Rajendra Prasad (actor)
Rajendra Prasad | |
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| Born | Gadde Rajendra Prasad 19 July 1956 Nimmakuru, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1977-Present |
| Spouse | Vijaya Chamundeswari |
Gadde Rajendra Prasad (born 19 July 1956) is an Indian Film actor who predominantly works in the Telugu cinema and is considered to be one of the finest comic heroes in Telugu film industry. In 1991, he received Andhra Pradesh state's Nandi Award for Best Actor for Erra Mandaram.[1] Additionally, he has also received Honorary doctorate from Andhra University.[2] In 2012, he starred in the medical thriller Dream, for which he won the Royal Reel Award along with director K. Bhavani Shankar at the Canada International Film Festival[3][4]
He has been honoured with the title "Hasya Keerti" by the Telugu Alliances of Canada, held at Mississauga.[5] He was also honoured to walk the green carpet at the IIFA film festival held in 2009, marking his performance in the Bollywood film, Quick Gun Murugun.[6] The film was also screened at the London Film Festival, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, the New York Asian Film Festival and in The Museum of Modern Art, New York.[7]
Personal life
He was born to Sri Gadde Venkata Narayana and Mother Srimati Manikyambba in a middle-class family from Dondapadu, near Gudivada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Not many are aware but he was born in the house of legendary N.T.Rama Rao's. After graduating with a diploma in Ceramic Engineering, he debuted in the Telugu film industry in the film Sneham directed by Bapu.[8]
Career
He rose to dominance with Vamsy's Ladies Tailor. In his 35 years film career he acted in more than 200 Telugu films and few Tamil films. He is fondly called the King of Comedy and Natakireeti in Andhra Pradesh.[9] His combination with director Jandhyala in Aha Naa Pellanta established him as a star in his own might. He acted in various Hit films starring in Comedy roles all through his career and performing some major supporting roles in between. One Major role which garnered him a lot of accolades is Aa Naluguru for which he bagged the State Nandi Award.[10]
Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Actor (1991) for Erra Mandaram
- Nandi Award for Best Actor (2004) for Aa Naluguru
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (2013) for Julai
Filmography
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References
- ^ The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Rajendra Prasad is over the moon
- ^ Here comes the Creator - The Hindu
- ^ 2013 Official Selections
- ^ ‘Dream’ hops to Canada in flying colours - The Hindu
- ^ Eenadu daily, Eenadu Cinema, page 16, April 11, 2013
- ^ The Hindu : Friday Review Hyderabad / Events : Mind it!
- ^ "MoMA Celebrates Contemporary Indian Cinema". Huliq. 28 August 2009. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
- ^ Stars : Star Profiles : Rajendra Prasad
- ^ Dr rajendra prasad News - Dr rajendra prasad Latest news on entertainment.oneindia.in
- ^ http://www.idlebrain.com/research/differentperspective/aanaluguru.html
- ^ Nitya, Nag bag awards on star-studded night | The Hindu
- ^ "Rajendra prasad to do Mithun's role in Oh My God remake". Teluguhour. Teluguhour. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ^ Rajendra Prasad’s Nooti lo Kappalu nears completion | 123telugu.com