Dasari Narayana Rao
Dasari Narayana Rao | |
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| Born | 4 May 1944 Palakollu, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist actor Film Director Film Producer writer politician Social Worker Lyricist publisher Magazine Editor Exhibitor Music Director Screenplay Singer Art Director Cinematographer |
| Political party | Congress |
| Spouse | Dasari Padma |
| Website | www.dasarinarayanarao.com |
Dasari Narayana Rao (born 4 May 1944, Palakollu, West Godavari), is an Indian film director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, and few Bollywood films. He has directed about 150 films, produced 53 films and worked in more than 250 films as a dialogue writer, and lyricist. Most of his films emphasise social injustice, corruption and gender discrimination. He has received two National Film Awards, nine state Nandi Awards, and five Filmfare Awards South. Besides graduating with a BA degree, he used to take part in scores of drama competitions. During his career he has also acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages.[1]
He holds Limca World Record for directing the most number of films.[2] He directed films like Tandra Paparayudu, (1986), Surigaadu (1992), premiered at International Film Festival of India in the panorama section,[3][4] and Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000) which received the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film. In 1983, he directed Meghasandesam which received critical acclaim at the Indian panorama, Chicago, 1983 Cannes Film Festival and Moscow film festivals. The film has also received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.[5][6]
He has introduced actors and directors like Mohan Babu, R. Narayana Murthy, Raviraja Pinisetty, Muthyala Subbaiah to Telugu film industry.[7]
Early life and career as a journalist
He has a son named Hari Hara Prabhu. He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of Ramoji Rao's newspaper Eenadu.[8][9]
Political career
During Rajiv Gandhi period, party Telugu Talli.
Later, Dasari was elected to the Rajya Sabha He became the Minister of state in Ministry of Coal.[10] Said to be a confidante of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Dasari once again became active in politics after Congress Party came back to power in 2004.[11]
Controversies
On 11 June 2013 Central Bureau of Investigation booked Dasari Narayana Rao for receiving Rs. 2.25 crores from Naveen Jindal in connection with Coalgate scam, and filed FIR against both.[12][13]
Awards
- Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) – Kante Kuthurne Kanu – 1998
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu – Meghasandesam – 1982
- Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) – Gorintaku (1979)
- Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) – Premabhishekam (1981)
- Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) – Meghasandesam (1982)
- Filmfare Best Director Award (Telugu) – Osey Ramulamma (1997)
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South (2001)
- NTR National Award – Life Time contribution to Indian Cinema[14]
- Mesthri
- Mamagaru
- Kante Kuthurne Kanu – 1998
- Bangaru Kutumbam – 1994
- Meghasandesam – 1982
- Swargam Narakam – 1975
- Samsaram Sagaram – 1973
- Tata Manavadu – 1972
- Other Awards
- Vamsee Berkeley, Kalasagar, Siromani, Madras Film Fans Awards and Cine Herald Awards
- Jyothi Chitra Super Director Award – six times
- Ancient Andhra Patrika Best Director Award – six times
- Sobhan Babu first memorial award in 2009
- Honours
- Doctorate "Kalaprapoorna" from Andhra University for his contribution to Telugu Culture and Telugu Cinema in 1986.
Filmography
- Tata Manavadu (1972) (Director debut)
- Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
- Bantrotu Bharya (1974)
- Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere (1974)
- Radhamma Pelli (1974)
- Tirupati (1974)
- Swargam Narakam (1975)
- Balipeetham (1975)
- Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
- Devude Digivaste (1975)
- Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
- Muddabanti Puvvu (1976)
- O Manishi Tirigi Choodu (1976)
- Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda (1976)
- Toorpu Padamara (1976)
- Yavvanam Katesindi (1976)
- Bangarakka (1977)
- Chillarakottu Chittamma (1977)
- Idekaddi Nyayam (1977)
- Jeevitame Oka Natakam (1977)
- Kanya Kumari (1978)
- Devadasu Mallee Puttadu (1978)
- Katakataala Rudraiah (1978)
- Sivaranjani (1978)
- Swarg Narak (1978) (Story, Screenplay and Director)
- Gorintaku (1979)
- Kalyani (1979)
- Korikale Gurralaite (1979)
- Needa (1979)
- Peddillu Chinnillu (1979) (actor and director)
- Ramude Ravanudaite (1979)
- Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
- Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)
- Bandodu Gundamma (1980)
- Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
- Buchchi Babu (1980)
- Circus Ramudu (1980)
- Deepaaradhana (1980)
- Edantastula Meda (1980)
- Ketugaadu (1980)
- Natchathiram (1980)
- Paalu Neellu (1980)
- Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
- Sita Ramulu (1980)
- Shrivaari Muchchatlu (1980)
- Swapna (1980) (Director)
- Yeh Kaisa Insaaf (1980)
- Pyaasa Sawan (1981) (Director)
- Addala Meda (1981)
- Premabhishekam (1981)
- Prema Mandiram (1981)
- Prema Simhasanam (1981)
- Bobbili Puli (1982)
- Golconda Abbulu (1982)
- Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
- Jayasudha (1982)
- Krishnarajunulu (1982)
- Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)
- O Aadadi O Magadu (1982)
- Raga Deepam (1982)
- Swayamvaram (1982)
- Yuvaraju (1982)
- Prem Tapasya (1983)
- Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
- Meghasandesam (1983)
- M.L.A. Edukondalu (1983)
- Police Venkataswami (1983)
- Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
- Rudrakali (1983)
- Oorantaa Sankranti (1983)
- Yaadgaar (1984)
- Asha Jyoti (1984)
- Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984)
- Abhimanyudu (1984)
- Haisiyat (1984)
- Jagan (1984)
- Justice Chakravarti (1984)
- Police Papanna (1984)
- Yuddham (1984)
- Zakhmi Sher (1984)
- Wafadaar (1985) (Director)
- Brahma Mudi (1985)
- Edadugula Bandham (1985)
- Lanchavataram (1985)
- Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
- Tirugubatu (1985)
- Aadi Dampatulu (1986)
- Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi (1986)
- Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
- Ugra Narasimham (1986)
- Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
- Brahma Nayudu (1987)
- Majnu (1987)
- Nene Raju Nene Mantri (1987)
- Hitler (1997) (Actor)
- Vishwanatha Nayakudu (1987)
- Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
- Intinti Bhagavatam (1988)
- Kanchana Seeta (1988)
- Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
- Lankeswarudu (1989) (Writer and Director)
- Black Tiger (1989)
- Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam (1989)
- Two Town Rowdy (1989)
- Mama Alludu (1990)
- Amma Rajinama (1991) (actor and director)
- Niyanta (1991)
- Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
- Ahankaari (1992)
- Surigaadu (1992)
- Subbarayudu Pelli (1992)
- Mamagaaru (1991)actor
- Venkanna Babu (1992)
- Santaan (1993)
- Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
- Kunti Putrudu (1993)
- Mama Kodalu (1993)
- Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
- Nannagaaru (1994)
- Punyabhoomi Naa Desham (1994) (actor)
- Kondapalli Rattaiah (1995)
- Maya Bazaar (1995)
- Orey Rickshaw (1995)
- Vishwamitra (1995)
- Kalyana Praptirastu (1996)
- Osey Ramulamma (1997)
- Greeku Veerudu (1998)
- Adavi Chukka (2000)
- Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
- Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
- Chinna (2001)
- Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002) (Producer and Director)
- Rifles (2002)
- Fools (2003)
- Maisamma IPS (2007) (Story Writer)
- Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu (2007)
- Mestri (2009)
- Young India (2010)
- Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
- Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda (2014) (actor)
- Erra Bus (2014) (actor)
See also
References
- ^ Dasari Narayana Rao lashes out – Times Of India
- ^ Newsmaker: Dasari Narayana Rao | Business Standard
- ^ http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=11IIFA.pdf
- ^ http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm24IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=24IIFA.pdf
- ^ 30 June 2011 – Ranjana Dave (30 June 2011). "The meaning in movement". The Asian Age. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Dr. DasariNarayanarao Open Heart With RK Abn Andhrajyothy on YouTube
- ^ Dasari to expose some film personalities – The Hindu
- ^ Union Minister Dasari Narayana Rao's son kidnapped – Hindustan Times
- ^ Telugu movie 'Tata Manavadu' will complete 40 years on Mach 23, 2013
- ^ http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/d.pdf
- ^ The Hindu Business Line : Dasari Narayana Rao portfolio changed
- ^ Coalgate Scam: CBI files FIR accusing Naveen Jindal and Dasari Narayan Rao of fraud – Economic Times
- ^ The Hindu http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-questions-dasari-narayana-rao-in-coal-scam-case/article5934080.ece?homepage=true.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ NTR National Award to Dasari Narayana Rao and Raghupathi Venkaiah Award to Tammareddy Krishnamurthy for 2007
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