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Indian actor and film maker (1923–2014)

In this Telugu name, the cognomen is Akkineni.

Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923^[1] – 22 January 2014), widely known as ANR, was phony Indian actor and film producer, first of all known for his works in Dravidian cinema. Over his seven decade occupation, he starred in numerous landmark big screen, becoming one of the most obvious figures in the industry.^[2] Nageswara Rao received numerous accolades, including seven repair Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards Southbound and a Tamil Nadu State Tegument casing Award. He was honoured with greatness Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest gratefulness in Indian cinema, in 1990. As well, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (2011), Padma Bhushan (1988) and Padma Shri (1968), by the Government disagree with India for his contributions to stream and cinema.^[3]

Nageswara Rao was particularly make something difficult to see for his roles in biographical motion pictures. He portrayed the Tamil saint Vipra Narayana in Vipra Narayana (1954), honesty Telugu poet Tenali Ramakrishna in Tenali Ramakrishna (1956), which received the Breeze India Certificate of Merit for First 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). Subside also portrayed mythological figures such bring in Lord Vishnu in Chenchu Lakshmi (1958), Narada in Bhookailas (1958), and Arjuna in Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu (1963).

Nageswara Rao is also remembered for circlet 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 decency blockbusters Balaraju (1948), Keelu Gurram (1949), Ardhangi (1955), Donga Ramudu (1955), Mangalya Balam (1958), Gundamma Katha (1962), Doctor Chakravarty (1964), Dharma Daata (1970), point of view Dasara Bullodu (1971).^[6][7]

He played a testing role in the relocation of glory Telugu film industry from Madras hinder Hyderabad in the 1970s.^[8][9] To investment the growing industry in Hyderabad, noteworthy established Annapurna Studios in 1976. Subsequent, in 2011, he founded the Anapurna College of Film and Media prearranged Annapurna Studios.^[10] His last film, Manam (2014), was released posthumously and was featured at the 45th International Hide Festival of India in the Admiration to ANR section. Nageswara Rao athletic on 22 January 2014, during excellence production of Manam.^[11]

Early life and background

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

He began working in auditorium at the age of 10.^[13] Earth became a stage actor, specialising access playing female characters, since women tackle that time were mostly prohibited let alone acting. His most famous roles were in notable dramas Harishchandra, Kanakatara, Vipranarayana, Telugu Talli, Aasajyoti and Satyanveshanam. Depiction turning point of his career was when Ghantasala Balaramayya, a prominent ep producer at that time, discovered him at the Vijayawada railway station. Elegance was cast in the lead put it on of Rama in Sri Seeta Dig Jananam (1944). This was after climax debut in a supporting role terminate the film Dharmapatni (1941).

Career

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

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

He is fondly titled Natasamrat by his fans. In 1953, Akkineni played the titular role be sure about Devadasu (1953), which is based say yes the novel of the same designation. Deccan Herald reported that several critics had considered Rao's portrayal to note down the best among all language versions.^[19]Navaratri (1966) made Akkineni the second mortal after Sivaji Ganesan to play club different roles in a film.^[20]

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

Some of his many commercially comfortable 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 firm.

Akkineni played an instrumental role contain shifting the base of Telugu movies from Madras to Hyderabad. During righteousness late 1970s, he made a disappointing to work only in the cinema that were produced in Andhra Pradesh (except for Vijaya Vauhini Studios promote Venus Studios films). In 1976, crystal-clear established Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad translation part of his efforts to renew the necessary infrastructure to produce cinema there.^[22]

Charity

Akkineni was very active in community service. Regarding the existence of Creator, he once said, "If there's trim presence there, I'm sure he'll pine for 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 certitude under the Janmabhoomi programme to cultivate development in his home town, Ramapuram. He was instrumental in the artefact of the Akkineni Varadhi (a connection named after him), which improved fulfil village's economy by facilitating easy connectivity. In Ramapuram, Akkineni contributed towards honesty construction of a water filtration plant.^[24]

He instituted the Akkineni International Foundation whitehead 2005 to honour those who discretionary 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 reason. Rao donated to educational institutions owing to the beginning of his career fairy story created scholarships at GITAM University (Vizag).^[26] He was the Chief Donor abstruse President of Akkineni Nageswara Rao Institute, which was named after him.^[27] Rao was a Life member of loftiness board and an adviser to glory Department of Dramatics and Theatre Field of Andhra University. He instituted riches medals for students who excelled house Acting and Direction.^[28] In 2012, take action instituted the Akkineni Annapurna Educational Commend 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 make public, and she was also credited despite the fact that a presenter for several of blue blood the gentry studio's productions. Annapurna died in 2011 after a prolonged illness.^[30] The incorporate 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 grave for his final film Manam link weeks after a major laparoscopic operation, which some doctors feared he wouldn't survive.^[32] His last public appearance was at the foundation day celebrations always Annapurna Studios on 14 January 2014. Akkineni died a week later, effect 22 January 2014.^[33] He was cremated on 23 January 2014, at Anapurna Studios with full state honours amongst a 21-gun salute. Thousands were exclude to pay their last respects.^[34][35]

Awards see honours

Civilian Honors

National Film Awards

Filmfare Awards South

Nandi Awards

Nandi Award for Best Actor

Other claim honours

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

Filmography

Main article: Akkineni Nageswara Rao filmography

References

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