Known As: ANR, Natasamrat
Date of Birth: 20th September at Ramapuram / Venkataraghavapuram, Krishna District, Andhrapradesh
Father: Akkineni Venkatratnam -Farmer
Mother: Akkineni Punnamma
Wife: (Late) Akkineni Annapurna () Married in
Education: Primary Education
Occupation: Telugu Cinema Actor/Producer/Owner of Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad
Date of Death: 22nd January at Hyderabad at the age of 90 years
Children: 2 Sons and 2 Daughters including Telugu Actor Akkineni Nagaarjuna
Famous For: Akkineni Nageswara Rao started acting in Movies from the age of 17 years and has acted in more than Movies including Telugu, Tamil and Hindi Movies in more than 70 years. ANR
ANR has acted in a variety of roles including comic, tragic and mythological roles as:
- charming prince,
- a frustrated alcoholic lover,
- valiant soldier,
- a holy saint,
- college student,
- a composed government official and
- Abhimanyu, Lord Vishnu, Arjuna and Naradar (Mythological Roles)
ANR had become the ‘First Super Star’ of Telugu Cinema World.
Awards Given to A Nageswara Rao:
Dada Saheb Phalke Award – The Highest National Award G
Obituary: Thank You Akkineni Nageswara Rao garu. You will be missed
"Are you Mr Nageswara Rao?" the caller at the other end had enquired.
"Yes."
"Mr Ahmed from the Ministry of Home would like to speak to you, Sir."
This was on January 25, when Akkineni Nageswara Rao was shooting for 'Sri Rama Rajyam' in Alwal on the outskirts of Hyderabad. ANR was playing the role of Valmiki and at that precise moment, was discussing the Lava-Kusa scene with director Bapu.
"The government of India has conferred on you the Padma Vibhushan. Are you willing to accept it Sir?" said the official.
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As ANR recounted this conversation to me a couple of days later at his home in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad, I noticed his expressive face. Even when he spoke casually, the natural actor in him emoted through his eyes, the famous manner of his raising his eyebrow and moving his facial muscles.
ANR admitted the honour was completely unexpected and therefore the excitement was far more than in , when he received the Padma Shri and , when he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan or the Dada Saheb Phalke Award a couple of years later.
"I was happy. I am not a hyp
Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR)
Biography:
Akkineni Nageswara Rao, affectionately known as ANR, was a renowned Indian actor and producer, leaving an indelible mark on Telugu cinema. His extensive career spanned an impressive seventy-five years, during which he played pivotal roles in numerous landmark films, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the Telugu film industry. Recognized for his contributions, he garnered seven state Nandi Awards and five Filmfare Awards South.
The accolades extended to the Dada Saheb Phalke Award and Padma Vibhushan, India&#;s second-highest civilian honor, acknowledging his impact on the realms of Art and Cinema. ANR&#;s versatility shone through his portrayal of various historical and mythological figures in biographical films. From the Tamil saint Vipra Narayana to the 12th-century Sanskrit poet Jayadeva, he demonstrated a nuanced and multifaceted acting prowess.
His repertoire extended to embodying figures such as Lord Vishnu, Narada, and Arjuna in mythological dramas. The actor is equally celebrated for his roles in romantic dramas, with memorable performances in films like Laila Majnu, Devadasu, and Prema Nagar. Blockbusters like Balar
Akkineni Nageswara Rao: a class 3 pass who became a legendary actor
Akkineni Nageswara Rao, the legendary Telugu actor/producer who died early on January 22 in Hyderabad, never dreamt that he would see beyond the paddy fields that his family of farmers tilled on the banks of the Krishna in Andhra Pradesh.
But life had other plans for Rao. In , when he was just 20, a leading Telugu producer, Ghantasala Balaramaiah, saw the youth on a railway platform at Vijayawada, and saw a flicker of promise on his face. Balaramaiah at once offered him the lead role of Lord Rama in the movie, Seeta Rama Jananam.
Although had acted in a Telugu film earlier when he was barely 17, Dharmapatni, he had been largely part of the theatre scene, often playing female roles because those were days when women were not welcome on stage. He was a good singer, who could recite "slokas" with a flourish, and had acted in theatre when he just about Also he had a way with languages.
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