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Aavesam
''Aavesam'' is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by N. Ramalingeswara Rao under the Ram Prasad Art Pictures banner. The film stars Rajasekhar, Nagma, and Madhubala in lead roles, with music composed by M. M. Keeravani. Cast Music Reception Alluru Rahim of ''Zamin Ryot'' gave the film a positive review. He praised the plot's focus on exposing fraudulent gurus, the dialogues, and the debates between atheism and theism, but criticized the plot holes and music. K. Naresh Kumar, in ''Indian Cinema: Ebbs and Tides'' (1995), observed that recent southern films, including ''Aavesam'', now tackle the topic of fraudulent godmen. He noted that the film graphically portrays recent shooting incidents at Puttaparthi, the abode of Sathya Sai Baba Sathya Sai Baba (born Ratnakaram Sathyanarayana Raju; 23 November 192624 April 2011) was an Indian godman, guru and philanthropist. At the age of 14, he claimed to be the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodi Ramakrishna
Kodi Ramakrishna (23 July 1949 – 22 February 2019) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over the course of his career, he directed more than 100 films across various genres, earning a reputation as one of the most prolific filmmakers in the industry. He is credited with pioneering the use of advanced visual effects in South Indian cinema, through his supernatural fantasy films.'''' In 2012, he was honoured with the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award for his lifetime contribution to Telugu cinema. Life Kodi Ramakrishna was born on 23 July 1949 in Palakollu, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. His career in the Indian cinema industry spanned more than 30 years. Kodi Ramakrishna began his career as an associate to Dasari Narayana Rao in ''Korikale Gurralaite'' (1979). His debuted as a director with the film '' Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya'' (1982). His filmography includes drama films like '' Mangamma Gari Manavadu'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajasekhar (actor)
Rajasekhar Varadharajan (born 4 February 1962) is an Indian actor known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema. In a career spanning more than 38 years, he has acted in over 80 Telugu films in a variety of roles. He starred in several notable films, including ''Talambralu (film), Talambralu'', ''Sruthilayalu'', ''Aahuthi, Aahuti'', ''Ankusam'', ''Magaadu (1990 film), Magaadu'', ''Allari Priyudu'', ''Anna (1994 film), Anna'', ''Omkaram'', ''Suryudu'', ''Sivayya'', ''Manasunna Maaraju'', ''Maa Annayya'', ''Simharasi'', ''Evadaithe Nakenti'', ''Gorintaku (2008 film), Gorintaku'', and ''PSV Garuda Vega''. Rajasekhar won two Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu, Filmfare Best Actor Awards - Telugu for ''Magaadu'' and ''Anna''. The Nature Waldorf School is owned by Rajasekhar and Jeevitha, to whom he is married. The school is affiliated to Dr. Rajasekhar Charitable Trust and started its operations in July 2010. The mission of the school is to impart non-commercialised education to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagma
Nagma Arvind Morarji (born Nandita Arvind Morarji; 25 December 1974), known mononyomusly as Nagma. is an Indian politician and former actress. She gained prominence as a leading actress in the 1990s and appeared in films across various Indian languages, primarily in Telugu language, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil language, Tamil and Bhojpuri language, Bhojpuri. Nagma made her film debut in ''Baaghi (1990 film), Baaghi'' (1990) opposite Salman Khan, which was the seventh highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.Baaghi: A Rebel for Love She went on to star in several notable films, including ''Gharana Mogudu'' (1992), ''King Uncle'' (1993), ''Varasudu'' (1993), Suhaag (1994 film), ''Suhaag'' (1994), ''Kaadhalan'' (1994), ''Baashha'' (1995), and ''Lal Baadshah'' (1999). Personal life Nagma was born ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhoo
Madhoo Shah (born Madhoobala Raghunath Malini; 26 March 1969), also known formerly as Madhubala, is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films. She was a part of Movies like ''Phool Aur Kaante'' (1991), '' Roja'' (1992), ''Allari Priyudu'' (1992), '' Yoddha'' (1992), and ''Gentleman'' (1993). Early life and family Madhoobala Raghunath Malini was born in a Tamil family. She was educated at St. Joseph's High School, Juhu and at University of Mumbai. She is the niece of actress Hema Malini and therefore the cousin of Esha Deol. Career Madhoo was signed on by action director Veeru Devgan for his son Ajay Devgan's debut in ''Phool Aur Kaante'' (1991), but her first release was K. Balachander' s '' Azhagan'' (1991), co-starring Mammooty, Bhanupriya and Geetha. She made her Hindi movie debut with in ''Phool Aur Kaante'' in 1991. She made her debut in the Malayalam film '' Ottayal Pattalam'' (1991), opposite Muk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achyuth
Kunapareddy Achyutha Vara Prasad, better known as Achyuth (1960 – 26 December 2002) was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Telugu Telugu cinema, films and television. He acted in over 50 films and 50 television shows. His accolades include five Nandi Awards. He is notable for his supporting roles in films including ''Thammudu'' and ''Bavagaru Bagunnara?'' He played lead roles in the popular Telugu TV serials ''Sthree'', ''Seethapathi'', ''Antharangalu'' and ''Anveshitha''. Personal life Achyuth was born in Machilipatnam, Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh to Kunapareddy Rama Rao and Kunapareddy Sujatha. He had two brothers and two younger sisters. He was married to Ramadevi and had two daughters, Sai Sujatha and Sai Sivani. Acting career Achyuth made his debut as an actor with the film ''Taj Mahal (1995 film), Taj Mahal'', but the first release was ''Mangalya Balam''. He was quite popular with serials like Himabindu, Sthree, Seethapathi, Kranthi Rekha, Antaranga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paruchuri Brothers
Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao (born 21 June 1944) and Paruchuri Gopala Krishna (born 25 September 1947), collectively referred to as the Paruchuri Brothers, are a screenwriting duo whose work is predominant as story writers, dialogue writers, actors, directors, poets, playwrights, and novelists in the Indian Telugu cinema, Telugu film industry. They have written the stories and dialogues for over 358 films; to name a few E Charithra Ye Siratho, Naa Desam, Khaidi (1983 film), Khaidi, Eenadu, Mundadugu, Bobbili Brahmanna, Prajaswamyam, Karthavyam (1990 film), Karthavyam, Varsham (2004 film), Varsham, Sarpayagam, Major Chandrakanth (1993 film), Major Chandrakanth Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu, Okkadu, Indra (2002 film), Indra, Tagore (film), Tagore, Manasantha Nuvve, Nee Sneham, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Shankardada MBBS, Drushyam, Khaidi No. 150, Rudrama Devi (film), Rudrama Devi and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Filmography As directors (1984 – Present) In 1984, both the brot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zamin Ryot
''Zamin Ryot'' is an Indian Telugu-language weekly newspaper published from Nellore. It was started by N. Venkatrama Naidu in . It has been called the longest continuously running Telugu newspaper. It is one of the notable district newspapers in Telugu. Name ''Zamin Ryot'' name is based on words 'Zamin' () and 'Ryot' (). Zamin Ryot is a term used to refer to tenant farmers under the Zamindari system. The newspaper was founded to advocate for the cause of the ryots (peasants and tenant farmers) and against the feudal system. History The publication was started by Nellore Venkatrama Naidu as ''Zamindari Ryot'' in , before changing its name to ''Zamin Ryot''. Originally meant to advocate against the feudal system in the area, it played an important role in reporting on the success of the Salt Satyagraha in Nellore district. The British government searched house and office of Venkatrama Naidu and also of the editor Chundi Jagannatham for three days from 15 to 17 February 194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990s Indian Films
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the 15th pope. Births Valerian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathya Sai Baba
Sathya Sai Baba (born Ratnakaram Sathyanarayana Raju; 23 November 192624 April 2011) was an Indian godman, guru and philanthropist. At the age of 14, he claimed to be the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba and left his home saying "my devotees are calling me, I have my work". Sathya Sai Baba's followers have attributed to him a range of miraculous abilities, including the materialisation of '' Vibhuti'' (holy ash) and other small objects such as rings, necklaces, and watches. He was also believed to have performed spontaneous healings, resurrections, and exhibited clairvoyant abilities. Additionally, claims were made regarding his ability to be in multiple places simultaneously ( bilocation), as well as his omnipresence, omnipotence, and omniscience. Sathya Sai Baba's devotees include members of all religions. In 1972, Sathya Sai Baba founded the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. Through this organization, Sathya Sai Baba established a network of free, general, and superspeci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puttaparthi
Puttaparthi (IAST: ''Puṭṭaparthy'') is a municipality and district headquarters of Sri Sathya Sai district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Puttaparthi mandal of Puttaparthi revenue division. The original name of Puttaparthi was Gollapalli. The town is located on the banks of Chitravathi River which is a tributary of Penna River, and is surrounded by undulating hills. It is widely known for the birthplace and deathplace of the Indian spiritual leader and guru Sathya Sai Baba and his ashram, Prasanthi Nilayam. Etymology Puttaparthi means "village of anthills." A local legend says that a cobra snake cursed the village after being hit by a cowherder, which caused the proliferation of anthills in this area. Demographics Residing in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the official language in Puttaparthi is Telugu. Other common languages spoken in Puttaparthi are Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and English. Various national and international languages are unders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 Murders In Prasanthi Nilayam
On June 6, 1993 there was an assassination attempt on Sai Baba's life. While reports vary, the official narrative is that four men (devotees) entered Sai Baba's residence under the premise of wanting to give him a telegram. When their path was obstructed, they stabbed two of the Baba's assistants to death, injuring two others. Hearing the commotion Sai Baba sounded the alarm and police were dispatched to his residence. Upon arriving, the police said the four youths had locked themselves in Sai Baba's living room and the officers tried to break the door down. "The four were shot when they opened the door and attacked the police."BBC Documentary. Secret SwamiRuhela, Satya Pal (1997), Sri Sathya Sai Baba and the Press, 1972-1996, M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd., , pp. 106–107 Sai Baba remained unharmed during the incident, and later in a discourse cleared things up saying there was no bid on his life. Many aspects of the event remain ambiguous and unresolved. Inspector Reddy (of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Godman (India)
Godman is a term used in India for a type of healer or spiritual leader who is often raised to a demigod-like figure by their cult following. They generally claim to possess paranormal powers, such as the ability to heal, the ability to see or influence future events, and the ability to read minds. Godmen usually have a high-profile presence, and attract support from large sections of the Indian society.Mehta, Uday (1993), Modern Godmen in India: A Sociological Appraisal, Mumbai: Popular Prakashan, . Overview Godmen are revered as special human beings and often worshipped by their followers. Some godmen come from established schools of spirituality, but often they do not belong to any religious order. In recent years, many godmen have gained followers outside of India, which has increased their fame and wealth. Sathya Sai Baba (1926–2011) was a notable godman with a very large following. He was known for alleged miracles like materialising sacred ash ('' vibhuti''), and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
