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Veda Sastry
Archana Shastry is an Indian actress, working in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. She was one of the contestants in the first season of ''Bigg Boss'', hosted by N. T. Rama Rao Jr. In November 2019, she married Jagadeesh Bakthavachalam, vice president of a leading health-care company. Career Debuting as Veda in the Telugu film ''Tapana'' (2004), she subsequently changed her stage name to Archana, by which she was more popularly known. She is best known for her performances in '' Nenu'' (2004), ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' (2005) and '' Sri Ramadasu'' (2006) in Telugu and ''Aa Dinagalu ''Aa Dinagalu'' () is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language crime drama film based on the non-fiction novel ''Daadaagiriya Dinagalu'' by Agni Shridhar, and directed by K. M. Chaitanya. It stars Chethan Kumar in the lead role. The supporting cast feat ...'' (2007) in Kannada. Filmography Television Films References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Shastry, Archana Indian fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 (India), Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around Hyderabad city lakes, artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 Census of India, Hyderabad is the List of cities in India by population, fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, metropolitan region, making it the List of metropolitan areas in India, sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 74 billion, Hyderabad has the fifth-largest urban economy in India. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
The Telugu Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. The award was introduced and first given at the 50th Filmfare Awards South in 2002. Superlatives *''Sivagami Devi'' is the only character to win most Best Supporting Actress awards. Ramya Krishna won for portraying the character in both '' Baahubali: The Beginning'' and '' Baahubali: The Conclusion'', respectively in 2015 and in 2017. Winners Nominations * 2020–2021: Tabu – ''Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'' ** Madonna Sebastian – ''Shyam Singha Roy'' **Priyanka Jawalkar – ''Gamanam'' **Ramya Krishna – ''Republic'' **Saranya Pradeep – ''Jaanu'' **Vijayashanti – '' Sarileru Neekevvaru'' *2018: Anasuya Bharadwaj as Rangamma Attha – ''Rangasthalam'' ** Malavika Nair as Sisira Bharadwaj- ''Taxiwaala'' ** Asha Sarath as Vaishnavi Natarajan – '' Bhaagamathie'' ** Samantha Akkineni as Madhuravani– ''Mahanati'' ** Mehreen Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panduranga (film)
''Pandurangadu'' is 2008 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of ''Pundarika'', produced by K. Krishna Mohana Rao on R. K. Film Associates banner, directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sneha, Tabu and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film is remake of N. T. Rama Rao's old Telugu Movie ''Panduranga Mahatyam'' (1957). The film received positive reviews, but bombed at the box office. Plot The film begins with Pundarika Ranganadhudu who misconstrues acts of Lord Krishna which curveballs him from childhood. Years roll by, and Ranga turns into a tomcat that perturbs his parents and requests him to knit. Anyhow, he has deaf ears, quits, and backs after 6 months when his parents conduct a ritual but no modification in his attitude. Plus, he entices a prostitute Amurtha and spends a frolic time with her. Now the story shifts to Lord Krishna along with his 8 wives deciding to divert his dark path via an advent devotee Lakshmi. So, Krishna ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vegam (2007 Film)
''Vegam'' ( en, Speed) is a Tamil film released in 2007. It is an unofficial remake of the English movie ''Cellular'' It was remade again in Tamil as ''Nayagan''. Plot The movie revolves around Ashwin (Ashwin Shekar) who runs an event management company, and romances Archana (Veda). Aswin comes to Malaysia to meet her. He comes across a telephone call from a woman, who cries out for help. A former cop Sriman kidnaps a housewife Selvi (Khushboo) and her son and asks for a tape. Selvi does not know anything about the tape Sriman is asking about. To ensure that Selvi does not make any outside contacts from his place, he breaks the receiver of the telephone. Selvi somehow repairs it and dials an anonymous number which is answered by Aswin and Selvi pleads with him to save her life, and her sons. Aswin takes the conversation as light initially but later on when the calls keep repeating, he realises the issue and sets in search of Selvi to rescue her. He eventually acquired the ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannada
Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native speakers, and was additionally a second or third language for around 13 million non-native speakers in Karnataka. Kannada was the court language of some of the most powerful dynasties of south and central India, namely the Kadambas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Yadava Dynasty or Seunas, Western Ganga dynasty, Wodeyars of Mysore, Nayakas of Keladi Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara empire. The official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka, it also has scheduled status in India and has been included among the country's designated classical languages.Kuiper (2011), p. 74R Zydenbos in Cushman S, Cavanagh C, Ramazani J, Rouzer P, ''The Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics: Fourth Edition'', p. 767, Princeton Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menaka
Menaka () is an Apsara (heavenly nymph) in Hindu literature. Legends Menaka was born during the churning of the ocean by the devas and asuras. She is one of the most mesmerising apsaras (celestial nymphs) in the three worlds, with quick intelligence and innate talent, but desired a family. Vishvamitra, one of the most respected and revered sages in ancient India, frightened the devas and even tried to create another heaven - Indra, frightened by his powers, sent Menaka from heaven to earth to lure him and break his meditation. Menaka successfully incited Vishwamitra's lust and passion when he saw her beauty. She succeeded in breaking the meditation of Vishvamitra. However, she fell in genuine love with him and a baby was born to them, who later grew in Sage Kanva's ashram and came to be called Shakuntala. Later, Shakuntala falls in love with King Dushyanta and gives birth to a child called Bharata, who in Hindu tradition, lent his name to the country. When Vishvamitra realiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamadonga
''Yamadonga'' ( Big Thief ''or'' Thief of Yama) is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action comedy film directed by S.S. Rajamouli who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. It stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Mohan Babu, Priyamani, and Mamta Mohandas while Ali and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. The film is produced by Cherry and Urmila Gunnam and presented by Rama Rajamouli under the banner of Visvamithra Creations. Inspired by the 1977 film ''Yamagola'', the plot follows Raja, a thief who is killed by his rivals. Raja's soul travels to Naraka (hell) to face the trail for his sins by Yama, the Hindu god of death and justice. The film began its production in January 2007 and was made on a budget of 16–18 crore (US$4.3–4.8 million). Filming primarily took place in Hyderabad and Ramoji Film City. The film has music composed by M. M. Keeravani and cinematography by K. K. Senthil Kumar. ''Yamadonga'' was released worldwide on 15 August 2007. Upon release, it recei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Language
Tamil (; ' , ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Indian territory of Puducherry. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by the Tamil diaspora found in many countries, including Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and Mauritius. Tamil is also natively spoken by Sri Lankan Moors. One of 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India, Tamil was the first to be classified as a classical language of India. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages of India.. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). A. K. Ramanujan described it as "the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agaram (film)
''Agaram'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by T. Nagarajan. It stars Nandha and Archana, with Biju Menon portraying the role of the antagonist, and Vivek, Seetha and Raj Kapoor among others in supporting roles. Despite being announced shortly after Nandha's debut in 2002, the film's release was delayed and eventually released on 16 February 2007, failing at the box office. The film's title is a reference to the first letter of the Tamil alphabet. Plot Thiru (Nandha) is a young Airtel employee who has just moved into the family's new house in Tuticorin with his sister (Varshini), mother (Seetha), and grandmother (Sukumari). Their happiness is tinged with the grief of Thiru's father's (Agathiyan) recent death, before the construction could be completed. Fate decrees that the entire family be placed in jeopardy when Thiru has an argument with Pasupathy, the brother of the dreaded don of the waterfront mafia, Varma (Biju Menon), during the local elec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athili Sattibabu LKG
''Athili Sattibabu LKG'' is a 2007 Telugu comedy film starring Allari Naresh and Kausha Rach, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. Allari Naresh played a Pawnbroker in the film, while Raghu Babu and Sunil played his wayward brothers. Plot Athili Sathibabu (Allari Naresh), a ruthless moneylender who charges exorbitant rates of interest and fleeces people realises the value of love and relationship after falling in love with a beautician (Kausha).The rest of the film is all about what happens next and how Sattibabu mends his ways. Cast * Allari Naresh as Athili Sathibabu * Vidisha Srivastava as Ammulu * Kausha Rach as Pranathi * Brahmanandam * Sunil as Athili Sathibabu's brother * Venu Madhav * Dharmavarapu Subramanyam * Ali * Babu Mohan * Krishna Bhagawan * M. S. Narayana * Mallikarjuna Rao * Chalapati Rao * L. B. Sriram * Raghu Babu as Athili Sathibabu's brother * Kondavalasa * Lakshmipati * Kadambari Kirankumar * Duvvasi Mohan * Srinivasa Reddy * Uttej * Kallu Krishna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samanyudu
''Samanyudu'' () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language political action film produced by R. R. Venkat on R.R. Movie Makers banner and directed by Ravi C Kumar. The film stars Jagapati Babu, Kamna Jethmalani, while Sai Kumar, Ranganath, Archana, Dasari Arun Kumar, and Vinod Kumar play supporting roles. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The film released on 19 October 2006. It won Nandi Awards for Best Story Writer and Best Villain and a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Telugu). Plot The film begins in ''Addam'' newspaper its editor Chandrashekhar a rectitude always fights to expose the evils in society. He reared 3 orphans Chandra, Abhi, & Aparna who have settled abroad. Once, an abrupt attempt happens on Chandrashekar. Since he is to show up major scams made by Home Minister Bhagawan Raj. Bhagawan Raj is scandalous malice who runs vicious politics and defrauded 600 crores of public money in the spam 4 years. Being aware of the plight, Chandrashekar’s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pournami (2006 Film)
''Pournami'' () is a 2006 Telugu language action musical dance film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by M. S. Raju,starring Trisha in the titular role with Prabhas, Charmy, Sindhu Tolani, and Rahul Dev. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad with editing by Krishna Reddy and cinematography by Venu. The film was released on 21 April 2006. The film was dubbed into Tamil and Malayalam under the same name and into Hindi as ''Tridev: Pyar Ki Jung'' (2008). The film was partly inspired by the 2001 Brazilian film '' Behind the Sun'' starring Rodrigo Santoro which in itself was adapted from an Albanian novel ''Broken April'' by Ismail Kadare. Shooting locations included Virupaksha Temple, elephant stables, and Stepwell in Hampi. Plot The film starts in the 1950s and is set in a remote village in Andhra Pradesh that has been suffering from a drought for a very long time. A woman (Veda Sastry) from a traditional family comes forward to dance in the temple to ask Shiva to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
