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Rajahamsa
''Rajahamsa'' () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Abbas and Sakshi Shivanand. Produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation the film features a story and screenplay written by Srinivasa Rao, with dialogues penned by Sankaramanchi Parthasarathi. The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. Plot Sanjana, the daughter of businessman Ram Prasad, is strongly opposed to the arranged marriage her father has planned for her with the son of his childhood friend. She is in love with Harish and wishes to marry him instead. During a shopping trip, Sanjana encounters her would-be father-in-law, who gives her 50,000 for wedding preparations. Seizing the opportunity, she escapes to Srisailam, hiring a cab driven by Raju, who names his vehicle "Rajahamsa," with the intention of reuniting with Harish. Meanwhile, Raju, a cab driver struggling with a debt of 25,000, accepts Ram Prasad's offer of 25,000 to locate Sanj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abbas (actor)
Mirza Abbas Ali (born 21 May 1975) is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, Tamil and Telugu cinema, and few Malayalam and Hindi films. Following a career as a fashion model, he made his film debut with Kathir's ''Kadhal Desam'' (1996), which became a great success and gave him instant recognition. Abbas went on to work in successful movies such as ''V.I.P (1997 film), VIP'' (1997), ''Pooveli'' (1998), ''Padayappa'' (1999), ''Suyamvaram'' (1999), ''Malabar Police'' (1999), ''Kandukondain Kandukondain'' (2000), ''Minnale'' (2001), ''Aanandham'' (2001), ''Pammal K. Sambandam'' (2002), ''Adi Thadi'' (2004), ''Guru En Aalu'' (2009), and Ramanujan (film), ''Ramanujan'' (2014). He also appeared in notable Telugu films including ''Priya O Priya'' (1997), ''Rajahamsa'' (1998), ''Raja (1999 film), Raja'' (1999), and Anasuya (film), ''Anasuya'' (2007). Abbas gained recognition in Malayalam films as well, notably in ''Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu'' (1999). In 2023 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakshi Shivanand
Sakshi Shivanand is an Indian actress, who has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films. Her most notable work is '' Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai'' which was directed by Anubhav Sinha and co-starred Priyanshu Chatterjee, Om Puri and Farida Jalal. She has also lent her voice to Cinderella in '' The Story of Cinderella'', an animation television series telecast in India on Just Kids! on Sahara TV. Early life Shivanand was born in South Africa in a Kannadiga family. She once claimed that her ancestors hailed from Kakinada, though the veracity of this claim is disputed. Career Shivanand made her Hindi debut in 1996. During her early career, she starred in the Aditya Pancholi-starrer '' Zanjeer'' (1998). She gained fame in Telugu cinema. She debuted with a small role in a Telugu film named Anna Vadina in 1993 which has Krishnam Raju and Jaya Prada in the lead. Her breakthrough role was in 1997 with '' Master''. She has acted with Nagarjuna in ''S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma
Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma (born 16 May 1967) is an Indian spiritual teacher, scholar, journalist, and lyricist, known for his discourses on Hindu scriptures. He delivers lectures on a wide range of texts, including the Vedas, Puranas, Itihasas, and Sastras, presenting complex spiritual concepts in an accessible manner for a wider audience. Shanmukha Sarma is also the editor of ''Rushipeetam'', a monthly magazine that focuses on promoting Indian spiritual and cultural heritage. He has been involved in educational initiatives, including the creation of an online university offering courses on Hindu scriptures. Additionally, he has authored over 100 devotional songs under the title ''Sivapadam'', which blend philosophy and devotion. In the field of Telugu cinema, Shanmukha Sarma has contributed lyrics to several films, including ''Pelli Sandadi'' (1996), ''Subhakankshalu'' (1997), ''Suswagatham'' (1998), and ''Suryavamsam'' (1998). Early life Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao (born 21 September 1931) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, composer, and actor. He is widely regarded as one of India's most versatile and innovative filmmakers. He has directed around sixty films across multiple genres and languages, including Telugu cinema, Telugu, Kannada cinema, Kannada, Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hindi cinema, Hindi, and English language, English and is credited with revolutionizing Cinema of South India, South Indian cinema through his Experimental film, experimental approach. He has garnered numerous accolades throughout his career, including two National Film Awards, five Nandi Awards, three Karnataka State Film Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South. In 2011, he was honoured with the Life Achievement Award by the Film Federation of India. Srinivasa Rao began his career as an assistant to the esteemed director K. V. Reddy, working on iconic films such as ''Mayabazar'' (1957) and ''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' (1961). He mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AVS (actor)
Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (2 January 1957 – 8 November 2013), better known and credited by his initials AVS, was an Indian actor, comedian, producer, director, and journalist known for his works in Telugu cinema. A.V.S. was known particularly for his comic dialogue delivery, and expressions. He starred in over five hundred feature films and has garnered four state Nandi Awards, including Best Comedian, and Best character actor. Early life and career AVS was born on 2 January 1957 in Tenali, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to the film industry by director Bapu through his film '' Mister Pellam'' in 1993. With this film, he became a comedy star in the Telugu film industry. For his role he received many awards including Nandi Award by Government of Andhra Pradesh. He won many private and Government awards for both in films and in TV shows. He produced two films: ''Uncle'' and '' Ori Nee Prema Bangaaram Kanu...!'' and directed four films, namely ''Super He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited
Amitabh Bachchan Corporation (formerly Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited, ABCL), also known as AB Corp, is an Indian entertainment company founded by actor Amitabh Bachchan in 1995. The company was involved in event management, film production, and distribution. Despite its initial endeavors, AB Corp faced significant financial challenges and declared bankruptcy in 1999, resulting in substantial losses for Bachchan. Notably, the company organized the Miss World 1996 competition in Bangalore. Controversies The company specialized in film production and event management. The business was plagued by financial difficulties. The main reason for the bad performance of ABCL was blamed on the gross mismanagement of the company by the, then CEO, Sanjiv Gupta, who went on to become the CEO of Coca-Cola India. The company burst into the limelight in 1997 when it was responsible for bringing to India the Miss World Pageant, but was then mired with controversy when the company was not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raghunatha Reddy
Raghunatha Reddy is an Indian actor who works in Telugu-language films as a character artist. He is known for his metallic voice. Early life, career and personal life Raghunatha Reddy was born in Krishna District and did his schooling in Vijayawada and Machilipatnam. He initially worked for Lallaguda railway station, which was a part of South Central Railway zone before he was chosen to act in the play ''Aakasa Ramanna''. He has had stage experience and won an award for his debut drama competition for HMT Parishad. In Vijaywada, he was a part of the ''Jyothirmayi'' acting group. He made his debut in films with the Sobhan Babu-starrer '' Sarpayagam'' in 1991, produced by D. Ramanaidu and directed by Paruchuri Brothers after he was spotted in the play ''Dharmo Rakshita Rakshita''. He was frequently cast in films starring R. Narayana Murthy or Mohan Babu notably featuring in '' Orey Rikshaw'' (1995). After falling sick in 2008, 2011 and 2014, he gradually stopped acting as f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raavi Kondala Rao
Raavi Kondala Rao (11 February 1932 – 28 July 2020) was an Indian actor, screenwriter, playwright, and journalist who worked in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acted in over 400 films. He won Nandi Award for Best Story Writer for '' Pelli Pusthakam'' (1991) and won Nandi Award for Best Book on Telugu Cinema for ''Black and White''. He made his film debut with '' Sobha'' in 1958 as an actor. '' Preminchi Choodu'' (1964) won him recognition as an actor. He is known for his collaborations with Bapu- Ramana. He worked as a writer for notable films like '' Brundavanam'' (1992), ''Bhairava Dweepam'' (1994), ''Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam'' (1996). Besides films, he worked as an editor, writer and columnist for English and Telugu newspapers and magazines. He worked as the associate editor for the then popular film magazine ''Vijaya Chitra'' from 1966 to 1990. Later, he joined Chandamama Vijaya production house as a writer and executive producer. Early life Raavi Kondala Rao w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mallikarjuna Rao (actor)
Peela Mallikarjuna Rao ( – 24 June 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked in Telugu films. Rao, popularly known as ''Battala Satti'' for his role in the movie '' Ladies Tailor''. He has acted in many movies in Telugu. Over his career, he acted in at least 375 Telugu movies. Early life Rao was born in Kasimkota Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam district. Career Mallikarjuna Rao started his career in films in 1973. He became popular with role of 'Battala Sattigadu' in Ladies Tailor directed by Vamsi. Ladies Tailor, Hello Brother, Tammudu and Badri are some of the films in which he excelled audience with his comedy. Telugu actor, writer Tanikella Bharani treats Mallikarjuna Rao with high respect since the days of Ladies Tailor movie and to his credit Mallikarjuna Rao introduced L.B. Sriram, actor cum writer to director Vamsi, who gave chance to LB Sriram in his movie. Mallikarjuna Rao was the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association. He also served as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandra Mohan (Telugu Actor)
Chandra Mohan (born Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao; 23 May 1946 – 11 November 2023) was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu films. He won a Filmfare Award South and two Nandi Awards. Early life Mohan was born as Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao on 23 May 1946, in Pamidimukkala village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He was educated at Y.V.R.M.Z.P. High School at Meduru. He graduated from the agriculture college of Bapatla. He was the cousin of veteran filmmaker K. Viswanath. Career Mohan was introduced to the Telugu film industry through the film '' Rangula Ratnam'' in 1966. In 1968, he starred in '' Sukha Duhkalu'', as the caring brother of Vanisri's character, for which he received awards. Mohan received critical reception for his performance in box office hits such as '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966) for which he received the state Nandi Award for Best Actor, '' Padaharella Vayasu'' (1978) for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girish Karnad
Girish Karnad (19 May 1938 – 10 June 2019) was an Indian playwright, actor, film director, Kannada writer, and a Jnanpith awardee, who predominantly worked in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Marathi films. His rise as a playwright in the 1960s marked the coming of age of modern Indian playwriting in Kannada, just as Badal Sarkar did in Bengali, Vijay Tendulkar in Marathi, and Mohan Rakesh in Hindi. He was a recipient of the 1998 Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honour conferred in India. For four decades Karnad composed plays, often using history and mythology to tackle contemporary issues. He translated his plays into English and received acclaim. His plays have been translated into some Indian languages and directed by directors like Ebrahim Alkazi, B. V. Karanth, Alyque Padamsee, Prasanna, Arvind Gaur, Satyadev Dubey, Vijaya Mehta, Shyamanand Jalan, Amal Allanaa and Zafer Mohiuddin. He was active in the world of Indian cinema working as an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amitabh Bachchan Corporation
Amitabh Bachchan Corporation (formerly Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited, ABCL), also known as AB Corp, is an Indian entertainment company founded by actor Amitabh Bachchan in 1995. The company was involved in event management, film production, and distribution. Despite its initial endeavors, AB Corp faced significant financial challenges and declared bankruptcy in 1999, resulting in substantial losses for Bachchan. Notably, the company organized the Miss World 1996 competition in Bengaluru, Bangalore. Controversies The company specialized in film production and event management. The business was plagued by financial difficulties. The main reason for the bad performance of ABCL was blamed on the gross mismanagement of the company by the, then CEO, Sanjiv Gupta, who went on to become the CEO of Coca-Cola India. The company burst into the limelight in 1997 when it was responsible for bringing to India the Miss World 1996, Miss World Pageant, but was then mired with controversy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
