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Unheard
''Unheard'' is an Indian Telugu-language historical fiction drama streaming television series created and directed by Aditya K. V. for Disney+ Hotstar. The series has an ensemble cast of Srinivas Avasarala, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Ajay, Baladitya, Chandini Chowdary, and Ananda Chakrapani. The series premiered on 17 September 2021. Premise Set in the period of 1905–1950, the series is based on the Indian independence movement in the Hyderabad State in common people's point of view on various major events during the said period. Cast * Baladitya as Dr. Chalapathi * Chandini Chowdary as Padma * Priyadarshi Pulikonda as Badri * Ananda Chakrapani as Jailer Satyanarayana * Ajay as Mallesh * Srinivas Avasarala as Anwar * Venkat as Ramaiah * Jay Jha as Ahmed Episodes Production Filming of the series was done between September and November 2020 following the COVID-19 protocols in and around Hyderabad. Cast and Crew were connected virtually for workshops on their individual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baladitya (actor)
Baladitya is an Indian actor, lyricist, dialogue writer, dubbing artist, and TV host who works in Telugu cinema and television. He started out as a child artiste (as Master Aditya) and is known for his roles in '' Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam'' (1991) and '' Little Soldiers'' (1996). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards. Early life Baladitya was born in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh to Y. S. Shankar and Kalyani. Career He made his debut as a child actor in Rajendra Prasad's Telugu comedy film '' Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam''. He acted in forty films as a child actor (in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam) and ten films as a leading actor (in Telugu). He made his debut in a lead role in the movie '' Chantigadu'' (2003) directed by B. A. Jaya. He got three Nandi Awards, two as a child actor for ''Anna'' and '' Little Soldiers'' and one as an anchor for the kids' quiz show ''Champion''. He played the male lead role in ''1940 Lo Oka Gramam''. Baladitya hosted a quiz show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandini Chowdary
Chandini Chowdary is an Indian actress who works in Telugu films. She appeared as a lead in '' Kundanapu Bomma'', ''Howrah Bridge,'' ''Colour Photo,'' ''Bombhaat'', ''Super Over'' and Sammathame''.'' Early life Chandini Chowdary was born as Ranjani in a Telugu-speaking family in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. She graduated in mechanical engineering from a college in Bangalore. Career Before making her film debut, Chowdary acted in a many short films while studying in Bangalore. Some of the short films are Prema Prema, Love at First Sight, True Love, Approach, Proposal, Madhuram, Sambar Idli, Lucky, Two Side Love, Fall in Love, and ''Romeo and Juliet.'' One of her short films with actor Raj Tarun, 'The Blind Date,' brought her recognition. But the funny thing is they are not parted in any feature film till now. Mullapudi Vara and K.Raghavendra Rao, who saw Chandni's performance in the short film Madhuram in 2013, gave her an opportunity in the film "Kundanapu Bomma". But, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyadarshi Pulikonda
Priyadarshi Pulikonda (born 25 August 1989) is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Telugu films. He gained recognition for his role in ''Pelli Choopulu'' (2016). In addition to supporting roles, Priyadarshi played the lead in films such as ''Mallesham'' (2019), ''Mithai'' (2019), and ''Mail'' (2021). His performance in ''Mallesham'' (2019) appeared in the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''Film Companion.'' Early life Priyadarshi was born on 26 August 1989 in a Telugu-speaking Telugu family in Telangana, India. His father Pulikonda Subbachary is a professor and his mother's name is Jayalakshmi. Priyadarshi's parents shifted to Hyderabad when he was 2 years old since then they have been living in Hyderabad. They lived in the Old City until he was 10, later moved to Gachibowli and now lives in Chandanagar. He did his Bachelor of Science in Statistics from MNR Degree & PG College and has a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Hyderaba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay (actor)
Ajay is an Indian actor who works primarily in Telugu films, in addition to Tamil and Kannada films. Personal life Ajay was born and brought up in Vijayawada. His family later moved to Hyderabad Hyderabad ( ; , ) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the ''de jure'' capital of Andhra Pradesh. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India .... Ajay married Swetha Ravuri in 2005 who entered the Mrs India Worldwide finals in 2017. The couple has two children. Filmography Telugu Tamil Kannada Television References External links * Indian male film actors Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Male actors from Vijayawada Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Telugu cinema Male actors in Kannada cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors from Andhra Pradesh People from Vijayawada People from Krishna district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srinivas Avasarala
Srinivasa Saambasiva Avasarala (born 19 March 1984) is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, and television presenter known for his works in Telugu cinema. He received two Nandi Awards and a SIIMA Award. Early life Srinivasa Saambasiva Avasarala was born on 19 March 1984 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. His father worked at Andhra Bank. By virtue of his work, they had to travel across different locations. Hence, Avasarala completed his education in 4 cities – Kakinada, Vijayawada, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam. He did his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from KL College of Engineering, Vijayawada. Avasarala holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering with focus on Finite Element Analysis from University of North Dakota and worked for Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Career Avasarala holds a screenwriting diploma from University of California, Los Angeles and took acting classes for a year at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York City. He did theatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananda Chakrapani
Ananda Chakrapani is an Indian actor who works in Telugu-language films. He garnered acclaim for his performance in '' Mallesham'' (2019). Early life He was born in Gaddamvari Yadavalli village of Kanagal mandal in Nalgonda district of Telangana State. His family migrated to Kondrapole village in Dameracherla mandal near Miryalaguda. He started working in a printing press since his school days to support himself. Before joining films he worked in Advertising Agencies as visualizer and copy writer. Career He made his film debut with B. Narsing Rao's award-winning film '' Daasi'' (1988); but the film failed to give him a breakthrough as an actor. He landed the role in ''Daasi'' after he met Devipriya, one of the screenplay writers for ''Daasi''. Devipriya recommended him to Narsing Rao. In 2013, he began directing a documentary titled ''Waiting for Death'' about the impact of fluorosis on people living in his hometown of Nalgonda Nalgonda is a city and municipality in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (; ; 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948), popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist Quote: "... marks Gandhi as a hybrid cosmopolitan figure who transformed ... anti-colonial nationalist politics in the twentieth-century in ways that neither indigenous nor westernized Indian nationalists could." and political ethicist Quote: "Gandhi staked his reputation as an original political thinker on this specific issue. Hitherto, violence had been used in the name of political rights, such as in street riots, regicide, or armed revolutions. Gandhi believes there is a better way of securing political rights, that of nonviolence, and that this new way marks an advance in political ethics." who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, and to later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific ''Mahātmā'' (Sanskrit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotstar Specials
Disney+ Hotstar (also known as Hotstar) is an Indian brand of subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Novi Digital Entertainment of Disney Star and operated by Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, both divisions of The Walt Disney Company. Initially, the platform launched as Hotstar in February 2015 by Star India. Indian original programming Hotstar Specials Hotstar Specials is a content hub and label of Hotstar under which the platform releases their original programming created exclusively for the service. The label launched with the docu-drama ''Roar of the Lion'' on 20 March 2019. Drama Comedy Animation Unscripted Continuations Hotstar Originals Drama Comedy Variety Continuations Stage productions ''Cineplay'' is an original Hotstar theater series in which Plays are presented in cinematic style. Exclusive international distribution Non-English language Southeast Asian original programming Disney+ Hotstar also car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is a literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting related to the past events, but is fictional. Although the term is commonly used as a synonym for historical fiction literature, it can also be applied to other types of narrative, including theatre, opera, cinema, and television, as well as video games and graphic novels. An essential element of historical fiction is that it is set in the past and pays attention to the manners, social conditions and other details of the depicted period. Authors also frequently choose to explore notable historical figures in these settings, allowing readers to better understand how these individuals might have responded to their environments. The historical romance usually seeks to romanticize eras of the past. Some subgenres such as alternate history and historical fantasy insert intentionally ahistorical or speculative elements into a novel. Works of historical fiction are sometimes criticized for lack of authe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nizam Of Hyderabad
The Nizams were the rulers of Hyderabad from the 18th through the 20th century. Nizam of Hyderabad (Niẓām ul-Mulk, also known as Asaf Jah) was the title of the monarch of the Hyderabad State ( divided between the state of Telangana, Marathwada, Marathwada region of Maharashtra and Kalyana-Karnataka region of Karnataka). ''Nizam'', shortened from ''Nizam-ul-Mulk'', meaning ''Administrator of the Realm'', was the title inherited by Asaf Jah I. He was the former ''Naib'' (suzerain) of the Great Mughal in the Deccan, the premier courtier of Mughal India until 1724, the founding of an independent monarchy as the "Nizam (title) of Hyderabad". The Asaf Jahi dynasty was founded by Qamar-ud-din Khan, Asaf Jah I, Mir Qamar-ud-Din Siddiqi (Asaf Jah I), who served as a ''Naib'' of the Deccan sultanates under the Moghul Empire from 1713 to 1721. He intermittently ruled the region after Emperor Aurangzeb's death in 1707. In 1724 Mughal control weakened, and Asaf Jah became virtually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Flu
The 1918–1920 influenza pandemic, commonly known by the misnomer Spanish flu or as the Great Influenza epidemic, was an exceptionally deadly global influenza pandemic caused by the H1N1 influenza A virus. The earliest documented case was March 1918 in Kansas, United States, with further cases recorded in France, Germany and the United Kingdom in April. Two years later, nearly a third of the global population, or an estimated 500 million people, had been infected in four successive waves. Estimates of deaths range from 17 million to 50 million, and possibly as high as 100 million, making it one of the deadliest pandemics in history. The pandemic broke out near the end of World War I, when wartime censors suppressed bad news in the belligerent countries to maintain morale, but newspapers freely reported the outbreak in neutral Spain, creating a false impression of Spain as the epicenter and leading to the "Spanish flu" misnomer. Limited historical epidemiological ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Empire
The British Empire was composed of the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1913, the British Empire held sway over 412 million people, of the world population at the time, and by 1920, it covered , of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its constitutional, legal, linguistic, and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, it was described as "the empire on which the sun never sets", as the Sun was always shining on at least one of its territories. During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
