P.J.SARMA

He is the father of dubbing king Sai Kumar.
Filmography
Actor:
1. Athanu (2001)
2. Tholi Prema (1998)
3. Karthavyam (1991)
4. Vijetha (1985)
5. Khaidi (1983)
6. Nyayam Kavali (1981) .... Judge
7. Indradhanusu (1977)

KANCHANA

While probing on the personal lives of famous heroines of yester years, we came across the Queen of Seventies . None other than the beautiful, attractive and active heroine..Kanchana. While attempting an understanding of her personal life, we realized that people have only seen her on the reel and not in the real life. Many of us know Kanchana as one of the most active, talented, beautiful actresses in the seventies era of telugu cinema. For her talents, she is appropriately known as the Queen of the Seventies. Her performances in the movies kalyana mandapam, pavitra bandam, manchivadu have etched her persona on the minds on Telugu movie goers. As a child, her only friend was loneliness. Being a child from a rich family, she never had to worry about any need. However, the only issue that affected the little Kanchana was the tussles her parents had. The only positive aspect to the dark cloud of her childhood was that she had access to learn two of the best performing arts - Bharatanatyam and Music. Not only have they provided a solace to the little child but they also provided the necessary grooming to become an actress. The economic scenario of the family has deteriorated due to many reasons. To better the situation, Kanchana stopped her education and started her career as an airhostess. The name, fame, and money that the profession had given bought her a place close to the hearts of the family members. Sridhar, one of the best-known directors of his era spotted her during one of the trips and made her an actress. This was certainly a flight of fortune to Kanchana and her family, which was completely sunk in debts. With a noble intention of helping her father get rid of the monetary hassles, Kanchana decided to make a debut onto the silver screen. Though her "reel" life spiraled in glory and money, the "real" life was not very happy. Slowly, Kanchana realized that her parents were interested more in her money rather than her. Only her sister could understand the problems of Kanchana. Against the wishes of her family members, her sister moved away from the family for the person she wanted to share her life with. Having lost the only person who could understand her, Kanchana treated marriage synonymous with Mirage. Dreams of her becoming a married woman and leading a peaceful and happy life, have been busted by her parents, as she was the main source of revenue . Who would want to kill a golden goose?! Slowly but steadily, Kanchana became dependent on her parents. Her sensibility as an Indian woman, who has been taught not to fight against her parents for her own interests, became a major weakness. The belief she had in parents made her a pauper. Trusting her parents blindly, she signed on papers, which made her liable and her parents prosperous. The allegations made by her parents in connection with the property issues have shattered her trust in human beings. She became a living dead woman who is detached to the material world. Without a penny in her hand, she had distanced herself from the maddening world. Marriage, happy life, family are words that have always avoided Kanchana. Today she lives in a small cottage, with no amenities in the outskirts of Bangalore City. For many years, people in the cinema world believed that she had died. Her personal life is a sad story. Her life was marred with incidents, which lifted her confidence from people around. Her current companion is nothing but solitude. Slowly, she is recovering from the trauma she had experienced in the real life. She still has not lost hope and is interested in acting in elderly, respectful roles. However, the question is, how many of them would be interested in giving her such a role Only time will tell. The song "Cheluveya Nota Chenna" from the Rajkumar film Shankar Guru is what comes to a Kannadiga's mind, as soon as he/she thinks of the yesteryear rage Kanchana. This beauty, who wore on her face a great mix of sensuous charm and intelligence, has acted in all the south Indian languages. Though she got to play glamorous, lead roles with heroes such as MGR and Shivaji Ganeshan, what came her way in Kannada films was mostly weepy roles. However, she acted with almost all the leading men of the times such as Vishnuvardhan and Ambarish. Incidentally, for all the films in which Rajkumar played dual roles, Kanchana was paired with the older Rajkumar. For instance, Shankar Guru, Nanobba Kalla and Babruvahana. One almost wonders if the reason for this was her beautiful face that had refused to catch up with time, while most Rajkumar's other heroines like Leelavathi and Pandari Bai had aged. Though Kanchana would give 100 per cent to each character she played, the Kannada film industry, in all its predictability, stereotyped her in the teary-eyed, Mother India kind of roles. The only exception came in her role as Uloopi, who weds Arjuna in the Gandharva mode but is later rejected by him. Enraged by this, Uloopi turns a angry woman and trains her son Babruvahana to become a warrior. In her role as the mother who's son has been kidnapped in the film Nanobba Kalla, she is as good as Rajkumar himself. Kanchana, a tall lady with a calm demeanour never played a negative role, not even that of an intolerant mother-in-law. Though her mother tongue was Telugu, Kanchana was at ease with all south Indian languages and would insist on dubbing her roles herself. In fact, for all glamour dolls of today (read Bombay heroines), who cannot manage to speak any south Indian language including their mother tongue, Kanchana stands to be a role model. In that sense, she is truly synonymous with the song "Cheluveya nota chenna, volavina maatoo chenna" (The gaze of a beauty is lovely, and her words are lovely too).

Kanchana
Filmography

Actress:

1. Gandharvam (1993) .... Sreedevi Menon
2. Waqt Ka Shahenshah (1987)
3. Shri Datta Darshanam (1985)
4. Ananda Bhairavi (1984)
5. Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu (1981)
6. Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
7. Indradhanusu (1977)
8. Mahakavi Kshetrayya (1976)
9. Secretary (1976)
10. Prem Nagar (1974) .... Dancer
11. Bhakta Tukaram (1973)
12. Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973)
13. Dharma Daata (1970)
14. Bhale Mastaru (1969)
15. Natakalarayudu (1969)
16. Nenante Nene (1968)
17. Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)
18. Athey Kangal (1967)
19. Farz (1967)
20. Prana Mithrulu (1967)
21. Privetu Mastaru (1967)
22. Thangai (1967) .... Lalitha
23. Navarathri (1966)
24. Aatma Gowravam (1965)
25. Manchi Kutumbam (1965)
26. Preminchi Choodu (1965)
27. Kadalikka Neramillai (1964) .... Kanchana
28. Suvarna Sundari (1957/I) .... Nagakanya

ANANTH NAG

Birth name Anant Nagarakatte
Born 1948
Mumbai
Spouse(s) Gayatri Nag

Anant Nag is an actor and politician from Karnataka, India. In addition to Kannada movies, he has acted in Marathi, Malayalam and Hindi movies. He has also acted in Malgudi Days, directed by his younger brother Shankar Nag based on the stories by R.K.Narayan. His work was much appreciated by critics at that time. He is right now a politician.

Anant Nag was born to Anandi and Sadanand Nagarkatte. He had his early education under the aegis of Ananda Ashrama in Dakshina Kannada district and Chitrapura matha in Uttara Kannada. He was sent to Bombay for onward education and got involved with amateur theatre activities for 8 years.

He started out doing amateur theatre in Marathi and Kannada. Shyam Benegal introduced him into Hindi cinema, in his 1973 film Ankur. Anant Nag has acted in lot of Shyam Benegal's movies after that. Well-known for his mainstream Kannada films, Nag is also active in alternative Indian cinema.

Director Amol Palekar finds Nag's sensitive depiction of the King's dilemmas to have greatly enhanced the multi-faceted complexities of the film. The character portrayed by Nag has depth and dimension, powerfully drawing you into the core of the story that is *Anahat. His entry into Kannada films was through legendary G. V. Iyer's Hamsa Geethe Hamsa Geethe is one of the most critically acclaimed of all his movies which is about trysts of a learner whose greatest search is finding the right Guru.


He contested a very fierce assembly election from Janata Dal (Secular) where he was pitched against the then Chief minister of Karnataka,S. M. Krishna from Indian National Congress, alongside fellow actor Mukhyamantri Chandru from Bharatiya Janata Party in the Chamrajpet constituency in Bangalore in 2004. However, S.M.Krishna won the elections and soon became the governor of Maharashtra.

Anant Nag can be placed in the category of New India Cinema Actors. Proficient in delineating complex psychological characters, Anant Nag has the image of the boy-next-door. His persona compliments it and he has done justice to it by taking on and doing a good job of presenting characters right out of reality.


Filmography

Actor:

1. Dayanayak: Licenced to Kill (2007) .... Prakash Hegde
2. Sajni (2007) .... Ananth Murthy
3. Mungaru Male (2006) .... Major Subbaiah
4. Balu (2005)
5. Yuva (2004) .... Arjun's Father
6. Hollywood (2003) .... Professor
7. Anaahat (2003) .... The King of Shravasti
8. Stumble (2003) .... Anand Rao
9. Maya (2001) .... Arun
10. Raat (1992) .... Shrink
11. Gauri Ganesha (1991) .... Lambodhara
12. Ganeshana Madhuve (1990) .... Ganesha
13. Swathi Thirunal (1987) .... King Swathi Thirunal
14. Phaniyamma (1983)
15. Sookha (1983) .... Satish Chandra
16. Mangalsutra (1981) .... Vijay
17. Kalyug (1981) .... Bharat Raj
18. Minchina Oata (1981) .... Tony
19. Gehrayee (1980) .... Nandu
20. Anveshane (1980)
21. Bara (1980) .... Satish Chandra
22. Anugraham (1978) .... Parashuram
23. Kondura (1978) .... Parashuram R. Rao
24. Bhumika: The Role (1977) .... Rajan
25. Bayaludari (1977) .... Gopu
26. Kanneshwara Rama (1977)
27. Premalekhalu (1977) .... Madan
28. Nishaant (1975) .... Anjaiya (Zamindar's brother)
29. Hamse Geethe (1975) .... Bhairavi Venkata Subbaiah
30. Ankur (1974) .... Surya

ZARINA WAHAB

Filmography
Actress:
1. Kaisay Kahein... (2007)
2. Jaane Hoga Kya (2006)
3. Prateeksha (2006) .... Kunti
4. Kisna: The Warrior Poet (2005) .... Shanta
5. Dil Maange More!!! (2004) .... Shagun's mother
6. Mera Damad (1995) .... Kimi/Sunita Choudhry
7. Toofan (1989) .... Mrs. Laxmi Gopal Sharma
8. Maashuka (1987)
9. Mera Yaar Mera Dushman (1987)
10. Adhikar (1986) .... Rita
11. Amrit (1986) .... Savitri A. Sharma
12. Dahleez (1986) .... Jameela Ali
13. Hum Naujawan (1985) .... Meenakshi
14. Manasariyathe (1984) .... Sindhu
15. Chor Police (1983)
16. Dard-E-Dil (1983)
17. Lal Chunariyaa (1983) .... Kamini
18. Sara Varsham (1982) .... Savitha
19. Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (1981)
20. Palangal (1981) .... Usha
21. Sitara (1980) .... Dhaniya/Sarita
22. Aakhri Insaaf (1980)
23. Hema Hemeelu (1980)
24. Jazbaat (1980) .... Sapna/Sangeeta
25. Gopal Krishna (1979) .... Radha
26. Jeena Yahan (1979) .... Guest Appearance
27. Naiyya (1979) .... Geeta
28. Salaam Memsaab (1979) .... Radha
29. Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979) .... Chandrika
30. Madanolsavam (1978) .... Elizabeth
31. Tumhare Liye (1978) .... Rajnartaki
32. Agar... If (1977) .... Anju A. Agarwal
33. Gharaonda (1977)
34. Chitchor (1976) .... Geeta P. Choudhry
35. Ishq Ishq Ishq (1974) .... Prema

SRIPATHI PANDITHARADHYULA RAJARAM

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Director, Writer
Director: 1990s

1. Vadinagari Gajulu (1992)
2. Gharwali Baharwali (1988)
3. Samajaniki Saval (1979)

Writer:

1. Gharwali Baharwali (1988) (writer

RADHA BAI

She is the wife of ravikondala rao.
Filmography :

Actress,

1. Devullu (2001)
2. Subhamasthu (1995)
3. Bumbai (1995) (as Radha Bai)
4. Bhairava Dweepam (1994)
5. Aa Okkati Adakku (1993)
6. Madam (1993)
7. Brundavanam (1992)
8. Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992)
9. Pelli Pustakam (1991)
10. Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990) .... Subbulu
11. Nocturne indien (1989) (as Radha Bai) .... Le voyante
12. Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela (1988)
13. Radha Kalyanam (1981)
14. Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1978) .... Guest role
15. Andala Ramudu (1973)

Make-Up Department:
1. Adhikar (1971/I) (hair stylist)

ATTILI LAKSHMI

Filmography

Actress:

1. Nyayam Kavali (1981) .... Padmavathi - Suresh Kumar mother

2. Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1978)

GOKINENI RAMA RAO

Filmography

Actor:
1. Soori Gadu (1992)
2. Sutradhaarulu (1990)
3. Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
4. Magamaha Raju (1983)
5. Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
6. Sivaranjani (1978) .... Sivaranjani's Brother
7. Chillarakottu Chittamma (1977)

BEERAM MASTAN RAO

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Director, Miscellaneous Crew
Director:

1. Buripalem Bullodu (1979)

Miscellaneous Crew:

1. Indradhanusu (1977) (associate director)

NARASIMHA RAJU

Nicknamed Andhra Kamal Hassan, Narasimha Raju rose to the heights of stardom with his movies, Needaleni Adadi, Turpu Padamara, Kanyakumari, Idekkadi Nyayam, etc. When things were thus going great for him, he got entangled in a controversy as a result of over enthusiasm, and that affected his career very badly. He asked the producers for a role in 'Satyanarayana Vratha Mahatyam,' but the cast having been already decided, he was offered the hero's role in 'Jaganmohini'. This movie brought about a definite turn in his career. He was considered the folk hero of the generation next to that of NTR and Kantha Rao. 'Jaganmohini' (1978) assured Narasimha Raju of a secure place in the Telugu movie industry for some years.

Filmography

Actor:

1. Prema Katha (1999) .... Suribabu's father
2. Punnami Naagu (1980)
3. Punadhirallu (1979)
4. Jaganmohini (1978)
5. Athavarillu (1976)
6. Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
7. Gange Gowri (1967)

RAJA CHANDRA

Filmography

Director:

1. Mr. Bharath (1986

2. Naa Illu Naa Vaalu (1979)