Rao. He was encouraged by some his friends at Andhra Vishw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Babu (actor)
Punyamurthula Appalaraju (20 October 1937 – 07 February 1983), better known by his stage name Raja Babu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is noted as one of the finest Telugu comedians. A 9 ft bronze statue of Rajababu was unveiled in his birthplace of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh in 2012. Early life Raja Babu was born in Rajamundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh to Punyamurthula Umamaheswara Rao and Ramanamma as Appala Raju. His brothers are also noted comedians, Chitti Babu and Ananth Babu. He completed his Intermediate (10+2) education and successfully completed Teacher Training Course. He worked for sometime as a Telugu teacher after that. During that period, he used to act in dramas like ''Kukka Pilla Dorikindi'', ''Naalugilla Chaavadi'' and ''Alluri Sitarama Raju''. Life style Garikapati Raja Rao invited Babu after seeing his acting skills in dramas who worked for Mr. Gayudu. Babu reached Madras in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
