Ramoji Rao
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Cherukuri Ramoji Rao (Telugu: చెరుకూరి రామోజీ రావు), better known as Ramoji Rao (born 16 November 1936), is a Telugu Indian businessman and media entrepreneur. He is head of the Ramoji Group which owns, among other things, the world's largest film production facility, Ramoji Film City.[1]
Rao cherukuri was born in Gudivada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, into an agricultural family. Some of the companies owned by the Ramoji group include Margadarsi Chit Fund, Eenadu newspaper, ETV, Priya Foods, Ushakiron Movies and as mentioned above, the Ramoji Film City near Hyderabad. He is also the chairman of Dolphin group of hotels in Andhra Pradesh.
[edit] Ramoji Film City near anazpur village
Ramoji Rao's Ramoji Film City, a film production facility in the world is popular among film makers as well as tourists - nearly 50,000 tourists visit this facility every month. Its many attractions include exotic gardens, an entertainment center where live stunt shows are enacted, and a ride that simulates space travel.
[edit] Awards
- 1985 - Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - Pratighatana
- 1998 - Filmfare Special Award for Excellent Contribution of a Film City.
- 2000 - Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - Nuvve Kavali.
- 2004 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (South).
[edit] References
- http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/2002/07/05/stories/2002070501670400.htm
- http://www.icmrindia.org/free%20resources/casestudies/ramoji-Leadership%20Case%20Study.htm
