Dasari Narayana Rao

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Dasari Narayana Rao
Dr. Dasari Narayan Rao in his office after taking over the charge as the Minister of State for Coal & Mines in New Delhi on May 24, 2004.jpg
Dasari Narayana Rao in his office after taking over the charge as the Minister of State for Coal & Mines in New Delhi on May 24, 2004
Born(1942-05-04)4 May 1942
Palakollu, Madras Presidency, British India
Died30 May 2017(2017-05-30) (aged 75)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupation
  • Film director
  • producer
  • screenwriter
  • actor
  • lyricist
  • politician
Spouse(s)Dasari Padma
Children3
AwardsNational Film Awards

Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1942 – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, lyricist, and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, in addition to Hindi cinema. He has directed more than one hundred and fifty feature films in a variety of genres. He is known by the moniker Darsaka Ratna (Jewel among directors). His works emphasize social injustice, corruption and gender discrimination. Rao has received two National Film Awards, nine state Nandi Awards including the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and four Filmfare Awards South including the lifetime Achievement.[1][2] During his career he has also acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages.[3]

Rao gained national recognition for directing Hindi films such as Swarag Narak, Jyoti Bane Jwala, Zakhmi Sher, Yaadgaar, Sarfarosh, Wafadaar, Prem Tapasya, Pyaasa Sawan, Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar, Asha Jyoti.[4][5][6] Rao holds Limca World Record for directing the most films.[7] He directed works such as Tandra Paparayudu (1986), and Surigaadu (1992) which were screened at International Film Festival of India in the panorama section,[8][9] and Kante Koothurne Kanu (1998) which received the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film. In 1983, he directed Meghasandesam screened at the Indian panorama, Tashkent Film Festival, and Moscow film festival. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.[10][11]

Early life[edit]

He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of Ramoji Rao's newspaper Eenadu.[12][13]

Political career[edit]

Dasari was elected to the Rajya Sabha in the year 2006. He became the Minister of state in Ministry of Coal.[14] 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.[15]

On 11 June 2013 Central Bureau of Investigation booked Dasari Narayana Rao for receiving Rs. 2.25 crores from Naveen Jindal in connection with Coal scam, and filed FIR against both.[16][17]

Death[edit]

Rao died on 30 May 2017 from prolonged illness, at the age of 75.[18] His last rites were performed with full state honours. His funeral was held at his farmhouse in Moinabad village, Ranga Reddy district, where his wife Padma was cremated.[19]

Awards[edit]

National Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Nandi Awards
CineMAA Awards
  • Lifetime Contribution – 2003
Other honours
  • 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
  • Bollimunta Sivaramakrishna Sahithi Kala Award-2016
  • Doctorate "Kalaprapoorna" from Andhra University for his contribution to Telugu culture and Telugu cinema in 1986

Filmography[edit]

Director[edit]

Films
  1. Tata Manavadu (1972)
  2. Samsaram Sagaram (1973)
  3. Bantrotu Bharya (1974)
  4. Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere (1974)
  5. Radhamma Pelli (1974)
  6. Tirupati (1974)
  7. Swargam Narakam (1975)
  8. Balipeetam (1975)
  9. Bharatamlo Oka Ammayi (1975)
  10. Devude Digi Vaste (1975)
  11. Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
  12. Muddabanti Puvvu (1976)
  13. O Manishi Tirigi Choodu (1976)
  14. Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
  15. Yavvanam Katesindi (1976)
  16. Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda (1976)
  17. Bangarakka (1977)
  18. Chillarakottu Chittemma (1977)
  19. Idekkadi Nyayam (1977)
  20. Jeevitame Oka Natakam (1977)
  21. Kanya Kumari (1978)
  22. Devadasu Malli Puttadu (1978)
  23. Katakataala Rudraiah (1978)
  24. Sivaranjani (1978)
  25. Swarag Narak (1978)*
  26. Gorintaku (1979)
  27. Kalyani (1979)
  28. Korikale Gurralayite? (1979)
  29. Needa (1979)
  30. Peddillu Chinnillu (1979)
  31. Ravanude Ramudayithe? (1979)
  32. Rangoon Rowdy (1979)
  33. Yeh Kaisa Insaf (1980)*
  34. Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)*
  35. Bandodu Gundamma (1980)
  36. Bhola Shankarudu (1980)
  37. Buchi Babu (1980)
  38. Circus Ramudu (1980)
  39. Deeparadhana (1980)
  40. Yedanthasthula Meda (1980)
  41. Ketugaadu (1980)
  42. Natchathiram (1980 - Tamil)
  43. Paalu Neellu (1980)
  44. Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
  45. Sita Ramulu (1980)
  46. Srivari Muchatlu (1980)
  47. Viswaroopam (1981)
  48. Swapna (1981)
  49. Pyaasa Sawan (1981)*
  50. Sangeeta (1981)
  51. Addala Meda (1981)
  52. Premabhishekam (1981)
  53. Prema Mandiram (1981)
  54. Bobbili Puli (1982)
  55. Golconda Abbulu (1982)
  56. Jagannatha Rathachakralu (1982)
  57. Jayasudha (1982)
  58. Krishnarjunulu (1982)
  59. Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)*
  60. O Aadadi O Magadu (1982)
  61. Raaga Deepam (1982)
  62. Swayamvaram (1982)
  63. Yuvaraju (1982)
  64. Prem Tapasya (1983)*
  65. Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
  66. Meghasandesam (1983)
  67. M.L.A. Yedukondalu (1983)
  68. Police Venkataswami (1983)
  69. Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
  70. Rudrakali (1983)
  71. Oorantha Sankranthi (1983)
  72. Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984)*
  73. Asha Jyoti (1984)*
  74. Haisiyat (1984)*
  75. Yaadgaar (1984)*
  76. Zakhmi Sher (1984)*
  77. Abhimanyudu (1984)
  78. Jagan (1984)
  79. Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
  80. Police Papanna (1984)
  81. Yuddham (1984)
  82. Police Paapanna (1984)
  83. Sarfarosh (1985)*
  84. Wafadaar (1985)*
  85. Brahma Mudi (1985)
  86. Edadugula Bandham (1985)
  87. Lanchavataram (1985)
  88. Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
  89. Tirugubatu (1985)
  90. Aadi Dampatulu (1986)
  91. Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi (1986)
  92. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
  93. Ugra Narasimham (1986)
  94. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
  95. Brahma Nayudu (1987)
  96. Majnu (1987)
  97. Nene Raju Nene Mantri (1987)
  98. Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987)
  99. Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
  100. Intinti Bhagavatam (1988)
  101. Kanchana Sita (1988)
  102. Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
  103. Lankeswarudu (1989)
  104. Black Tiger (1989)
  105. Naa Mogudu Naake Sontam (1989)
  106. Two Town Rowdy (1989)
  107. Abhisarika (1990)
  108. Amma Rajinama (1991)
  109. Niyanta (1991)
  110. Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
  111. Ahankaari (1992)
  112. Surigaadu (1992)
  113. Subba Rayudi Pelli (1992)
  114. Venkanna Babu (1992)
  115. Lady Inspector Renuka (1993)
  116. Santaan (1993)*
  117. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
  118. Kunti Putrudu (1993)
  119. Mama Kodalu (1993)
  120. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
  121. Nannagaaru (1994)
  122. Kondapalli Rattaiah (1995)
  123. Maya Bazaar (1995) ( His 125 th film as per advertisement in movie 100 days )
  124. Orey Rickshaw (1995)
  125. Kalyana Praptirastu (1996)
  126. Rayudugaru Nayudugaru (1996)
  127. Osey Ramulamma (1997)
  128. Rowdy Durbar (1997)
  129. Greeku Veerudu (1998)
  130. Pichchodi Chetilo Raayi (1999)
  131. Adavi Chukka (2000)
  132. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
  133. Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
  134. Chinna (2001)
  135. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
  136. Rifles (2002)
  137. Fools (2003)
  138. Young India (2010)
  139. Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
  140. Erra Bus (2014)

(Hindi Films are marked as *)

TV series

Actor[edit]

Writer only[edit]

  • Mohammed-bin-Tughluq (1972)
  • Hantakulu Devantakulu (1972)
  • Matrimoorti (1972)
  • Panjaramlo Pasipapa (1973)
  • Kudi Edama Ayite (1979)
  • Bangaaru Koduku (1982)
  • Nampally Nagu (1986)
  • Rotation Chakravarti (1987)
  • Aadivaram Aadavallaku Selavu (2007)
  • Maisamma IPS (2007)
  • Aadi Vishnu (2008)
  • Mestri (2009)
  • Bangaru Babu (2009)

Producer[edit]

Films
TV series
  • Abhishekam (ETV)
  • Gokulamlo Sita (ETV)

Choreographer[edit]

  • Young India (2010)

Lyricist[edit]

Associate director[edit]

  • Oke Kutumbam (1970)
  • Vintha Samsaram (1971)

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Malhotra, Aps (9 October 2014). "Blast from the Past: Swarg Narak (1978)". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ↑ Hooli, Shekhar H (31 May 2017). "Dasari Narayana Rao's death marks the end of an era in Telugu film industry". International Business Times.
  3. ↑ "Dasari Narayana Rao lashes out". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "Dasari Narayana Rao passes away: Best films of the multifaceted filmmaker". 30 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "Swargam Narakam". 22 November 1975 – via www.imdb.com.
  6. ↑ "Swarg Narak on Bollywood hungama".
  7. ↑ K Rajani Kanth (13 June 2013). "Newsmaker: Dasari Narayana Rao". business-standard.com.
  8. ↑ "Directorate of Film Festival" (PDF). iffi.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  9. ↑ "Directorate of Film Festival" (PDF). iffi.nic.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  10. ↑ 30 June 2011 – Ranjana Dave (30 June 2011). "The meaning in movement". The Asian Age. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  11. ↑ Dr. DasariNarayanarao Open Heart With RK Abn Andhrajyothy at YouTube
  12. ↑ "Union Minister Dasari Narayana Rao's son kidnapped – Hindustan Times". Archived from the original on 15 July 2015.
  13. ↑ "'Tata Manavadu': Telugu movie completes 40 years". IBNLive. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014.
  14. ↑ http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/d.pdf
  15. ↑ "Dasari Narayana Rao portfolio changed". The Hindu Business Line.
  16. ↑ "Coalgate Scam: CBI files FIR accusing Naveen Jindal and Dasari Narayan Rao of fraud". timesofindia-economictimes.
  17. ↑ "Dasari Narayana Rao/article5934080.ece?homepage=true". The Hindu.
  18. ↑ "Tollywood director and former Union minister Dasari Narayana Rao dies at 75 - Times of India". The Times of India.
  19. ↑ "Dasari Narayana Rao gets rare state honour on his last rites - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  20. ↑ "NTR National Award to Dasari Narayana Rao and Raghupathi Venkaiah Award to Tammareddy Krishnamurthy for 2007".
  21. ↑ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  22. ↑ "The Indian Express - Google News Archive Search".

External links[edit]

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