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CHADUVUKUNNA BHARYA 1940 |
H M REDDY
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Illalu (1940) |
RAVU BALASARASWATHI DEVI
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VandeMataram (1939) |
Director:B.N. Reddi
Music: Chittor V. Nagaiah
Story:B.N. Reddi from his short story Mangalsutram
Dialogues:Samudrala Raghavacharya
Lyrics:Samudrala Raghavacharya
Cinematography: K. Ramnoth
Banner:Vauhini Pics
CHITTURU V NAGAIAH
MUDIGONDA LINGAMURTHY| [+/-] |
P SANTHA KUMARI |
Vellaala Subbamma (better known as Santhakumari) (17 May 1920 - 16 January 2006) is an Indian musical artist and film actress. Santhakumari is the wife of the famous yesteryear Telugu Director and Producer P. Pullaiah.
Early years
Vellaala Subbamma was born in Poddutur village (Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh) to Sree Sreenivasa Rao and Smt. Pedda Narasamma. Her father was an actor and her mother was a classical music singer. Santhakumari learned classical music and violin under the guidance of Professor P. Sambamurthy and was a classmate of D. K. Pattammal. She joined a drama troupe and was an AIR artiste by the age of sixteen. She came to Madras (now Chennai) to pursue a career in music. She found employment in Vidyodaya School for a remuneration of Rs 2 per month. She sang along with music director S. Rajeswara Rao for AIR
Film career
Santhakumari debuted in Telugu Cinema with Mayabazar a.k.a. Sashirekhaa Parinayam (1936) directed by P.V. Dasu (Pinapala Venkata Dasu). She acted as Sashirekha in the movie – the role played by Savithri in the 1957 version of the movie. She acted in Sarangadhara (1937), during which time the director of the movie P. Pullaiah fell in love with her. They married the same year.
The couple floated the banner PadmaSree Pictures after their daughter Padma, with Sree Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1939) and made great hit movies like Jayabheri (1959), Sree Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960), and Preminchi Choodu (1965). Santhakumari acted in most of the movies that were made by her husband. Her performance in Shavukaru (1950), Ardhangi (1955), Sree Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960), Shanti Nivasam (1960), Ramudu-Bheemudu (1964)are remembered even today.
In 1947, the Pullayya-Santhakumari couple started the Ragini Pictures banner along with Bheemavarapu Narasimha Rao (BNR) with Bhakta Jana (Tamil). They made 22 films on both PadmaSree and Ragini banners put together.
She played many roles - lead actress and then graduated into supporting roles. She also played a negative role in Gunasundari Katha (1949). She acted in about 250 films, until 1976 when she acted in movies such as Andaru Bagundali, Maa Inti Devatha, and Secretary.
Movie higlights
* Sree Venkateswara Mahatmyam was made twice by P. Pullaiah. Santhakumari acted as Padmavathi (Lord Venkateswara's consort) in the 1939 version, and as Vakula (Lord Venkateswara's mother) in 1960 version. The 1960 version was also dubbed into Hindi as Bhagwan Balaji.
* Sarangadhara (1937), one of her other movies was remade in 1957 with Bhanumathi playing the lead role of Chitrangi.
* Pullaiah and Santha Kumari acted as wife and husband in only one film called Muttaiduva (Krishna and Jayachitra) in the year 1979
* Santhakumari also acted in Hindi movies, such as V. Shantaram's Toofan Aur Diyaaas well as in several Tamil movies.
* ANR debuted as a minor child artiste role in Dharmapatni (1941) under Padmashree banner. Santhakumari acted opposite him in Mayalokam (1945). She later played ANR's mother in movies like Shanti Nivasam (1960) and Koduku-Kodalu (1972).
* Santhakumari also acted opposite Gummadi (Ardhangi - 1955) who was younger to her. Gummadi played an elderly role for the first time in Ardhangi. Savithri's jewelry in the movie were originally Santhakumari's jewelry
* In real life, Santhakumari is related to S. V. Ranga Rao (Papam Pasivadu - 1972)
* Pullaiah and Santhakumari are the only couple in the film industry both of who have been felicitated with Raghupathi Venkaiah Award (though in different years).
Awards and Recognition
For her contributions to Telugu Cinema, Santha Kumari was awarded the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award in 1998.
Filmography
Actress:
1. Secretary (1976)
2. Koduku Kodalu (1972)
3. Prem Nagar (1971)
4. Talla Pellamma (1970)
5. Prana Mithrulu (1967) .... Jagadamba
6. Preminchi Choodu (1965)
7. Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
8. Siri Sampadalu (1962)
9. Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960) .... Vakula
10. Jayabheri (1959) .... Annapoorna
11. Sarangadhara (1957)
12. Ardhangi (1955)
13. Dharmadevata (1952/I) .... Kathyayini
14. Shavukaru (1950)
15. Gunasundari Katha (1949)
16. Mayalokam (1945)
17. Krishna Prema (1943) .... Radha
18. Dharmapatni (1941/I)
19. Dharmapatni (1941/II)
20. Parvati Kalyanam (1941)
21. Balaji (1939) .... Consort of Venkateshwara
22. Bhakta Jayadeva (1938)
23. Sarangadhara (1937/I) .... Chitrangi
24. Sasirekha Parinayam (1936) .... Sasirekha
25. Premi Jogan (1931) .... Ila
Producer:
1. Koduku Kodalu (1972) (producer)
2. Alludu Menalludu (1970) (producer)
3. Prana Mithrulu (1967) (producer)
4. Preminchi Choodu (1965) (producer)
5. Siri Sampadalu (1962) (producer)
6. Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960) (producer)
7. Ardhangi (1955) (producer)
8. Dharmapatni (1941/I) (producer)
9. Dharmapatni (1941/II) (producer)
Music Department:
1. Ardhangi (1955) (playback singer)
2. Dharmadevata (1952/I) (playback singer)
3. Mayalokam (1945) (playback singer)
4. Krishna Prema (1943) (playback singer)
5. Dharmapatni (1941/I) (playback singer)
6. Balaji (1939) (playback singer)
7. Sarangadhara (1937/I) (playback singer)
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JALSA SONGS LYRICS |
JALSA SONGS LYRICS
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RAITU BIDDA 1939 |
GUDAVALLI RAMBRAMHAM
VEDANTAM RAGHAVAIAH
VANGARA VENKATA SUBBAIAH
GIDUGU VENKATA SEETAPATHI RAO| [+/-] |
AMRITA RAO PROFILE |
Name: Amrita Rao
Birthday: 7th June 1981
E-mail: fanmail@amrita-rao.com
Turn-ons: Impeccable behaviour with women
Turn-offs: Jealous People
Car in school: Mitsubishi Lancer
Car today: Mercedes
Favourite TV show: I love all Sajid Khan shows
I lie sometimes: when i am in bed, haha. But seriously, they are usually white lies to avoid hurting someone or to my mum when she worries unecessarily.
Memorable moments: The day my first film Ishq Vishk released. It took a bumper opening and I went to the theatres with Shahid Kapoor and Ken Ghosh. The audience response was so positive and overwhelming, it was unforgettable.
Philosophy of life: Life is short and sweet, so make others happy and never let anyone down.
Secret ambition: I've led such a protected life that a holiday in Venice on my own would be fun.
On a blind date I'd go out with: Please Jennifer Aniston, may I?
If i were a burglar I'd steal: the hearts of my audiece.
I'd like to be reborn as: A social worker. I would like to do something for mentally challenged individuals. Maybe I will do so in this life itself.
Allergies: Snobbish people
Favourite drink: Nariyal Paani
What I am terrified of: doing a bad job in a film and letting my fans down.
Favourite Book: Chitra Bannerfi's Arranged Marriage
One role I'd give my left arm for: I would not name a role that has already been done by someone. I want to do a role that others would give their left arm for!
Trivia
Daughter of Deepak Rao
Comes from a very well-to-do Saraswat Brahmin family
Has an identical twin sister
she became popular through ads and she did 30 commercials before coming to films.
Philosophy of life: Life is short and sweet, so make others happy and never let anyone down.
Brands modeled for: Hindustan Lever's - Close-up, Godrej - Nikhaar Soap (2 ads.), Nestle - Bru Coffee, Wringly Chewing Gum, Anne French, Fena Detergent, Jolen Bleach, 3 Roses Tea (South India), Johnson & Johnsons - Clean & Clear Face Wash, Proctor & Gamble - Pantene Hair Wash, Cadbury's - Perk Chocolates, Parachute Jasmine - Hair Oil, Domino's Pizza, HMT Watches, Allukas Jewellery (South India), and Allapet Jewellery (South India).
Bowled by the Amrita’s look in Sooraj Barjatya film Vivah, M F Hussain has plans to start a series of paintings inspired by Vivah and Amrita Rao.
Although her debut film was a flop, she had three hits in a row-Ishq Vishk, Masti and Main Hoon Na and Amrita Rao has come to be known as a lucky mascot.
she is a graduate in psychology
She got Best Debut Award from Filmfare, Stardust and IIFA for Ishq Vishk.
Amrita Rao was born in mumbai, to a well-to-do Saraswat Brahmin family, on June 7th 1981. In Sanskrit ‘Amrita’ is a drink which gives you immortality. This model-turned-actress has got the talent and beauty to be immortal in viewers mind.
Amrita never really dreamed to be an actress because she though, with no contacts in the film industry, it would be a tough battle, if she wants to establish herself there. But not only has she made it to Bollywood, she is widely considered as the next big thing. Though she is just ten films old, she has already got a Sooraj Barjatya film under her kitty. Her beauty bowled over acclaimed international painter M.F Husain and inspired him to make a series of painting of her and her film ‘Vivah’.
It all started when, while studying psychology Sophia College in Mumbai, she auditioned for ‘Fairever Cream’ and to her surprise, got selected from among 60 other contestants. The close-up Ad campaign followed and it became a big success and she got loads of offers after that. Within a year, she became one of the most sought-after models in India.
Her Cadbury’s Perk and Nestle Bru Coffee advertisements fetched her offers from top directors, but she was apprehensive at first, as she wanted to complete her studies. After completing her studies, she signed Raj Kanwar’s ‘Ab Ke Baras’ which was also Raj Babbar’s son Aarya’s launch vehicle. The film didn’t do as well as expected, she got an offer to act in a historical film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘The legend of Bagath Singh’, even though it was a small role.
‘Ishq Vishk’, with Shahid Kapur became a huge hit and earned her girl-next-door image. She also won the best debutante award from Filmfare, Stardust and IIFA for the movie. She followed up the success with ‘Masti’, a sex-comedy and ‘Main Hoon Na’. ‘Main Hoon Na’, which had Shah Rukh Khan, gave her worldwide popularity. She also did ‘Deewaar’, ‘Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi’, ‘Shikhar’, and ‘Pyare Mohan’.
‘Vivah’, the Sooraj Barjatya movie is a big turning point of her career. Not only is the film a big success worldwide, she has gained a huge fan following of all ages through the film. She and her co-star in the film, Shahid Kapur is considered the most happening pair after Shah Rukh Khan- Kajol.
Filmography
Athidhi (2007)
Vivah- Poonam (2006)
Pyare Mohan- Priya (2006)
Shikhar- Madhavi (2005)
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi- Priya (2005)
Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home- Radhika (2004)
Masti- Aanchal (2004)
Main Hoon Na- Sanjana (2004)
Ishq Vishq- Payal (2003)
Legend of Bhagat Singh, The- Ajay's fiance (2002)
Ab Ke Baras- Anjali/Nandini (2002)
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MIRJAPURAM MAHARAJA |
Filmography
Producer:
1. Madalasa (1948) (producer)
2. Brahma Ratham (1947) (producer)
3. Bhishma (1944) (producer)
4. Chandika (1940) (producer)
5. Mahananda (1939) (producer)
6. Jarasandha (1938) (producer)
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MAHANANDA 1939 |
C KRISHNAVENI| [+/-] |
AMMA 1939 |
Director:
Niranjan Pal
Cast:
Lakshmirajyam
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SATYANARAYANA VRATAM 1938 |
CHITTAJALLU PULLAIAH| [+/-] |
MARKANDEYA 1938 |
VEMURI GAGGAIAH AS YAMADHARMA RAJU
