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Laya (actress)
Laya (born 21 October 1981) is a former Indian actress and Kuchipudi dancer known for her work primarily in Telugu language, Telugu films alongside a few Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil language, Tamil films. Laya first appeared as a child actor in ''Bhadram Koduko'' (1992) and later she started working as a lead actress with ''Swayamvaram (1999 film), Swayamvaram'' (1999). She is runner up in the Star 2000 contest conducted to introduce new talent and cast them in Paradesi movie and she has won three Nandi Awards including Nandi Special Jury Award, Special Jury Award and two Nandi Awards for Nandi Award for Best Actress, Best Actress in consecutive years for ''Manoharam (2000 film), Manoharam'' (2000) and ''Preminchu'' (2001). Personal life Laya was born on 21 October 1981 in a Telugu Brahmin, Telugu Bramhin family in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. She attended Nirmala High School, Vijayawada. Her mother was a music teacher in Nirmala High School, Vijayawada and her father was a doct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayawada
Vijayawada ( ), formerly known by its colonial name Bezawada, is the second largest city and a major commercial hub in the Andhra Pradesh state of India. The city forms an integral part of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region and is situated on the banks of the Krishna River, flanked by the Eastern Ghats and the scenic Indrakeeladri Hills. It is renowned for its iconic Kanaka Durga Temple, an important Hindu shrine that attracts millions of devotees each year. Geographically positioned near the center of the state, Vijayawada is popularly described as the commercial, political, cultural, and educational capital of Andhra Pradesh. It also serves as the administrative headquarters of the newly formed NTR district. The Prakasam Barrage across the Krishna River is a pivotal infrastructure asset that connects NTR with Guntur district. Vijayawada is recognized as one of India's fastest growing urban areas. In fact, a recent Oxford Economics report ranked it among the top 10 fastest gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telugu Brahmin
Telugu Brahmins are ethnic-Telugu people, Telugus who belong to Brahmin communities native to the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They fall under the Pancha-Dravida, Pancha Dravida Brahmin classification of the Brahmin community in India. Telugu Brahmins are further divided into sections like Vaidiki, Niyogi Brahmin, Niyogi, Deshastha Brahmin, Deshastha, Dravida Brahmin, Dravida, Golconda Vyapari Brahmin, Golkonda Vyapari among others. History The Apastamba Dharmasutra is posited to have been composed in the region of modern-day Andhra Pradesh between the Godavari River, Godavari and Krishna River, Krishna rivers, but this is not certain. It is dated to approximately 600-300 BCE, and more narrowly to between 450 and 350 BCE. Related communities Brahmin is a Varna (Hinduism), varna (caste) within Hinduism, Hindu society. Brahmins have traditionally been Hindu priests, either in Hindu temple, temples or to particular families and have traditionally been better edu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
''Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language drama film written, directed and produced by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Srikanth, Raasi, Vadde Naveen, and Laya. In the film, two estranged lovers—Praveen (Naveen) and Subadra (Raasi)—meet unexpectedly after their respective marriages. Subadra intends to elope and remarry Praveen, leaving her husband Jagdeesh (Srikanth). The film was released on 2 February 2001. Plot Praveen and Subadra love each other against their parents and decide to elope. They plan to meet at the bus station on a night but Praveen does not turn up for unknown reasons while Subadra is caught by her parents who forcibly take her away Sometime later, Subadra is married to Jagdeesh, and the couple lives in Prem Nagar colony in Hyderabad. Jagdeesh, who works as a manager in a car showroom, always strives to impress Subadra but she acts indifferent towards him. Praveen joins the same company where Jag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanuman Junction (film)
''Hanuman Junction'' is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by M. Raja in his directorial debut. It stars an ensemble cast of Arjun, Jagapathi Babu, Venu, Laya, Sneha, and Vijayalakshmi. Produced by M. V. Lakshmi under the M. L. Movie Arts banner of Editor Mohan, the film is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Thenkasipattanam'' (2000). The music is composed by Suresh Peters with cinematography by C. Ramprasad. The film released on 21 December 2001 and was a successful venture. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Singakottai''. Plot Krishna and Dasu are best friends and the notorious goons of Hanuman Junction, who hold KD & Co company. They always have enmity with a vicious opponent, Devudayya. Meenakshi, Devudayya's daughter, has loved Krishna since childhood, but he does not reciprocate because he knows that Dasu will not accept it. Meanwhile, Sathru, a young man appointed as a manager in KD & Co, constantly receives their batter becaus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramma Chilakamma
''Ramma Chilakamma'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Tammareddy Bharadwaja and starring Sumanth and Laya. The title of the film is based on a song from ''Choodalani Vundi'' (1998). ''Ramma Chilakamma'' is a remake of the Tamil film '' Ennamma Kannu'' (2000). After being delayed, the film released on 13 July 2001 and was a box-office failure. Plot Cast Production A different film under the same name was planned with Venkat. Tammareddy Bharadwaja reused the title for this film. The title is based on a song from ''Choodalani Vundi ''Choodalani Vundi'' () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Gunasekhar, and produced by C. Aswani Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Soundarya, Anjala Zaveri and Prakash Raj. ...'' (1998). The film is a remake of the Tamil film '' Ennamma Kannu'' (2000). Akash, in his Telugu debut, played a small role in the film. Soundtrack Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goddess Sita
Sita (; ), also known as Siya, Jānaki and Maithili, is a Hindu goddess and the female protagonist of the Hindu epic ''Ramayana''. Sita is the consort of Rama, the avatar of god Vishnu, and is regarded as an avatar of goddess Lakshmi. She is the chief goddess of the Ramanandi Sampradaya and is the goddess of beauty and devotion. Sita's birthday is celebrated every year on the occasion of Sita Navami. Described as the daughter of Bhūmi (the earth), Sita is brought up as the adopted daughter of King Janaka of Videha. Sita, in her youth, chooses Rama, the prince of Ayodhya as her husband in a swayamvara. After the swayamvara, she accompanies her husband to his kingdom but later chooses to accompany him along with her brother-in-law Lakshmana, in his exile. While in exile, the trio settles in the Dandaka forest from where she is abducted by Ravana, the Rakshasa king of Lanka. She is imprisoned in the garden of Ashoka Vatika, in Lanka, until she is rescued by Rama, who slays her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devullu
''Devullu'' ( ''Gods'') is a 2000 Telugu-language supernatural film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Prithvi, Raasi, Master Nandan, Baby Nitya, while Suman, Srikanth, Rajendra Prasad, Ramya Krishna, Laya were in supporting roles and music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. It was produced by Chegondi Haribabu, Karatam Rambabu under the Babu Pictures banner. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Kuzhanthayum Deivamum''. Plot The film begins with an eminent singer, Prashanth knitting his stan Nirmala instantly by liking her candor in showing his faults. Soon after, Prasanth's career falters when Nirmala aids him in retrieving his honor as a composer, but she surpasses him. As time passes, the couple is blessed with two progeny, Chintu & Bhavani—additionally, ego clashes also grow along with their kids, which go haywire. The pair knocks on the doors of divorce, and the babies become victims by craving for parental care. During that plight, the children learn via grand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodanda Ramudu
''Kodanda Ramudu'' is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language Romance film, directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Rambha and Laya, with music composed by S. V. Krishna Reddy. Plot Kodanda Ramudu, alias Ramu ( J. D. Chakravarthy) is a tour guide in Araku Valley Borra Caves and is deeply in love with Mounika ( Rambha), a city-bred rich girl who doesn't believe in the aspect of love. She thinks love is a tool that people use to fulfill their materialistic needs and assumes Ramu is faking her with his love. Mounika pretends and encourages Ramu to love her and makes a fool of him by insulting him when he expresses his love to her by bringing the saree weaved for marriage by his Peddamma (Nirmalamma Nirmalamma (18 July 1920 – 19 February 2009) was an Indian actress in the Telugu cinema. She appeared in more than 1000 films and was well known for her grandmother roles in several films. She won two Nandi Awards. Early life She was born in ...). Enrag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manasunna Maaraju
''Manasunna Maaraju'' is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah. The film stars Dr. Rajasekhar and Laya in the lead roles. It was a remake of the Malayalam film '' Kottaram Veettile Apputtan'' (1998). Cast * Dr. Rajasekhar * Laya *Rajitha *Kota Srinivasa Rao * Asha Saini *Brahmanandam * Manorama Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The track "Nenu Gaali" also features in the 2024 Telugu film '' Mathu Vadalara 2''. *1) "Nenu Gaali" - Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal, Tippu (Humming) *2) "O Prema"(Version l) - Sonu Nigam *3) "O Prema"(Version ll) - Rajesh Krishnan *4) "Allari Priyuda" - Shankar Mahadevan, Swarnalatha *5) "Maaghamasam" - K. S. Chithra, Udit Narayan * 6) "Eddulabandi Ekki" -Sukhwinder Singh, Nithyasree Mahadevan * 7) "Oodala Oodala Marri Chettu" - Mano, Sujatha Mohan, Malgudi Subha Malgudi Subha (born 17 October 1965; also spelled as Malgadi Shuba) is an Indian playback singer. She has recorded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maa Balaji
''Maa Balaji'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Vadde Naveen, Maheswari, and Laya. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The film was released on 23 September 1999 and was commercially successful. It is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Punjabi House'' (1998). Plot Balaji is a young and ambitious man. But he is unsuccessful in his trials to make money and ends up in debt of 10 lakh. Unable to repay the amount, he jumped off into the sea to commit suicide after insuring an amount of 10 lakh for his debtors with the LIC. However, he is saved and lands up in the house of a rich Punjabi man Balwinder Singh whose mute daughter Pooja falls in love with him. Cast Music Music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The lyrics were written by Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry and Bhuvana Chandra. Reception Jeevi of '' Idlebrain.com'' rated the film 4 out of 5 and noted, “First half is in a lighter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YouTube
YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, it is the second-most-visited website in the world, after Google Search. In January 2024, YouTube had more than 2.7billion monthly active users, who collectively watched more than one billion hours of videos every day. , videos were being uploaded to the platform at a rate of more than 500 hours of content per minute, and , there were approximately 14.8billion videos in total. On November 13, 2006, YouTube was purchased by Google for $1.65 billion (equivalent to $ billion in ). Google expanded YouTube's business model of generating revenue from advertisements alone, to offering paid content such as movies and exclusive content produced by and for YouTube. It also offers YouTube Premium, a paid subs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California
California () is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States that lies on the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and shares Mexico–United States border, an international border with the Mexico, Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With almost 40million residents across an area of , it is the List of states and territories of the United States by population, largest state by population and List of U.S. states and territories by area, third-largest by area. Prior to European colonization of the Americas, European colonization, California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America. European exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries led to the colonization by the Spanish Empire. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821, following Mexican War of Independence, its successful war for independence, but Mexican Cession, was ceded to the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
