Sobhan Babu (Telugu: శోభన్ బాబు)  pronunciation (help·info) (January 14, 1937 – March 20, 2008) was an Indian film actor in Telugu cinema. Born as Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao to a middle-class family, Sobhan went on to become a romantic icon and was one of the top Tollywood heroes for two decades. He made his film debut with Daivabalam directed by Vasanthkumar Reddy, but his first film to hit the screens was Bhakta Sabari.

Background[link]

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A son of Uppu Suryanarayana Rao, Babu had three sisters Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala, and a brother, Sambasiva Rao.

Babu completed his initial schooling in Kuntamukkula Mylavaram. He pursued his Intermediate in Vijayawada and finished his degree at Andhra-Christian College in Guntur. Later, he studied law in Chennai, but ultimately discontinued it.

He married Santha Kumari on 15 May 1958; they had a son, Karuna Seshu and three daughters: Mrudula, Prashanti and Nivedita.

Career[link]

Sobhan Babu made his debut in the film Daivabalam.^[1] After that he acted in many films playing small roles.

Veerabhimanyu (1965) was his first movie as a "solo hero". This movie turned out to be a big hit. After this, however, he still played small roles in many films in order to earn money for his family. After the huge success of Manushulu Maarali, he acted in films until 1997. His film Manushulu Maarali ran for 25 weeks, which was a record at that time. His first colour film was Kannavari Kalalu. He performed a dual role for the first time in Potti Pleader.

The highlight of Shoban Babu's career was the three consecutive Filmfare awards he won between 1974-1976 (1974 for Khaidi Babayi, 1975 for Jeevana Jyothi, and 1976 for Soggadu). This was a record for the Telugu film industry. Babu was only the second actor (after Dilip Kumar) to receive three consecutive Filmfare trophies.^{[citation needed]} He was honored with several Nandi Awards by the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was given the honourific "Natabooshana", which became his last name in movie credits.^{[citation needed]}

His rise in the acting industry was also a boon to producers with Babu's successive hits including Veerabhimanyu, Manushulu Marali, Kalyana Mandapam, and Tahsildhargaari Ammaayi, which earned Babu a large fan base.

Sobhanbabu had paired up with Saradha for several films and they were a hit pair. It was a unique combination. Sobhan Babu known for his glamour and Sarada for her outstanding, performance-oriented roles.

Sobhan Babu is known for his glamour. A single strand of hair (may be a couple) curled down on his forehead was his trademark style. It was so popular that every Telugu moviegoer would instantly recognize it as his style.

Though several senior artists had lost their earnings either by producing films or in some other way, Sobhanbabu had a planned career. He invested all his earnings in real estate. After his retirement he led a peaceful life with a complete happy family with sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and grandchildren like a real life hero.

Sobhan Babu died on March 20, 2008 due to a heart attack at the age of 71.

Writer and film journalist Akella Raghavendra wrote a book on Sobhan Babu, titled Sobhan Babu Jeevita Charitra-Parugu Aapadam O Kala.

Popularity[link]

Shoban Babu was one of the popular actors of his generation in Telugu Cinema. He has taken over the fame from Akkineni Nageswara Rao as romantic & glamour actor. Hence he was extremely popular among the women audience. Particularly he got reputation among his fans as acting along with more than one heroine in many of his movies.

He did not allow his children into cinema field and even he didn't like his children to come to film studios and shootings.

Awards[link]

Rashtrapati Award[link]

• Rashtrapathi Award for Best Classical Film Actor/Hero - Bangaru Panjaram 1970^[2]

Nandi Awards[link]

Nandi Award for Best Actor

• 1969 - Manushulu Marali
• 1971 - Chelleli Kapuram
• 1972 - Kalam Marindi
• 1973 - Sharada
• 1975 - Jeevana Jyothi

Filmfare Awards South[link]

Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu

• Kaidi Babai - 1974
• Jeevana Jyothi - 1975
• Soggadu - 1976
• Karthika Deepam - 1979

Other Awards[link]

• 8 AP Cinegoers Awards: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1985, 1989
• 9 Madras Film Fans Awards: 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985
• 3 Vamsi Berkely Awards: 1978, 1984, 1985
• 2 AP Film Fans Awards: 1971, 1974
• 2 Andhrapatrika Awards: 1970, 1985
• 2 Film World Awards: 1971, 1975
• 1 Filmalaya Award: 1975
• 1 Cine World Award: 1975
• 2 Kalasagar Awards: 1975, 1986
• 1 Kalasravanthi Award: 1992

Filmography[link]

References[link]

• Filmography
• Obituary in India eNews

External links[link]

• Sobhan Babu at the Internet Movie Database

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Dasari Narayana Rao (Telugu: దాసరి నారాయణ రావు, born 4 May 1947), Palakol, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India) is an Indian film actor, director and producer from Telugu cinema^[1]and a Politician.Dasari Narayana Rao has directed about 140 films, produced 3 films and worked in more than 2 films as a dialogue writer and as a lyricist.

Beside graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions. He was soon recognised as a potential stage artiste, screenwriter and director. During his career he has also acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages.

He mainly took films on Anti Dowry issue and lady oriented, message oriented films. He has directed Blockbusters like Bobbili Puli and Sardar Paparayudu with NTR. His other memorable blockbusters include Meghasandesam, Mamagaru, Chillara Kottu Chittemma and Premabhishekam.

He has introduced actors and directors like Mohan Babu, R. Narayana Murthy, Raviraja Pinisetty, Mutyala Subbaiah etc to Telugu film industry.

Journalist Career[link]

He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of Ramoji Rao's newspaper Eenadu. He has interviewed people like Kondapalli Seetharamayya.

Political Career[link]

During Rajiv Gandhi period, Dasari took active election campaigning for the Indian National Congress. After the assassination of Rajiv gandhi, he felt he was being distanced in the party circles. In the late 1990s, he planned to start his own political party Telugu Talli.

Later, Dasari was elected to the Rajya Sabha He became the Minister of state in Ministry of Coal.^[2] Said to be a confidante of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Dasari once again became active in politics after Congress Party came back to power in 2004. In March 2012, he was exposed as stealing billions of dollars from the People of India while serving as Minister of State for Coal. In coming weeks, his business ties to Robert Vadra and Sonia Gandhi will be investigated and detailed.

Awards[link]

National Film Awards

• Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) - Kante Kuthurne Kanu - 1998
• National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu - Meghasandesam - 1984

Nandi Awards

• NTR National Award - Life Time contribution to Indian Cinema^[3]

Nandi Award for Best Actor

• Mesthri - 2009
• Mamagaru - 1991

Nandi Award for Best Feature Film

• Kante Kuthurne Kanu - 1998
• Bangaru Kutumbam - 1994
• Meghasandesam - 1982
• Swargam Narakam - 1975
• Samsaram Sagaram - 1973
• Tata Manavadu - 1972

Filmfare Awards South

• Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) for the films Premabhishekam, Gorintaku
• Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - Megasandesam

CineMAA Awards

• CineMAA Award for Life Time Contribution - 2003

Other Awards[link]

• Vamsee Berkeley, Kalasagar, Shiromani, Madras Film Fans Awards and Cine Herald Awards
• Jyothi Chitra Super Director Award - six times
• Ancient Andhra Patrika Best Director Award - six times
• Shoban Babu first memorial award in 2009

Honours[link]

• Doctorate "Kalaprapoorna" from Andhra University for his contribution to Telugu Culture and Telugu Cinema in 1986.

Filmography[link]

1. Tata Manavadu (1972) (Director debut)
2. Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
3. Banthrotu Bharya (1974)
4. Evariki Vare Yamuna Theere (1974)
5. Radhamma Pelli (1974)
6. Tirapathi (1974)
7. Swargam Narakam (1975)
8. Balipeetam (1975)
9. Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
10. Devude Digivaste (1975)
11. Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
12. Muddabanthi Puvvu (1976)
13. O Manishi Thirigi Chudu (1976)
14. Padavoyi Bharatheeyuda (1976)
15. Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
16. Yavanam Katesindi (1976)
17. Bangarakka (1977)
18. Chillarakottu Chittamma (1977)
19. Idekaddi Nyayam (1977)
20. Jeevithame Oka Natakam (1977)
21. Kanya Kumari (1978)
22. Devadasu Malli Puttadu (1978)
23. Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
24. Sivaranjani (1978)
25. Swarg Narak (1978) (Story, Screenplay and Director)
26. Gorintaku (1979)
27. Kalyani (1979)
28. Korikale Gurralaite (1979)
29. Needa (1979)
30. Peddillu Chinnillu (1979) (actor and director)
31. Ramude Ravanudaithe (1979)
32. Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
33. Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)
34. Bandodu Gundamma (1980)
35. Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
36. Buchi Babu (1980)
37. Circus Ramudu (1980)
38. Deeparadhana (1980)
39. Edantastula Meda (1980)
40. Ketugadu (1980)
41. Natchatiram (1980)
42. Paalu Neelu (1980)
43. Sardar Paparayudu (1980)
44. Seeta Ramulu (1980)
45. Sreevari Muchatlu (1980)
46. Swapna (1980) (Director)
47. Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)
48. Pyaasa Sawan (1981) (Director)
49. Addala Meda (1981)
50. Premabhishekam (1981)
51. Prema Mandiram (1981)
52. Prema Simhasanam (1981)
53. Bobbili Puli (1982) (Story, Dialogues, Screenplay and Director)
54. Golkonda Abbulu (1982)
55. Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
56. Jayasudha (1982)
57. Krishnarajunulu (1982)
58. Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)
59. O Adadi O Magadu (1982)
60. Raga Deepam (1982)
61. Sivamettina Satyam (1982)
62. Swayamvaram (1982)
63. Yuvaraju (1982)
64. Prem Tapasya (1983)
65. Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
66. Meghasandesam (1983)
67. MLA Yedukondalu (1983)
68. Police Venkataswamy (1983)
69. Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
70. Rudrakali (1983)
71. Urantha Sankranthi (1983)
72. Yaadgaar (1984)
73. Asha Jyoti (1984)
74. Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984)
75. Abhimanyudu (1984)
76. Haisiyat (1984)
77. Jagan (1984)
78. Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
79. Police Papanna (1984)
80. Yuddham (1984)
81. Zakhmi Sher (1984)
82. Wafadaar (1985) (Director)
83. Brahma Mudi (1985)
84. Edadugula Bandham (1985)
85. Lanchavatharam (1985)
86. Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
87. Thirugubatu (1985)
88. Aadi Dampathulu (1986)
89. Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi (1986)
90. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
91. Ugranarasimham (1986)
92. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
93. Brahma Nayudu (1987)
94. Majnu (1987)
95. Nene Raju Nene Manthri (1987)
96. Hitler (1997) (Actor)
97. Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)
98. Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
99. Intinti Bhagavatham (1988)
100. Kanchana Seeta (1988)
101. Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
102. Lankeshwarudu (1989) (Writer and Director)
103. Black Tiger (1989)
104. Maut Ki Ladai (1989)
105. Naa Mogudu Nanke Sontham (1989)
106. Two Town Rowdy (1989)
107. Mama Alludu (1990)
108. Amma Rajinama (1991) (actor and director)
109. Niyantha (1991)
110. Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
111. Ahankari (1992)
112. SuriGadu (1992)
113. Subbarayudu Pelli (1992)
114. Mamagaru (1991)
115. Venkanna Babu (1992)
116. Santaan (1993)
117. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
118. Kunti Puthrudu (1993)
119. Mama Kodalu (1993)
120. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
121. Nannagaru (1994)
122. Kondapalli Rathaiah (1995)
123. Maya Bazaar (1995)
124. Ore Rickshaw (1995)
125. Vishwamitra (1995)
126. Kalyana Prapthirasthu (1996)
127. Osey Ramulamma (1997)
128. Greeku Veerudu (1998)
129. Adavi Chukka (2000)
130. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000) (story, dialogues, lyrics, screenplay and direction)
131. Samakka Saarakka (2000)
132. Chinna (2001)
133. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002) (Producer and Director)
134. Rifles (2002)
135. Fools (2003)
136. Maisamma IPS (2007) (Story Writer)
137. Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu (2007)
138. Mestri 2009
139. Young India 2010
140. Parama Veera Chakra 2011

References[link]

Actually the movies he directed 150 some are missing

External links[link]

• Official Website
• Dasari Narayana Rao at the Internet Movie Database

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Babu Mohan (Telugu: బాబు మోహన్) is one of the names in Telugu cinema industry as a top Telugu comedian. His memorable comedy roles with his close friend Kota Srinivasa Rao always results into a remarkable comedy scene in most of the movies.

Early life[link]

Babu mohan(Kasturi Babu Mohan Rao) was born in Balapala, Warangal district Andhra Pradesh. He came from a middle class family and his father was a teacher. Right from his childhood he faced many problems due to his appearance and in spite of that, with his strong determination and hard work he got selected as a government employee in Revenue department but his undying interest in films made him quit the Govt job and enter film world.

Film career[link]

Babu mohan's film career began with a movie ‘Ee Prasnaku Baduledi’, his performance in this movie has helped him to get an opportunity in the movie ‘Ahuthi’ directed by Kodi Rama Krishna. A major break through came from the film ‘Ankusham’ and then the remarkable one and only comedy character in ‘Mamagaru’. This is the movie which earned him a good name and fame in the industry and established him as a comedian.

After this movie, the Kota-Babu Mohan pair became a hit pair and most of the producers create a special character for babu mohan and Kota to make their movies a successful one. The comedy characters played by this pair in Mayalodu, Number one, Rajendrudu Gajendrudu were remarkable and most of the movies were in the direction of S. V. Krishna Reddy.

Apart from Kota, babu Mohan also had a successful pairing with Brahmanandam. The movies such as Hello brother, Varasudu, Allari Alludu, Peda Rayudu(daddy comedy between him and brahmi), Appula Apparao, Jamba Lakidi Pamba were the remarkable ones. He continued his comedian career and gave many remarkable comedy scenes. In terms of acting Babu Mohan can be compared to Tamil Comedian Senthil.

Political career[link]

Babu Mohan has been a staunch supporter of N. T. Rama Rao from his young days, this love and affection has led him to join TDP Telugu Desam Party. He became an MLA from Medak district Andole Constituency,^[1] served as Social Welfare Minister in the TDP government. In the last two general elections held in 2004 and 2009 he lost to the present Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha

Personal life[link]

He got married with a nurse by name Indra Vijaya Lakshmi and has two sons with her. His older son is Praveen Kumar, who died in a road accident which is a big disappointment in his life. He introduced his younger son Uday Babu in "Sammakka Saarakka". Since the time of his Son's death babu mohan more or less stayed away from films and politics.

Filmography[link]

The following is the partial filmography of babu mohan^[2]

• 2012 - Chalo One Two Three ( Telugu )

• 2011 - Sandhya ( Telugu )

• 2011 - Varoodhini.Com ( Telugu )

• 2011 - Guruvaram ( Telugu )

• 2011 - Subhodayam ( Telugu )

• 2010 - Comedy Express ( Telugu )

• 2010 - Badmaash ( Telugu )

• 2010 - Jai Bhadrakali ( Telugu )

• 2009 - Adbutha Vaidyam Ayurvedam ( Telugu )

• 2009 - Mondi Mogullu Penki Pellalu ( Telugu )

• 2009 - Junction ( Telugu )

• 2008 - Sri Medaram Sammakka Sarakka Mahatyam ( Telugu )

• 2008 - Aalayam ( Telugu )

• 2007 - Athili Sathibabu LKG ( Telugu )

• 2005 - Pourusham ( Telugu )

• 2005 - Subash Chandra Bose ( Telugu )

• 2004 - Suryam ( Telugu )

• 2004 - Shatruvu ( Telugu )

• 2002 - H2O ( Kannada )

• 2002 - O Chinadhana ( Telugu )

• 2002 - H2O ( Telugu )

• 2001 - Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav ( Telugu )

• 2001 - Badrachalam ( Telugu )

• 2000 - Oke Matta ( Telugu )

• 1999 - Pilla Nachindhi ( Telugu )

• 1999 - Devi ( Telugu )

• 1998 - Antahpuram ( Telugu )

• 1997 - Hitler ( Telugu )

• 1997 - Yegire Pavurama ( Telugu )

• 1996 - Pelli Sandadi ( Telugu )

• 1996 - Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu ( Telugu )

• 1996 - Ramudochhadu ( Telugu )

• 1996 - Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbai ( Telugu )

• 1995 - Ayanaki Iddaru ( Telugu )

• 1995 - Pedarayudu ( Telugu )

• 1995 - Big Boss ( Telugu )

• 1995 - Ammoru ( Telugu )

• 1994 - Hello Brother ( Telugu )

• 1994 - Bhairava Dweepam ( Telugu )

• 1994 - Mugguru Monagallu ( Telugu )

• 1993 - Rajendrudru Gajendrudru ( Telugu )

• 1993 - Mayalodu ( Telugu )

• 1993 - Kunti Puthrudu ( Telugu )

• 1992 - Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha ( Telugu )

• 1992 - Chinarayudu ( Telugu )

• 1991 - Stuartpuram Police Station ( Telugu )

• 1991 - Mamagaru ( Telugu )

• 2012 - Ayomayam Apartment ( Telugu )

References[link]

Mohan Babu (born Manchu Bakthavatsalam Naidu) is an actor and producer in Telugu Cinema. He is also an educationist and a former Member of Parliament – Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh. He received the Padma Shri in 2007.

Early life[link]

Mohan was born on 19 March 1952^[1] at Modhugulapalem village near the banks of the river Swarnamukhi, and sandwiched between two famous pilgrim centers, Tirupati (abode of Lord Venkateshwara) and Srikalahasti (abode of Lord Vayulingeswara) in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. He has three younger brothers – Ranganath Chowdary, Ramachandra Chowdary and Krishna – and a sister Vijaya. He had his schooling at Yerpedu village and Tirupati. He took his degree in Physical Education in Chennai. He worked as a physical education instructor for a brief while, before making his debut as an actor in the Telugu film industry. Mohan Babu also worked in the film direction department for about half a decade in the early 1970s. He was a class mate of Rajinikanth while they studied at the Madras Film Institute.

Mohan Babu married Vidya Devi. After the death of Vidya Devi, Mohan Babu married his late wife’s sister Nirmala Devi. He has two kids (Lakshmi Manchu and Vishnu Manchu) with Vidya Devi and Manchu Manoj with Nirmala Devi.

Film career[link]

Mohan Babu made his debut as an actor in the film Swargam Narakam in (1975). He debuted in the Tamil film industry through Annan Oru Kovil in 1977 alongside Sivaji Ganesan. He became a popular villain in the Tamil and Telugu films. He went on to appear in 20 odd films in Tamil, mostly as villain.^[2]

Actor and producer[link]

Mohan Babu is noted for acting in critically acclaimed negative roles in Telugu film industry. He is noted for his clarity in Dialogue and Telugu language Diction. He has acted in more than 550 films, including 216 films in Lead Actor roles. He has two sons Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu who are also film actors. Daughter, Lakshmi Manchu is also an actress and Television anchor.

Politician[link]

Mohan Babu was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1995 and had his tenure (till 2001) and played an active role in Telugu Desam Party.

Educationist[link]

Mohan Babu established the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust in 1992. It has an International School, Degree College, Engineering College, Pharmacy College, College of Nursing, Management college and College for Post Graduation Studies. The educational institutions are very reputed in the South India. Every year 25% of the students are provided with free education. Dr. Mohan Babu created a history by removing the Caste column in the joining application of Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions.

Awards[link]

• Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) – Peddarayudu
• Padma Shri – Govt of India
• Honorary doctorate – university of California
• India International Award
• CineMAA Awards – Best supporting actor – Yama donga – 2008
• Bharathamuni Award
• Vamsi Berkley Award
• AP Cinegoers Award
• Natavachaspathi Title by TSR kalaparishath

Filmography[link]

Actor[link]