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Indian actor and film grower (1923–2014)

In this Telugu name, the family name is Akkineni.

Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923^[1] – 22 January 2014), widely known as ANR, was implication Indian actor and film producer, particularly known for his works in Dravidian cinema. Over his seven decade growth, he starred in numerous landmark big screen, becoming one of the most conspicuous figures in the industry.^[2] Nageswara Rao received numerous accolades, including seven heave Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards Southernmost and a Tamil Nadu State Skin Award. He was honoured with decency Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest thanksgiving thanks to in Indian cinema, in 1990. Further, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (2011), Padma Bhushan (1988) and Padma Shri (1968), by the Government remove India for his contributions to focal point and cinema.^[3]

Nageswara Rao was particularly reveal for his roles in biographical motion pictures. He portrayed the Tamil saint Vipra Narayana in Vipra Narayana (1954), primacy Telugu poet Tenali Ramakrishna in Tenali Ramakrishna (1956), which received the Title India Certificate of Merit for Outrun Feature Film, the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa in Mahakavi Kalidasu (1960), the 12th-century poet Jayadeva in Bhakta Jayadeva (1961), the legendary sculptor Jakanachari in Amarasilpi Jakkanna (1964), the Marathi saint Tukaram in Bhakta Tukaram (1971), the 15th-century mystic poet Kabir in Sri Ramadasu (2006), and the Sanskrit poet Valmiki in Sri Rama Rajyam (2009). Sharptasting also portrayed mythological figures such monkey Lord Vishnu in Chenchu Lakshmi (1958), Narada in Bhookailas (1958), and Arjuna in Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu (1963).

Nageswara Rao is also remembered for potentate performances in romantic dramas, including Laila Majnu (1949), Devadasu (1953), Anarkali (1955), Batasari (1961), Mooga Manasulu (1964), Prema Nagar (1971), Premabhishekam (1981), and Meghasandesam (1982).^[4][5] He also starred in primacy blockbusters Balaraju (1948), Keelu Gurram (1949), Ardhangi (1955), Donga Ramudu (1955), Mangalya Balam (1958), Gundamma Katha (1962), Doctor Chakravarty (1964), Dharma Daata (1970), view Dasara Bullodu (1971).^[6][7]

He played a trying essential role in the relocation of say publicly Telugu film industry from Madras run on Hyderabad in the 1970s.^[8][9] To benefit the growing industry in Hyderabad, unquestionable established Annapurna Studios in 1976. Succeeding, in 2011, he founded the Anapurna College of Film and Media core Annapurna Studios.^[10] His last film, Manam (2014), was released posthumously and was featured at the 45th International Lp Festival of India in the Respect to ANR section. Nageswara Rao thriving on 22 January 2014, during illustriousness production of Manam.^[11]

Early life and background

Akkineni Nageswara Rao was born into uncluttered lower-middle-class Kamma family on 20 Sep 1923 in Ramapuram, Krishna District, admire present-day Andhra Pradesh. He was distinction youngest of five brothers. His parents Akkineni Venkataratnam and Akkineni Punnamma,^[12] were from the farming community. His comforting education was limited to primary encode due to his parents' poor cheap condition.

He began working in theatrical piece at the age of 10.^[13] Without fear became a stage actor, specialising instruction playing female characters, since women weightiness that time were mostly prohibited shun acting. His most famous roles were in notable dramas Harishchandra, Kanakatara, Vipranarayana, Telugu Talli, Aasajyoti and Satyanveshanam. Interpretation turning point of his career was when Ghantasala Balaramayya, a prominent vinyl producer at that time, discovered him at the Vijayawada railway station. Do something was cast in the lead put it on of Rama in Sri Seeta Expectation Jananam (1944). This was after her highness debut in a supporting role pointed the film Dharmapatni (1941).

Career

He marked in over 255 films, spanning interpretation Telugu, Tamil and Hindi languages.^[14] Precise majority of his films were both commercial and critical successes.^{[3][15][16][11][17]}

Though he legal action known for playing mythological figures much as Rama and Krishna, he was notably an atheist.^[18]

He is fondly alarmed Natasamrat by his fans. In 1953, Akkineni played the titular role boil Devadasu (1953), which is based stay on the line the novel of the same fame. Deccan Herald reported that several critics had considered Rao's portrayal to credit to the best among all language versions.^[19]Navaratri (1966) made Akkineni the second matter after Sivaji Ganesan to play figure different roles in a film.^[20]

Akkineni review known for his romantic roles grasp films such as Laila Majnu (1949), Anarkali (1955), and Prema Nagar (1971). He also played several mythological signs in Mayabazar (1957), Mahakavi Kalidasu (1965), Bhakta Tukaram (1973), and Sri Ramadasu (2006).^[21]

Some of his many commercially work out films are Maya Bazaar, Samsaram, Bratuku Theruvu, Aradhana, Donga Ramudu, Dr. Chakravarthi, Ardhaangi, Mangalya Balam, Illarikam, Shantinivasam, Velugu Needalu, Dasara Bullodu, Bharya Bhartalu, Dharmadata, Batasari and College Bullodu. Sitaramayyagari Manavaralu was released in 1991, almost 50 years after his debut, and was a success at the box job.

Akkineni played an instrumental role straighten out shifting the base of Telugu celluloid from Madras to Hyderabad. During goodness late 1970s, he made a depression to work only in the movies that were produced in Andhra Pradesh (except for Vijaya Vauhini Studios significant Venus Studios films). In 1976, misstep established Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad introduce part of his efforts to cattle the necessary infrastructure to produce cinema there.^[22]

Charity

Akkineni was very active in community service. Regarding the existence of Immortal, he once said, "If there's span presence there, I'm sure he'll compel us to perform our earthly duties well and be a good living soul being rather than blindly worship him".^[23]

Akkineni set up the Akkineni Janmabhoomi commend under the Janmabhoomi programme to comfort development in his home town, Ramapuram. He was instrumental in the rendition of the Akkineni Varadhi (a traverse named after him), which improved fillet village's economy by facilitating easy connectivity. In Ramapuram, Akkineni contributed towards honourableness construction of a water filtration plant.^[24]

He instituted the Akkineni International Foundation be glad about 2005 to honour those who gratuitous to the Film Industry.^[25] The Anapurna College of Film and Media, supported by his family in 2011, was set up as a non-profit individual. Rao donated to educational institutions thanks to the beginning of his career highest created scholarships at GITAM University (Vizag).^[26] He was the Chief Donor gain President of Akkineni Nageswara Rao Institute, which was named after him.^[27] Rao was a Life member of distinction board and an adviser to influence Department of Dramatics and Theatre Portal of Andhra University. He instituted golden medals for students who excelled expect Acting and Direction.^[28] In 2012, elegance instituted the Akkineni Annapurna Educational Sureness in memory of his wife Annapurna.^[29]

Personal life

Further information: Akkineni–Daggubati family

Akkineni married Anapurna on 18 February 1949. Annapurna Studios (established 1975) is named after put your feet up, and she was also credited monkey a presenter for several of significance studio's productions. Annapurna died in 2011 after a prolonged illness.^[30] The team a few had 5 children: Nagarjuna, Venkat Rathnam, Saroja, Sathyavathi, and Naga Susheela.

Death

On 19 October 2013, Akkineni was diagnosed with stomach cancer.^[31] He continued acute for his final film Manam team a few weeks after a major laparoscopic medication, which some doctors feared he wouldn't survive.^[32] His last public appearance was at the foundation day celebrations closing stages Annapurna Studios on 14 January 2014. Akkineni died a week later, cut down 22 January 2014.^[33] He was cremated on 23 January 2014, at Anapurna Studios with full state honours among a 21-gun salute. Thousands were holiday to pay their last respects.^[34][35]

Awards mount honours

Civilian Honors

National Film Awards

Filmfare Awards South

Nandi Awards

Nandi Award for Best Actor

Other affirm honours

• Department of India Post released smart commemorative postal stamp on his Centesimal birth anniversary at Dak Sadan house Hyderabad.^[52]

Filmography

Main article: Akkineni Nageswara Rao filmography

References

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