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K. Bapaiah
Kovelamudi Bapayya is an Indian film director. He has directed about 80 films in Telugu and Hindi Modern Standard Hindi (, ), commonly referred to as Hindi, is the Standard language, standardised variety of the Hindustani language written in the Devanagari script. It is an official language of India, official language of the Government ... languages. He is the cousin of noted director K. Raghavendra Rao and nephew of director and producer K. S. Prakash Rao. Early life Kovelamudi Bapayya was born in Hyderabad. He is also known as K. Bapayya. Bapayya lost both his parents at a very young age. He was raised by his paternal uncle K. S. Prakash Rao, who was a popular filmmaker. He is a first cousin of K. Raghavendra Rao, also a filmmaker. He also has two daughters, Padma and Chamundeswari. Bapayya studied in Vijayawada and Chennai. Career Bapayya began his film career by working under K. B. Tilak as an apprentice for the films '' Muddu Bidda'' (1956), ''M. L. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovelamudi (other)
Kovelamudi or Kovelamoodi (Telugu language, Telugu: కోవెలమూడి) is a village in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. ---- Kovelamudi or Kovelamoodi is a Telugu people, Telugu surname: * K. S. Prakash Rao, Kovelamudi Surya Prakash Rao, a versatile Indian actor, cinematographer, director and producer. * Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao, a veteran Indian film director. * Prakash Kovelamudi, an Indian film director. * Kovelamudi Bapayya, an Indian film director {{Disambiguation Surnames of Indian origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarada (actress)
Thadiparthi Saraswati Devi (born 12 June 1945), better known by her stage name Sarada, is an Indian actress and politician. Though known for her work predominantly in Telugu films and Malayalam films, she has also appeared in Tamil, Hindi as well as Kannada language films. Sarada is a three-time recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actresss for her roles in '' Thulabharam'' (1968), '' Swayamvaram'' (1972), and '' Nimajjanam'' (1977). She is also known as Urvasi Sarada – the National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the ''Urvasi Award''. Sarada also won the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema. Early life Sarada was born on 12 June 1945 as Saraswati Devi in Tenali, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her parents Venkateswar Rao and Satyavathi Devi are farmers.She has a brother, Mohan Rao. Sarada was sent to Madras in her childhood to live with her grandmother Kanakamma. Sarada describes her gran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuga Purushudu
''Yuga Purushudu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by C. Aswini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner and directed by K. Bapayya. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayaprada with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Mard Ki Zabaan'' (1987). The film was declared a ''Hit'' at the box office. Plot Janaki, the daughter of the Pushpagiri Zamindar, marries Ranganna, a commoner, defying her father’s wishes. Enraged, the Zamindar ostracizes them. The couple later has a son, Kalyan, prompting the Zamindar to reconsider and send his nephew Dhananjay to bring them back. However, Dhananjay, harbouring malicious intent, plots to kill the family under the guise of the Zamindar’s orders. Ranganna is killed in the attempt, but his younger brother, Jaggu, intervenes, allowing Janaki to escape with Kalyan. Janaki entrusts Kalyan to their loyal associate Balaram. To protect Kalyan, Balaram swaps his own children, Anand and Madhavi, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeevana Tarangalu
''Jeevana Tarangalu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by T. Rama Rao. The film stars Sobhan Babu, Krishnam Raju, Vanisri, Chandramohan, and Lakshmi. It is based on a novel by Yaddanapudi Sulochana Rani, and won three Filmfare Awards South. It was remade in Tamil as '' Thirumangalyam'' (1974), in Hindi in as '' Dil Aur Deewaar'' (1978), and in Kannada as '' Mangalya'' (1991). Plot Venu Gopala Rao ( Gummadi) and Savitri ( Sriranjani) are a couple with two children, Roja ( Vanisri) and Chandu ( Krishnam Raju). But unfortunately, Venu Gopala Rao has an affair with another woman and leaves his family and children to marry her. He has two children from the second wife, namely Lavanya (Lakshmi) and a polio-affected younger daughter. Savitri faces a lot of insults from her brother and sister-in-law (Raavi Kondala Rao, Suryakantham) and lives with them because she has no shelter. Roja teaches music and Chandu is a spoiled brat who joins a theft group with a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakesh Roshan
Rakesh Roshan (born 6 September 1949) is an Indian film producer, director, screenwriter and actor who works in Bollywood, Hindi films. He appeared in 84 films in the 1970s and 1980s. As an actor, he is mostly known for his supporting roles in big-budget films. Later, his prominence increased and he achieved fame for directing films with titles beginning with the letter "K" since 1987. As a filmmaker, his work includes the action drama (1987), the revenge drama thriller ''Khoon Bhari Maang'' (1988), the action comedy ''Kishen Kanhaiya'' (1990), the melodramatic thriller ''Karan Arjun'' (1995), the musical romantic thriller ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' (2000), the science fiction film ''Koi... Mil Gaya'' (2003) and its sequels, the superhero Krrish (film series), ''Krrish'' film series (2006–13). He has won the Filmfare Award for Best Film and Filmfare Award for Best Director, Best Director for ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' and ''Koi... Mil Gaya''. Early life Rakesh was born on 6 Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moushumi Chatterjee
Moushumi Chatterjee is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema. She was one of the highest-paid actresses in Hindi films during the 1970s. She joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019; she was previously a member of the Indian National Congress. Early and personal life Chatterjee was born in Calcutta to a Bengali Brahmin family that hailed from Bikrampur in Bangladesh. Her father, Prantosh Chattopadhyaya, was in the Indian Army, and her grandfather was a judge. Her real name is Indira, and Moushumi is her screen name. Indira Chattopadhyaya (her real name) was married to Jayanta Mukherjee at a young age. The couple has two daughters. Jayanta Mukherjee is the son of popular film producer, music composer, and singer Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Hemant Kumar in Hindi film industry. Jayanta is also an exponent of Rabindra Sangeet.She always prioritised her family above her film roles. Her daughter Payal, who had type 1 diabetes, had been in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dil Aur Deewaar
''Dil Aur Deewaar'' () is a 1978 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Jeetendra and Moushumi Chatterjee, with music composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Jeevana Tarangalu'' (1973), also made by the same banner and director. Plot Vijay is an honest crime reporter. He was raised by his uncle Rai Saheb after his stepmother turned him out of his house. However, on her deathbed, she asked for his forgiveness and handed over her laidback son Anand's responsibility to him. Vijay shields Anand from the world and would-be exploiters. Saroj is a hardworking woman who looks after her blind mother Parvati and her younger brother Chandu. Chandu has gotten involved in a life of crime and has joined a gang. Saroj and Anand become friends. Saroj treats him like a brother but he misinterprets her affection as love. Vijay is suspicious of Saroj's intentions as she comes from a poor background whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna (Telugu Actor)
Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy (31 May 1943 – 15 November 2022), known mononymously as Krishna, was an Indian actor, director, and producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. In a career spanning more than five decades, he starred in over 350 films in a variety of roles. He is referred to as "Superstar" and "Nata Sekhara" in the Telugu media. In 2009, for his contributions to Indian cinema the Indian government awarded him the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in the country. He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Congress party in 1989. In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South in addition to Honorary doctorate from Andhra University in 2008. He died on 15 November 2022 due to cardiac arrest. Krishna began his film career with minor roles in films such as '' Kula Gothralu'' (1961), '' Padandi Mundhuku'' (1962), and '' Paruvu Prathishta'' (1963). He debuted as a lead actor with the 1965 film '' Thene Manasulu'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rekha
Bhanurekha Ganesan (; born 10 October 1954), better known by her mononymous stage name Rekha, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Hindi films. Acknowledged as one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema, she has starred in more than 180 films and is the recipient of several accolades, including one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards. She has often played strong and complicated female characters—from fictional to literary—in both mainstream and independent films. Though her career has gone through certain periods of decline, Rekha has gained a reputation for reinventing herself numerous times and has been credited for her ability to sustain her status. In 2010, the Government of India honoured her with Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour. The daughter of actors Pushpavalli and Gemini Ganesan, Rekha started her career as a child actress in Telugu films '' Inti Guttu'' (1958) and '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966). Her first film as a lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeetendra
Jeetendra (born Ravi Kapoor ; 7 April 1942) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the greatest actors of Hindi cinema. He is noted for his acting, style and dance. He has worked in more than Jeetendra filmography, 200 films in a career spanning over six decades. Jeetendra began his acting career with ''Geet Gaya Patharon Ne'' (1964). He shot to stardom in 1967 with ''Farz (1967 film), Farz'', and achieved greater success in later years, being dubbed India's "Jumping Jack" for several of his on-screen roles in Hindi films. He consistently starred in several top–grossing Indian films from the late-1960s to the 1980s, such as ''Jeene Ki Raah'', ''Khilona (1970 film), Khilona'', ''Caravan (1971 film), Caravan'', ''Bidaai'', ''Udhar Ka Sindur'', ''Dharam Veer (film), Dharam Veer'', ''Swarg Narak'', ''Jaani Dushman'', ''Aasha (1980 film), Aasha'', ''Meri Aawaz Suno'', ''Farz Aur Kanoon'', ''Himmatwala (1983 film), Himmatwala'', ''To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dildaar
''Dildaar'' () is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by D. Rama Naidu under Suresh Productions and directed by K. Bapayya. It stars Jeetendra, Rekha, Nazneen and music composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film is a remake of the Telugu film '' Soggadu'' (1975) starring Sobhan Babu, Jayachitra, Jayasudha. Both the movies were made under the same banner and the director. The film was ''Above Average'' at the box office. Actress Nazneen received the film's only Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Plot The film begins in a village where Banke C. Lal, a farmer, receives ''Krishi Pandit award'' for green revolution. He lives with his mother Lakshmi. He falls for Parvati, the daughter of the village-head Charandas. A zamindar, Sangram Singh is an associate of Charandas and together they are engaged in criminal activities. Latha is the original heir of the zamindari Sangram Singh claims as his own. She is timid and has a phobia for owls. Sangram Singh e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayasudha
Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu), known mononyomusly as Jayasudha is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She has also worked in few Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, in a career spanning over 5 decades she received nine state Nandi Awards for her acting in works such as '' Jyothi'' (1976), '' Idi Katha Kaadu'' (1979), '' Premabhishekam'' (1981), '' Meghasandesam'' (1982), and '' Dharmaatmudu'' (1983). She has garnered five Filmfare Awards South, for her performances in '' Jyothi'' (1976), '' Aame Katha'' (1977), '' Gruha Pravesam'' (1982), '' Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' (2004), and '' Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). She received the ANR National Award (2008) and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South (2010) for her contributions to Indian cinema. Jayasudha served as Member, Legislative Assembly, from Secunderabad constituency during 2009–2014 in the erstwhile combined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
