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Vichitra Kutumbam
''Vichitra Kutumbam'' () is a 1969 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by V. K. P. Sunkavalli under the Sriraj Art Films banner and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Krishna, Shobhan Babu and Vijaya Nirmala, with music composed by T. V. Raju. A remake of this film in Hindi with Dilip Kumar was shelved. Plot The film begins in a village where Raja Shekaram a reputed advocate, leads a happy family life with his poltroon wife Kamala and short-tempered brother Krishna. In the same village, Zamindar Nagaraju is malicious, for which his father empowers the property in the name of his younger son Raghava. Therefore, Nagaraju spurns Raghava when Rajashekar and Kamala foster him, and presently he is parked in Russia. Parallelly, volatile Krishna strikes everyone in the village. Since Kamala endears him as her son she takes a vow and bars his blemish. Besides, Krishna falls for Kamala's naughty sister Radha. Meanwhile, Raja Shekaram becomes a toug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhamidipati Radhakrishna
Bhamidipati Radhakrishna (14 November 1929 – 4 September 2007) was an Indian playwright and script writer in Telugu cinema. He is the son of ''Hasya Brahma'' Bhamidipati Kameswara Rao. He has written some plays and playlets. His play "Taram - Antaram" was staged at World Telugu Conference, Bangalore. He has written stories for over 150 Telugu films including ''Brahmachari (Telugu film), Brahmachari'', ''Kathanayakudu (1969 film), Kathanayakudu'', ''Vichitra Kutumbam'', ''Palleturi Bava'', ''Govula Gopanna'', ''Nari Nari Naduma Murari'', ''College Bullodu''. He died at the age of 79 years in Rajahmundry. Literary works * Bhajantreelu (play) * Danta Vedantam (play) * Keerti Seshulu (play) * Manasthathwalu (play) * Taram - Antaram (play) Filmography # ''Aatma Gowravam'' (1965) #''Govula Gopanna'' (1968) # ''Thalli Prema'' (1968) # ''Kathanayakudu (1969 film)'' (1969) #''Rangeli Raja'' (1971) #''Samsaram (1975 film), Samsaram'' (1975) #''Eduruleni Manishi (1975 film), Eduruleni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikkilineni (actor)
Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy (7 July 1914 - 23 February 2011) was an Indian actor and thespian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was the founder of the theater group ''Praja Natya Mandali''. He has received the honorary ''Kalaprapoorna'' from Andhra University, for his contributions towards Telugu theater and cinema. Early life and career He was born in Kolavennu village, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. Before entering into theater, he studied Diploma in Veterinary Science. He started his film career with the 1949 film ''Deeksha'' directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. He has acted in nearly 350 feature films and was known for his association with N. T. Rama Rao in near 150 films and in almost all the B. Vittalacharya movies. Awards *Nandi Awards *Filmfare Awards South Other honors *Rashtrapati Award from Govt of India (1965) *Kalaprapoorna from Andhra University (1965) Selected filmography Actor *1996 Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam *1994 Bhairava Dweepam *1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By T
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1969 Films
The year 1969 in film involved some significant events, with '' Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'' dominating the U.S. box office and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time and ''Midnight Cowboy'', a film rated X, winning the Academy Award for Best Picture. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1969 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * January 14 - Louis F. Polk Jr. becomes president and CEO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer * February 23 - Madhubala dies due to a congenital heart disease, at age 36. * June 22 - American singer and actress Judy Garland dies at age 47 of an accidental barbiturate overdose in London. * July 8 - Kinney National Services Inc. acquire substantially all of the assets of Warner Bros.-Seven Arts. * July 13 - Al Pacino's film debut (''Me, Natalie''). * Summer - Last year for prize giving at the Venice Film Festival until it is revived in 1980. From 1969 to 1979, the festival is non-competitive. * A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pithapuram Nageswara Rao
Pithapuram Nageswara Rao (5 May 1930 – 5 March 1996) was an Indian playback singer who worked in the early period of Telugu cinema. He sang thousands of songs, mostly of a comedic nature, in the 1950s and 1960s along with Madhavapeddi Satyam and others. He also sang for a couple of movies in Kannada. Brief life sketch Nageswara Rao was born on 5 May 1930 to Viswanadham and Appayyamma in Pithapuram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. His surname is "Patharlagadda"; but known since childhood with his birthplace Pithapuram. His father was a good drama actor. He also developed an interest in acting during his school days. He not only acts but also used to sing from behind the screen to other less capable artists. He wanted to try his luck in cinema and ran away from home to Madras. He got a chance to sing in ''Mangala Sutram'' (1946) at the age of 16 years. He later sang in '' Chandralekha'' (1948) of Gemini Studios, and since established in the field. He sang some t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghantasala (musician)
Ghantasala Venkateswararao (4 December 1922 – 11 February 1974), known mononymously by his surname as Ghantasala, was an Indian playback singer and film composer known for his works predominantly in Telugu and Kannada cinema and also in Tamil, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi language films. He is considered as one of the greatest singers of Telugu cinema. In 1970, he received the Padma Shri award, India's fourth highest civilian award for his contribution to Indian cinema. According to ''The Hindu'' and ''The Indian Express'', Ghantasala was 'such a divine talent and with his songs he could move the hearts of the people'. 'Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing'. Gifted with what Indian film historian V. A. K. Ranga Rao called 'the most majestic voice', Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jyothi Lakshmi
Jyothi Lakshmi (2 November 1948 – 9 August 2016) was an Indian actress who appeared in more than 130 movies. In the early 1970s, she was well noted for her leading roles and songs in movies. She also acted in female-oriented movies and was a trained dancer. She predominantly worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies. In the early 1980s, her popularity gradually declined due to her sister Jayamalini's entry into the movie industry. Her debut was in the film ''Vanambadi'' in 1963 as a dancer in the song 'Yaaradi Vanthaar'. She is best remembered for her supporting roles in Thedi Vandha Mapillai and Periya Edathu Penn. Her daughter Jyothi Meena is also an actress. Filmography Tamil #''Vanambadi'' (1963) #''Periya Idathu Penn'' (1963) #''Pattanathil Bhootham'' (1967) #''Galatta Kalyanam'' (1968) #''Poovum Pottum'' (1968) #''Adimaippenn'' (1969) #'' Thalaivan'' (1970) #''Thedi Vandha Mappillai'' (1970) #''Vairakyam'' (1970) #'' Neerum Neruppum'' (1971) #''Rickshawk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Item Number
In Indian cinema, an item number or item song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films (Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, and Bengali cinema) to describe a catchy, upbeat, often provocative dance sequence for a song performed in a movie.Journals : Item number defined The main aim of an item number is to entertain movie-goers and to lend support to the marketability of the film by being featured in . They are favoured by filmmakers as they afford t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayalalitha
Vijayalalitha or Vijaya Lalitha was an Indian actress who appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films in the 1960s and 1970s. She is best known for her appearances in '' Rani Mera Naam'' (1972), ''Baazigar'' (1972) and '' Saakshi'' (1967). She is also the aunt of Vijayashanti, Telugu superstar actress turned politician. Early life and background Vijayalalitha is relative to actress Vijayashanti. Vijayashanti is the daughter of Vijayalalitha's elder sister. Vijaya lalitha acted in 860 movies. Career Lalitha starred in many Telugu films in the 1960s and 1970s. She also starred in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and a few Hindi movies, such as ''Sadhu Aur Shaitaan'', '' Rani Mera Naam'' and '' Hathkadi''. She was well known as the "Female James Bond" in the Tamil and Telugu industries and was frequently paired with "South India James Bond" actor Jaishankar in many Tamil movies. Her dance and song sequence "Palinginal Oru Maalikai" from ''Vallavan Oruvan'' is known as an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheela
Sheela Ravichandran (Born 22 March 1945) is an Indian actress and director who appears predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Paired with Prem Nazir, they hold the Guinness World Record for acting in the largest number of films (130) together as heroine and hero. Sheela is a four-time winner of Kerala State Film Award. She came back to acting in 2003 through ''Manassinakkare'' after a long period of 22 years. In 2005, she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Malayalam film '' Akale''. In 2019, Sheela was honoured with the J C Daniel Award, the Kerala government's highest honour for outstanding contribution to Malayalam cinema. She was also one of the highest paid actresses, reportedly paid more than her male counterparts, of her time. Early life and family Sheela was born in a Syrian Christian family to Railway officer Kanimangalam Antony and Gracy at Thrissur, Kingdom of Cochin (now Kerala). She was brought up in Ooty. Her early name was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vangara Venkata Subbaiah
Vangara Venkata Subbayya, better known as Vangara, was an actor of Telugu cinema. He acted in more than 100 films and in some plays. Early life He was born in Sangam Jagarlamudi near Tenali. He started his acting career in 1901 in the play ''Chitranalineeyam'' at the age of four years.Nataratnalu, Dr. Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy, pages:434-36. He has worked for sometime as teacher. He joined Rama Vilasa Sabha, Tenali and acted in many dramas portraying various roles. He toured India and abroad with Yadavalli Suryanarayana. Filmography # ''Balayogini'' (1936) # ''Malapilla'' (1938) # '' Raitu Bidda'' (1939) # ''Palnati Yudham'' (1947) as Subbanna # ''Mana Desam'' (1949) # ''Raksha Rekha'' (1949) # ''Shavukaru'' (1950) # '' Malliswari'' (1951) # ''Dharma Devatha'' (1952) as Duvva #''Vayyari Bhama'' (1953) # ''Bangaru Papa'' (1954) # ''Chakrapani'' (1954) # '' Peddamanushulu'' (1954) # '' Donga Ramudu'' (1955) as School teacher # '' Jayasimha'' (1955) # ''Kanyasulkam'' (1955 ... [...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] |
