Kota or KOTA may refer to:

• Kota brahmin, a sub-caste of Brahmins in Karnataka
• The Kota tribe whose members live in the Nilgiri hills of Tamil Nadu, South India
• The Kota language, a Dravidian language spoken in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu
• The Kota (Bakota) tribe whose members live primarily in the northeastern region of Gabon in Central Africa
• The Kota (iKota) language, a bantu language of the Bakota people of Gabon
• Knights of the Abyss, a deathcore band from Glendale, Arizona
• Kota the triceratops, an animatronic toy
• Kota, or goahti, a native Saami (Lapp) tent, similar to a tipi

Media

• KOTA (AM), a radio station (1380 AM) licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
• KOTA-TV, a television station (channel 3 analog/2 digital) licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Places

• Indonesia
  • Administrative division usually translated as "city", above district (kecamatan), below province, equivalent to regency (kabupaten)
  • Kota, Jakarta, an old area in Jakarta
  • Kota Gede, Yogyakarta

• Malaysia
  • Kota Bahru, the capital of Kelantan
  • Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah
  • Kota, Negeri Sembilan, a small town in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan

• India
  • Kota, Rajasthan, a city in Rajasthan state
  • Kota District, a district of Rajasthan state
  • Kota (Lok Sabha constituency), a Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency of Rajasthan
  • Kota, Karnataka, an area in Karnataka state
  • Kota, Andhra Pradesh, mandal headquarters in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh
  • Kota, Bilaspur, a city in Chhattisgarh
  • Kota, Uttar Pradesh, a town in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh.

• Japan
  • Kōta, Aichi, a town in Aichi Prefecture

• Nepal
  • Kota, Nepal
  • Kota, Gandaki

Politics

• Association of Timorese Heroes

Names

• Kota Srinivasa Rao, a Tollywood actor

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Kim Hyung Jun (Hangul: 김형준, Hanja: 金亨俊) was born on 3 August 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and youngest member of boyband SS501. He debut as a solo artist in March 2011 with mini album My Girl and musical debut in Caffeine.

Biography[link]

2005: Debut[link]

Kim went to Dongguk University Teacher’s College High School with fellow member Park Jung Min and Kyonggi University. His younger brother Kim Ki Bum is a former member of boy band U-KISS. He debuted with SS501 on 8 June 2005, as the youngest member of the group, he is often referred to as Baby or maknae.

Kim along with members of SS501, except for Young Saeng who was recovering from the sugery, lent their voices to the Korean version of 2006 animated film Pi's Story.^[1]

In 2008, with Jung Min, who's performing in the lead role of 'Danny Park' in musical Grease and Hyun Joong on Boys Over Flowers; Young Saeng togther with Kyu Jong and Hyung Jun, formed 'SS501 Project Group' with Young Saeng as the leader. They released a project album named U R Man in November 2008, with high tempo dance title track "UR Man". They also contributed to the Boys Over Flowers soundtrack with "내 머리가 나빠서" (Because I'm Stupid), and appeared in episode four in a cameo prformace of "U R Man". The track won Song of the Month for February at the 32nd Cyworld Digital Music Awards on 28 March 2009.

2010: Solo artist[link]

In June 2010, upon the expiration of Kim's contract with DSP Media, he signed with S-Plus Entertainment in August 2010, to embark on his solo career. S-Plus stated that SS501's activities are top priority in his contract and that they have not disbanded.^[2] In December, Kim along with his younger brother Kim Ki Bum, launched HnBcompany, which stands for "Happy n Bright". It is a character design brand with its first product named "PiroPiro", a bear with dark circles under its eyes, representing tired office workers and those who feels the strain of work.^[3]

In January 2011, according to his official Japanese homepage, Kim signed with Avex Entertainment for his Japanese activities.^[4] On 8 March 2011 Kim released his debut solo mini album My Girl^[5] with music videos for the two lead tracks "oH! aH!" and "Girl". Where Park Jung Min visited Kim during the music video shoot for "Girl".^[6] A Japanese version was released on 6 April 2011 with two bonus tracks of Japanese versions of the two lead tracks.^[7] In June Kim performed with other Korean artists in the Fantastic K-POP Concert in Jakarta, followed by concert in Singapore and in Hong Kong to promote his mini album.^[8]

In October 2011, Kim made his theater debut, in a romantic comedy musical Caffeine, where he plays a barista. He then was featured in Kan Mi Youn "Paparazzi" music video.

Discography[link]

Solo[link]

• 2007 - "さよならができない" (Sayonara ga Dekinai) - Kokoro
• 2008 - "I Am" - U R Man - lyrics by Kim Hyung-Jun (H&B)
• 2009 - "Hey G" - Solo Collection
• 2009: "화성남자 금성여자" (Men from Mars, Women from Venus) - digital single

Soundtrack contributions[link]

• 'Because I'm Stupid '(Boys over Flowers)with Kim kyu Jong & Heo Young Saeng
• "악녀일기" (Lonely Girl) with Kim Kyu Jong - Bad Girls Diary Returns OST
• "이 밤이 지나가면" (Midnight Passes) - Lie To Me OST
• "갈팡질팡" (Indecisive) - Hooray For love OST (애정만만세) (MBC TV drama)
• " 달콤 Everyday" - (Glowing She) OST

Others[link]

• Collaborations : 아오테아로아 (Aotearoa) – (with Lee HanChul, Sweet Sorrow, Jung JiYeong)
• Featuring : L.E.O. – Love Train, A'ST1 – Dynamite

Composition

• "Hey G" - from Solo Collection – H&B (Hyung Joon&Ki Bum)
• Signal songs of his Radio – 김형준의 뮤직하이 (Kim Hyung Joon's Music High)

Lyric writing

• "I Am" - from UR Man
• "Men From Mars Women From Venus" - digital single
• "Obsess" - from Rebirth
• "다른 여자 말고 너" (No Other Girls Besides You) and "Heaven" - from My Girl

Filmography[link]

• Glowing She/Sunshine Girl/My Shining Girl – (7 January 2012 – 17 March 2012)

This drama is a romantic comedy which tells about the events that happen in a broadcasting company. This drama also focus on the love triangle between the three main characters. Kang Min (Kim Hyung Jun), a top star in the Korean entertainment business who is a bit temperamental - charming but rude and attempts to transform from a singer into an actor. No Yong Woo (Park Kwang Hyun), a well-known producer and Jeon Ji Hyun (So Yi Hyun), a newly minted scriptwriter who has the talent and beauty.^[10]

• I Love You/Late Blossom – (16 April 2012 – present)

This drama is based on a popular comic by Kang Pool that has already been turned into a movie, which tells the love story between the elderly, and is SBS Plus’ first feature-length drama that will be produced in-house. Kim Hyung Jun will play the role of a smart public service personnel named Jung Min Chae. Jung Min Chae is naturally smart, and was accepted to Seoul National University (South Korea’s equivalent of Harvard) through his exceptional college entrance exam score. While he is still in school, he develops a game for his school’s game club and becomes a legendary figure within the game industry. Because Min Chae is so smart and talented, he seems like he would be the heir to a big company, but he actually has a tragic family history. While working as a public service personnel at the Community Service Center, Min Chae bickers with his co-worker Kim Yeon Ah (played by Kim Yoon Seo) and forms an adorable love line with her.

The drama version of ‘I Love You’ is highly anticipated as veteran actor, Lee Soon Jae, who made viewers laugh and cry with his role in the beautiful and heart-warming love story between an old couple in the movie, will reprise his role as Kim Man Suk. The drama is scheduled to air on 16th April 2012 onwards.

MC[link]

• Mnet – M! Countdown with Park Jung Min – (June 9, 2005 – October 13, 2005)
• M.net – Hello Chat – (May 1, 2006 – June 5, 2006)
• M.net – Ch 27 알부라리 (ALBRARY Ch 27) – (March 16, 2008 – March 31, 2008)
• MTV – The M! with Sunny – (February 13, 2009 – August 17, 2009)
• MBC Dramanet – 식신원정대 (God of Cookery Expedition) – (June 5, 2009 – July 31, 2009)
• SBS – 출발! 녹색황금 (Green Gold) – (September 14, 2009 – October 19, 2009)
• MBC – 오밤중의 아이들 (Midnight Idols) with – (September 30, 2010 – November 5, 2010)
• M.net – Mnet Wide News with Lee Solji (June 22, 2011 – December 9, 2011)

Television[link]

• MBC game – 형준, 프로게이머 되다 (SS501 Hyung Joon Becomes a Progamer) – (January 27, 2010 – March 31, 2010)
• MBC game – 형준, 프로게이머 되다 (SS501 Hyung Joon Becomes a Progamer) Season 2 (January 21 onwards)
• MBC game – 형준, 프로게이머 되다 (SS501 Hyung Joon Forms a Game Team) – (January 21, 2011 onwards)
• KBS drama – She's Completely Insane/Glowing She/Sunshine Girl – (January 7, 2012 – March 17, 2012)
• SBS drama – I Love You – (April 16, 2012 – ? 2012)

Film[link]

• 2006: Pi's Story (Korean version) - Pisces ("Pi") - voice only

Acting[link]

• Musical – 카페인 (Cafe-in) – (November 24, 2010 – January 24, 2011)
• [DVD] Super Star – Black City (2011)
• KBS 'Glowing She' (2012) – Lead
• SBS 'I Love You ' (2012) – Lead

Music videos[link]

• Catch – Ock Ju-hyun
• Paparazzi – Kan Mi Youn

Disc Jockey[link]

• SBS Power FM – 김형준의 뮤직하이 (Kim Hyung Joon's Music High) – (April 14, 2009 – present)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Kim Hyung Jun's Official Website (Korea)
• Kim Hyung Jun's Official Website (Japan) S-Wave Ent.
• Kim Hyung Jun's Official Website (Japan) Avex Group
• Kim Hyung Jun official Youtube Channel

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Kota Srinivasa Rao
Born	(1947-07-10) July 10, 1947 (age 64) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1975 to present
Spouse	Rukmani
Children	Prasad(deceased), Pavani and Pallavi

Kota Srinivasa Rao (Telugu: కోట శ్రీనివాస రావు) is a versatile Indian film actor in Telugu Cinema. He is known for his negative roles, character roles and comedy timing. He also served as an MLA from Vijayawada East assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh, India from 1999-2004.

He was a theatre artist with Rangasthalam for over 20 years. His performance in the drama inspired director-producer Kranthi Kumar. Later he decided to film the play which marked his entry into Tollywood. He made his debut with the Telugu film Pranam Khareedu in 1978.

He has portrayed diverse roles ranging from an earthly scavenger to a princely Duryodhana. His role in Aha Naa Pellanta, Pratighatana, Gaayam, Shatruvu, Govinda Govinda, and Hello Brother are highly acclaimed. He made his debut in Tamil film Saamy as a suave villain. He played an excellent negative role named Saniyan Saggadi in the Tamil film Thirupaachi.

He delivered remarkable performances in Sadhu Mirandha and Satyam. He has acted in nearly 650 films. He received the Best Villain Award for the film Chinna in 2001.

Personal life[link]

His father Kota Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu was a doctor. He initially started his career in stage and drama plays during his childhood. He worked as a State Bank employee before entering the film industry.

He is married to Rukmani and has three children (2 daughters and a son). He lost his son Kota Venkata Anjaneya Prasad on June 20, 2010 in a road accident in Hyderabad. Prasad acted in J. D. Chakravathy's flick Siddham and alongside his father in Gaayam 2 (2010). His acting was critically acclaimed.^[1]

His younger brother Kota Sankara Rao is also an actor. He works in a nationalized bank and acts in soap operas.

Awards[link]

Won

• Nandi Award for Best Villain- Ganesh (1998)
• Nandi Award for Best Villain - Chinna (2000)
• Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Chinna (2000)
• Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor- Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
• Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Aa Naluguru (2004)
• Nandi Award for Best Character Actor - Pellaina Kothalo (2006)

Nominated

• Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Tamil - Saamy

Filmography[link]

Telugu[link]

1. Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2012)
2. Dhammu (2012)
3. Gabbar Singh (2012)
4. Bodyguard (2012)
5. Dookudu (2011) ... Mallesh Goud
6. Bhavani IPS (2011)
7. Rangam (2011) ... Aalavandhan
8. Kathi Kantha Rao (2010) ... Ringu Ranga Rao
9. Brindaavanam (2010)
10. Rakta Charitra (2010)
11. Khaleja (2010) .... Hero's Grandfather
12. Gaayam 2 (2010) .... Guru Narayana
13. Darling (2010)
14. Leader (2010) .... Peddayana
15. Anjaneyulu (2009)
16. Kick (2009)
17. Sare Nee Istam (2009)
18. Evaraina Epudaina (2009)
19. Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu (2009)
20. Gajibiji (2008)
21. Hero (2008)
22. Pourudu (2008)
23. Hare Ram (2008)
24. Bujjigadu (2008)
25. Kantri (2008)
26. Sundarakanda (2008)
27. Ready (2008)
28. Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna (2008) .... Sarvabhouma Rao
29. Visakha Express (2008)
30. Okka Magadu (2008)
31. Krishna (2008)
32. Bhajantreelu (2007)
33. Athidi (2007)
34. Pellaindi Kaani (2007)
35. Lakshyam (2007)
36. Munna (2007) .... Srinivas Rao
37. Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) .... Ganesh's father
38. Classmates (2007) .... Professor Chandram
39. Yogi (2007) .... Kotaiah
40. Khatarnak (2006)
41. Rakhi (2006)
42. Bommarillu (2006) .... Kanaka Rao
43. Pournami (2006)
44. Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
45. Sainikudu (2006) .... Chief Minister
46. Andala Ramudu (2006)
47. Nandanavanam(2006) .... Banerjee
48. Shock (2006) .... Dharma Reddy
49. Sarkar (2005).. Silver Mani
50. Mahanandi (2005)
51. Sri (2005)
52. Allari Pidugu (2005)
53. Allari Bullodu (2005)
54. Chatrapati (2005) .... Appala Naidu
55. Athadu (2005) .... Bajji Reddy
56. Dhairyam (2005)
57. Hungama (2005)
58. Naa Alludu (2005)
59. Soggadu (2005) .... Ravi's father
60. Suryam (2004)
61. Gudumba Shankar (2004) .... Devudu
62. Naani (2004)
63. Malliswari (2004) .... Bhavani Prasad
64. Satyam (2003) .... Shankar, Ankita's father
65. Tagore (2003)
66. Simhadri (2003)
67. Peelamto Panemti (2003) .... Kalyani's father
68. Simhachalam (2003)
69. Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
70. Ammulu (2003)
71. Pellam Oorelithe (2003)
72. Gelupu
73. Premalo Pavani Kalyan (2002)
74. Sandade Sandadi (2002)
75. Prudhvi Narayana (2002)
76. Idem Voorura Baabu
77. Idiot (2002) .... The Head Constable
78. Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
79. Allari (2002)
80. Santosham (2002)
81. O Chinadana (2002)
82. Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru (2002)
83. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
84. Hanuman Junction (2001)
85. Badrachalam (2001)
86. Veedekkadi Mogudandi? (2001)
87. Thank You Subba Rao (2001)
88. Adhipati (2001)
89. Aakasa Veedhilo (2001)
90. Manasista Ra (2001)
91. Family Circus (2001)
92. Pandanti Samsaram (2001)
93. Prematho Raa! (2001)
94. Preminchu (2001)
95. Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
96. Maa Aayana Sundarayya (2001)
97. Maa Avida Meda Ottu (2001)
98. Sakumba Saparivara Sametamga (2000)
99. Cheliya Cheliya Chirukopama (2000)
100. Prema Sandadi (2000)
101. Ayodhya Ramayya (2000)
102. Vamsi (2000)
103. Badri (2000) .... Badri's father
104. Samarasimha Reddy (1999)
105. Gun Shot
106. Bombay Priyudu
107. Vinodam
108. Pittala Dora
109. Intlo Illallu Veedhilo Priyuralu
110. Akkum Bakkum
111. Vamsanikokkadu
112. Subhalagnam
113. Daddy (2001)
114. Student No. 1 (2001) .... Sampat Verma
115. Chinna (2001)
116. Orey Thammudu (2001)
117. Annayya (2000) .... Babai
118. Postman (1999)
119. Sri Ramulayya (1999)
120. Sneham Kosam (1999)
121. Rayudu (1998)
122. Ganesh (1998)
123. Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998)
124. Maavidakulu (1998)
125. Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
126. Annamayya (1997)
127. Chinnabbayi (1997)
128. Gokulamlo Seetha (1997) .... Muddukrishnayya
129. Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997) .... Subba Raju
130. Mama Bagunnavaa? (1997)
131. Veedevadandi Babu (1997)
132. Oho Naa Pellanta (1996) .... Vallabha Rao
133. Akkada Abbai Ikkada Ammayi (1996) .... Suleiman
134. Little Soldiers (1996) .... Major Harishchandra Prasad
135. Rambantu (1996) .... Gireesam
136. Big Boss (1995)
137. Gharana Bullodu (1995)
138. Alluda Majaka (1995) .... Kota Pentaiah
139. Ghatotkachudu (1995) .... Mantrikudu
140. Money Money (1995)
141. Subha Sankalpam (1995)
142. Super Police (1994)
143. Police Alludu (1994)
144. Lucky Chance
145. Pacha Thoranam (1994)
146. Raithu Bharatam (1994)
147. Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
148. Top Hero (1994)
149. Aame (1994) .... Srinivasa Rao
150. Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
151. Hello Brother (1994) .... Tadi Mattayya
152. Number One (1994)
153. Pelli Koduku (1994)
154. Yamaleela (1994)
155. Govindha Govindha (1993)
156. Mutamestri (1993)
157. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
158. Gaayam (1993) .... Guru Narayan
159. Ish Gup Chup (1993)
160. Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
161. Mayalodu (1993) .... Appalakonda
162. Mechanic Alludu (1993) .... Kotappa
163. Money (1993)
164. Praana Daata (1993)
165. Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
166. Chitemma Mogudu (1992) .... Military Babai
167. 420 (1992) .... Tadi Mattayya
168. Ashwamedham (1992)
169. Ayoo Bramhaih
170. Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992) .... G. Garudachalam
171. Pachani Samsaram (1992)
172. Sundara Kanda (1992)
173. Rowdy Alludu (1991)
174. Prema Entha Madhuram (1991) .... Narayan Rao
175. Stoovertpuram Police Station (1991)
176. Edu Kondalaswamy (1991)
177. Kobbari Bondam (1991)
178. Mamagaru (1991) .... Pothuraja
179. Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991)
180. Kokkoroko(1990)
181. Raja Vikramarka (1990)
182. Bobbili Raja (1990)
183. Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990) .... Patel
184. Shatruvu (1990) .... Venkatarathnam
185. Shiva (1989) .... Machiraju
186. Srimaan Brahmachari
187. Aalumagalu
188. Aavidaa Maa Aavide
189. Akka Mogudu
190. Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989)
191. Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
192. Baava Bavamaridi
193. Chinnalludu
194. Dongaata
195. Hai Hai Nayaka (1989) .... Pedda Rayudu
196. Swara Kalpana (1989)
197. Chevilo Puvvu(1989)
198. Maatopettukoku
199. Manasunna Maaraju
200. Pavan - Subblakshmi Preminchukunnarata
201. Peddanayya
202. Pelligola
203. Prema Vijetha
204. Prema Zindabad
205. Presidentugaari Pellam
206. Rendilla Poojari
207. Khaidi No. 786 (1988) .... Suryachandra Rao
208. Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) .... Kotayya
209. Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela (1988) .... Gurnadham
210. Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka (1988) .... Harmonium Hanumantha Rao
211. Varasudochhadu (1988)
212. Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987) .... Yella Papa Rao
213. Subhavaartha
214. Aha Naa Pellanta....lakshmipathi
215. Surya Vamsam
216. Baabai Abbai
217. Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)
218. Pratighatana (1986) .... Yadagiri
219. Repati Pourulu (1986)
220. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
221. Devanthakudu (1984)
222. Moodu Mullu (1983)
223. Pranam Khareedu (1978)

Tamil[link]

1. Maasi (2012)
2. Saguni (2012)
3. Mambattiyan (2011)
4. Krishna Leelai (2011)
5. Thalakkonam (2011) ... Home minister
6. Ko (2011) ... Aalavandhan
7. Bhavani IPS (2011) ... Sivalingam
8. Raththa Charitram (2010)... Nagamani Reddy
9. Ambasamuthiram Ambani (2010)
10. Kanagavel Kakka (2010)
11. Jaganmohini (2010)
12. Odipolama (2009)
13. Laadam (2009) ... Pavadai
14. Perumal (2009)
15. Karthik Anitha (2009)... Karthik Father
16. Dhanam (2008)... Vedugiri
17. Satyam (2008 film) (2008)
18. Sadhu Miranda (2008) ... Venkata Sabhapathy
19. Kokki (2006)
20. Parasivam (2005)
21. Thirupaachi (2005) ... Saniyan Saggadai
22. Jai Surya (2005)
23. Jore (2004)
24. Aae (2004)
25. Kuthu (2004)
26. Saamy (2003) ... Perumal Pichai

Hindi[link]

• Rakta Charitra (2010)
• Kitkit + Cricket = Kirkit (2009)
• Luck (2009)... Swami
• Ek: The Power of One (2009)
• Darling (2007) ... Psychiatrist
• Darwaza Bandh Rakho (2006) ... Veterinary Doctor Umapathi
• Sarkar (2006) ... Silver Mani

References[link]

External links[link]

• Kota Srinivasa 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 )

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Iwan Fals (born Virgiawan Listanto; September 3, 1961 in Jakarta) is an Indonesian singer–songwriter. In 2002, Time magazine named him as a Great Asian Hero.

Early life[link]

Iwan was born Virgiawan Listanto in Jakarta, on September 3, 1961 to Harsoyo, a soldier,^[1] and Lies Suudijah. He studied at SMP 5 Bandung and SMAK BPK Bandung. He continued his studies at Sekolah Tinggi Publisistik and then Jakarta Arts Institute. At the age of thirteen, he performed as a street performer at wedding ceremonies and other social events.^[2]

Personal life[link]

On 1st January 1982, his first son, Galang Rambu Anarki was born. One of his best-known songs, Galang Rambu Anarki, was written for his birth and released on 1982's Opini (Opinion) album. Galang was a guitarist who became a folk musician in his own right, and he died on 25 April 1997 of a suspected morphine overdose. 'Galang Rambu Anarki' translates to "support the sign of anarchy" in English.^[3]

Three years later, his first daughter Anissa Cikal Rambu Basae was born.^[4] His third child is Rayya Rambu Robbani.^[5] He and Rosanna, his wife live in Cibubur, West Java.^[6]

Galan Rambu Anarki had started to follow in his father's footsteps, playing in a band from a young age, but died in 1997, aged 16, either of asthma, or from a drug overdose.^[7]

Career[link]

Aged 18, Iwan Fals, Toto Gunarto, Helmi and Bambang Bule formed a group named Amburadul. The group released the album 'Perjalanan' in 1979, which was not succesful, but was re-released with the added track '3 Bulan' as '3 Bulan' (1980) in 1980. The group disbanded and played no further role in Iwan Fals' career.

As part of his early career, Iwan Fals also recorded some comedy albums, after winning a comedy country singing contest. He sang of comic situations and themes, and his first release was on 'Canda Dalam Nada' (the A-side featured five songs by Iwan: Generasi Frustrasi, Dongeng Tidur, Imitasi, Kisah Sepeda Motorku (aka. Kopral), and Joni Kesiangan while the B-side consisted of songs by Tom Slepe and Pusaka Jaya). The songs Dongeng Tidur, Joni Kesiangan and Kisah Sepeda Motorku were released, with one new song, Ambulance Zig Zag, on the Iwan Fals mini-album Canda Dalam Nada, while Generasi Frustrasi and Imitasi were also included on the 'Yang Muda Yang Bercanda II' multiartist comedy compilation.

During this time, Iwan supported himself by busking.

1981 saw Iwan Fals' breakthrough, when he signed to Musica Studio to record his first solo album, Sarjana Muda. This album shows Iwan Fals' signature country music style, with the protest song "Guru Oemar Bakrie", which talks of how a teacher is poorly paid but still responsible for educating future well-paid and successful people. 'Guru Oemar Bakrie' became very well-known and popular in Indonesia, and helped established Iwan's name. The album also contains several ballads. It benefited from considerable investment by Musica Studio, who used high-quality musicians and producer for the album.

1982's Opini, also on Musica Studio, cemented Iwan's reputation as a protest singer, but also as a balladeer. 'Galang Rambu Anarki', for his newborn son, combined both elements, commenting on both the happy event of the birth of his first child, but also commenting on rising prices, saying that perhaps his child would be malnourished if they could not afford to buy milk.

1983 saw the release of Sumbang, while 1984's album releases were Barang Antik and Sugali.

In April 1984, Iwan was arrested and questioned for two weeks after performing the songs 'Demokrasi Nasi' and Mbak Tini, both songs never recorded on album, in Pekanbaru. The song Mbak Tini was about a prostitute with a road-side coffee shop, married to 'Soeharyo' (Suharto).^[8] The events were retold on the song '14-4-84' on 1986's Ethiopia.

Iwan Fals continued to release albums throughout the 1980s, while in 1989 he formed the group Swami, which released two albums Swami I in 1989, and Swami II in 1991. A similar grouping was Kantata Takwa, which contained several Swami personnel. The musical style was "rebana rock", a blend of Jimi Hendrix and Rick Wakeman, to a Betawi rebana.^[9] The album Kantata Takwa' was released in 1990, featuring songs such as "Bento" and "Bongkar" ("Rip It Down"), two of several songs which they sang during a demonstration by college students.^[6]

Up to the release Orang Gila in 1994, Iwan had released approximately two new albums per year for 15 years. Since 1994, he has greatly reduced his release schedule, releasing two singles only in 1995, and one in 1996, whle in 1998 Kantata Samsara, the second and final album by Kantata Takwa, was released.

To make up for the lack of new content, a number of Iwan Fals compilations were released in the 1990s and 2000s, including Best Of The Best, Akustik (3 volumes), and Salam Reformasi ("Greetings Reformation"), which sold more than 50,000 copies.^[10]

In 2002, Iwan Fals released his first new solo album since 1994, Suara Hati.^[11] In 2003 the album 'In Collaboration With' was released consisting of performances with other Indonesia artists. Manusia Setengah Dewa, in 2004, was a solo album.

In 2005, he released Iwan Fals In Love, essentially a compilation of existing Iwan Fals romantic reocrdings, but with the new song "Ijinkan Aku Menyayangimu" ("Let Me Love You") as the main single, and five re-recordings of old songs.^[5] Two songs, in collaboration with Indra Lesmana, Haruskah Pergi, and Selancar, were released as digital download in 2006.

In 2007, 50:50 was released by Musica Studios. The album's themes were romance and social criticism. One single of the album, "Pulanglah" ("Go Home"), tells about the death of Munir.^[12] Six singles were written by himself and other six singles were written by his fellow musicians.^[5] Two songs were released in 2009 as Untukmu Terkasih.

In 2010, he released Keseimbangan, and in 2011 he released new album titled "tergila-gila" with 4 new songs inside.

he has a large fans club which called OI (Orang Indonesia).

Lyrical themes[link]

Iwan Fals has been compared with Bob Dylan, who was one of his key influences, both on his early style, which made heavy use of the harmonica, and on his lyrics, which have frequently been in the protest song genre.

For instance, "Kamu Sudah Gila" ("You've Gone Crazy") and "Apa Kamu Sudah Jadi Tuhan?" ("Have You Ever Been as God?") criticized the New Order regime.

Other songs are more observational, but still could be seen as political. For instance, his song Galang Rambu Anarki, written for his newborn son, talks of being too poor to raise his son, while "Kembang Pete" ("Petai Flower") tells the story of the underestimated poor.^[1] "Aku Bosan" ("I'm Bored") is about a child protesting to his parents because they left him alone at home. While "Hura-Hura Huru-Hara" ("Fake Riot") compares moneylender to blood-sucking vampires.^[13]

The 1988 song (and album) '1910', which could be interpreted as referring to the year 1910, was actually a reference to the date 19th October, the date, in 1987, of the Bintaro train crash, a disaster the song documents in observational style. "Celoteh Camar Tolol dan Cemar", on 1983's Sumbang, documented the sinking of the Tampomas II in Masalembu.

Aside from his observational protest songs, Iwan Fals is known for his love songs, which include "Yang Terlupakan" ("The Forgotten"), "Mata Indah Bola Pingpong" ("Beautiful Eyes, Pingpong Ball"), "Antara Kau, Aku, dan Bekas Pacarmu" ("Among You, Me, and Your ex-Boyfriend"), and "Pesawat Tempurku".

Although a songwriter, Iwan Fals' status as one of Indonesia's leading rock/pop performers has led to his recording material from numerous other song writers. Some of his most notable hits written by others include Barang Antik ("Antique"), "Kemesraan" ("Intimacy"), "Kumenanti Seorang Kekasih" ("I'm Waiting for a Lover"), "Aku Bukan Pilihan" ("I'm Not an Option") and "Ijinkan Aku Menyayangimu".^[14]

Discography[link]

• Perjalanan (as part of Amburadul group) (1979)
• Canda Dalam Nada (1979) - comedy album, Iwan has the A-sde only
• Canda Dalam Ronda (1980) - comedy mini-album of four tracks, contains one new track 'Ambulance Zig Zag'
• 3 Bulan (consists of Perjalanan plus the new track 3 Bulan) (1980)
• Sarjana Muda (1981) - Musica debut
• Opini (1982)
• Sumbang (1983)
• Barang Antik (1984)
• Sugali (1984)
• Kelompok Penyanyi Jalanan (KPJ) - as part of KPJ, or Street Singers Group, Iwan Fals sings on 3 songs (1985)
• Sore Tugu Pancoran (1985)
• Aku Sayang Kamu (1986)
• Ethiopia (1986)
• Lancar (1987)
• Wakil Rakyat (1987)
• 1910 (1988)
• Kemesraan (1988) - single, with Betharia Sonata, Chrisye, Rafika Duri, Itang, Jamal Mirdad, Etrie, Nani]]
• Mata Dewa (1989)
• Swami I (as part of the group Swami) (1989)
• Kantata Takwa (as part of the group Kantata) (1990)
• Cikal (1991)
• Swami II (as part of the group Swami) (1991)
• Belum Ada Judul (1992)
• Hijau (1992)
• Dalbo (1993)
• Anak Wayang (1994)
• Orang Gila (1994)
• Kantata Samsara (as part of the group Kantata) (1998)
• Suara Hati (2002)
• In Collaboration with (2003)
• Manusia Setengah Dewa (2004)
• In Love (2005) (contains only one new song, and four re-recordings)
• 50:50 (2007)
• Untukmu Terkasih (2009) - Mini-album - two songs only
• Keseimbangan (2010)
• Tergila-gila (2011)

Awards[link]

In 2002, he was named as Great Asian Hero by Time magazine.^[11] In 2011, he received "Satyalancana", the highest government awards from Jero Wacik, Culture and Tourism Minister of Indonesia.^[15]

References[link]

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