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Rama Rao
Rama Rao formed the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on 29 March 1982. While promoting a new film, he was asked a question by a person in the audience Ayya, memu mimmalni devudu laga adarinchamu, kani meeru maku emi chesaru? meaning Sir, we have treated you like a God but what have you done for us?.[4] He was so moved by this that he formed TDP, and with a victory in the immediate election, formed the government and ruled the state of Andhra Pradesh for a full term. He went into the elections with the slogan Atma Gauravam which meant "self-pride."
Like his films, the formation of the party and storming into the assembly was very dramatic. TDP came into power within nine months of its formation. Initially ridiculed by the Congress that state politics is not like movie acting among others, TDP was considered a no match for the Indian National Congress, with the local representatives unheard of, the complete burden rested on the shoulders of NTR, and true to his charisma he won the elections with a landslide majority. Among other reasons why he won the elections was no real alternative to the Congress, lack of development, unemployment etc. NTR himself contested elections from the constituency of Hindupur in Anantapur District and Gudivada in Krishna district.
During the first term as Chief Minister of AP, he got into the costumes of Swami Vivekananda and tried to govern the entire state solely on ideological terms which later proved to be disastrous. On Independence day, August 15, 1984, he was removed from office by the Governor of AP in view of a revolt by his aide and 2nd in command Nadendla Bhaskara Rao. NTR launched his chaitanya ratham (back to the people agitation) on the third day after his open heart surgery and the public agitation he inspired caused the then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi to dismiss the then Governor Ramlal, and appointed Shankar Dayal Sharma. Nadendla Bhaskara Rao could not prove his majority in the assembly in one month's time. Shankar Dayal Sharma handed power back to NTR. NTR then dissolved the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly and asked for a fresh mandate in 1985.
He returned to power, among the most significant changes he made was to abolish the Legislative Council of the Andhra Pradesh citing the reason that it was a non-performing body which was just a burden on the state exchequer. NTR introduced administrative reforms that strengthened local governance and strengthened the Jilla parishad system. He introduced management reforms that held corrupt government offices accountable to elected representatives. The death of his wife, marathon of activities that started with chaitanya ratham, culminated in large scale administrative reforms left his health in poor shape with a mild stroke and unable to campaign in the next election. NTR lost the subsequent elections held in 1989, but during the same period he gained valuable experience and had people like N. Chandrababu Naidu and Daggubati Venkateswara Rao (both sons-in-law) in his party.
Other contributions of NTR included the educational reforms he brought about in the state, where he overhauled the entire state's education syllabus for schools. He instituted statewide entrance examinations for all disciplines of higher education vis-à-vis Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, and MBA to name a few. Students, based on the merit of their ranks obtained in these tests, could join any state college of their choice. These education reforms laid the foundation for the coming high-tech era for Andhra. NTR created a new commando force for the state and was very successful in combating naxalism both ideologically and militarily. Communal rioting in Hyderabad had been put rest for good during his term. Vizag steel plant which had been struggling since its foundation went online during his tern in no small part due to his active lobbying with the central government. He recruited worldwide medical talent and improved higher end medical capabilities of the capital city and founded a medical university in Vijayawada. He reformed the administration of Tirupathi and converted it into a modern tourist attraction. He did away with the feudal munusobu and karanam system to empower elected leaders of the local government. The state government introduced entrance exams for vedic subjects and opened up priest positions in temple to non-inherited candidates. He built the largest bus station in Asia, commissioned the largest Budha statue in the world at the time to high light the Budhist heritage and history of Andhra. He adorned TankBund with the statues of great Telugus of the past creating a sense of heritage. He guaranteed one light bulb per house hold to give educational opportunities to the lowest economic class of rural Andhra. This led to a rise in electric consumption that resulted in Andhra going from a net electricity exporter to an importer despite production gains. He reformed water distribution system from the major water reservoirs in the state by giving farmer organizations (raitu sangam) a say in planning. The telugu desam party operations were significantly computerized and a systematic local party structure was built and this resulted in the establishment of a stable second political party that survived his death. NTR introduced the concept of strong states with strong centre in his discussions about state power with Mrs. Gandhi and ushered in a new era of empowered local governments, within the framework of India. The long held belief that strong states imply a weak and collapsing country is no more a political dogma that governs center state relations in India. He also lobbied and won the amendment of Hindu inheritance laws to give women equal inheritance rights. He introduced the first social net program in India with Rs2/kg rice scheme. While Andhra Pradesh was one of the largest producers of rice in the world, its rural agricultural labor often went to bed hungry due to a food disribution system that was centrally controlled and often corrupt and in-efficient. This program was narrowly targeted at families with monthly income of Rs500 ($12 per month or 40 cents a day) or less and played a key role in reducing government induced hunger in the rice bowl of the world. This social net program was later extended to include free food for primary school children in government schools for the same income group and that scheme encouraged the single biggest drop in child labor and increase in primary school enrollment. The despicable scourge of pre-teen children working for their daily food next to cattle and machinery started receding thanks to this program. All the major state subsidies like free bachelors degree education, free rail tickets for railway employees, free telephones for telecom employees, free electricity for electricity employees, free medical care for medical employees, free loans for bank employees, free housing for govt employees were till that date targeted at the rich and the new social net programs aimed at the poorest and the most hard working of the poor were a big political success.
It is noteworthy that though he didn't know Hindi, yet gave a speech for forty-five minutes in a packed stadium in Haryana. He later revealed that he had memorized the speech phonetically. Devi Lal, a Deputy Prime Minister of India was shocked to learn this.
Even though he lost the 1989 elections, he shot to fame at the national level and was capable of uniting many regional parties. He formed the National Front with parties like Janata Dal , Bharateeya Janata Party, CPI and CPM as an alternative to the Congress.
NTR announced that he second marriage to Lakshmi Parvathy. NTR stormed back to power in 1994 when he promised he would offer rice at Rs. 2/kg and to make Andhra Pradesh an "Alcohol-Free" state. True to his word he kept his promises only to burden the state exchequer.
The loss of power and the subsequent events can be summed up as the start of anti-climax in NTR's life. NTR died on 18 January 1996.
Young Tiger NTR Shakti
Young Tiger NTR’s ‘Shakti’ has a powerful Villain in Sonu Sood, - Kamasutra model Pooja Bedi in a special role and Bollywood hero Jackie Shroff. NTR ‘Sakthi’ is getting perhaps all the required star casting to make the film big. Recently, the produce C Ashiwni Dutt has roped in noted writer Yandamuri Veerendranath as script advisor for the film, and now the cast gets even bigger. ‘Sakthi’ will be second combination film for Meher Ramesh and NTR, as well as NTR and Ashiwni Dutt.
Sonu Sood’s histrionics has come to limelight with his performance in Anushka ‘Arundhati’. Speaking on this occasion, producer Ashiwni Dutt said that ‘Sakthi’ is tipped to be the costliest film ever made in Telugu movie. The cast and crew look great and also the locations are fresh for Telugu movie lovers.
Director Meher Ramesh, who earlier worked with Ashiwni Dutt – Jr.NTR combination in ‘Kantri’ has already shot few scenes in Jaipur. The film crew will set off to Egypt to shoot few important sequences. NTR ‘Sakthi’ will have its next schedule of shooting in Srinagar, Haridwar and Ladakh regions.
Meher Ramesh's second project with NTR is sakthi the first being Kantri. Currently the shooting of Shakti is on in Kulu Manali and it will go on till August 5th. Pooja Bedi is playing a guest role in the movie. Jackie Shroff, Sonu Sood, Nasser, Ali, Venumadhav, Krishna Bhagawan play important roles in the film. Dialogues by Satyanand, Cinematography by Sameer Reddy, art by Anand Sai and editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh. Music is scored by Mani Sharma. Produced by C. Ashwini Dutt on Vyjayanti Movies banner.
Ram Charan’s Orange audio release date
Ram Charan’s Orange audio release date, Ramcharan Teja new movie. Ram Charan Tej’s Orange is a latest Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Bhaskar.
In directing his third venture, he has chosen a love story starring Ram Charan Teja in the lead role with Genelia D’Souza, Shazahn Padamsee and Sanchita Shetty playing supporting roles. The film, which has music composed by Harris Jayaraj began the first schedule in February 2010 and is set for a fall release in October of 2010. The film is coming with the caption “O’ Range Love Story”. Ram Charan Orange audio is going to hit the music stands on October 3rd. Vamsi’s Saradaga Kasepu actress Madhurima is going to play a prominent role in the film. The film is directed by Hit movie ‘Bommarillu’ fame Bhaskar and produced by Naga Babu under Anjana Productions.
Tags: Orange, Ram CharanActor Chiranjeevi joins politics
Actor Chiranjeevi joins politics:In a development that could alter the political equations in Andhra Pradesh, Telugu film superstar Chiranjeevi Sunday formally announced his foray into politics and said he was dedicating his life to serve people. Addressing a crowded press conference at his newly inaugurated party office at the Jubilee Hills here, the actor said he would announce the name and policies of his party at a public meeting August 26 in the temple town of Tirupati. Stating that he was joining politics to do more public service, the 53-year-old actor said he wanted to bring in a change. The actor, whose party is likely to emerge as the third major political force after the ruling Congress and the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP), said his outfit would be pro-poor and work for social justice. He did not agree that there was no political vacuum in the state. "If there was no political vacuum, we would not have seen this huge response. The vacuum is there in society and politics. People always look for change," he said and pointed out that the gap between the poor and the rich was widening. "Thirty years ago when I entered the film world, there were many stars. If I had thought there are already so many actors, I would not have been here," he said. Asked about his main political rival - Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy or TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu, he said: "I have no rivals in politics. My fight is with poverty and hunger." "It is a memorable day in my life. After spending 30 years in cine field, I have decided to enter politics in response to the call from all sections of people. From here onwards, I am dedicating my life to serve people," said Chiranjeevi, ending months of speculations on his political entry. "I am donning a new role. I can't act in this role. In this new role, I have to live for others and this gives a satisfaction to me," said the actor, who also runs a blood bank. "When people come to me and tell me how the blood (from the blood bank) saved the life of their son or father, I get immense satisfaction. I go back to the house and share this with my family," he said. "I don't know politics just as I don't know how many blood groups are there. I don't know the composition of blood but I know it can save life and I also know I can serve people by entering into politics," said the actor. The mega star impressed everyone at his first full-fledged interaction with media in the new role. Clad in white khadi shirt and black trousers, he kept smiling and handled the media queries with ease. "I consider it as a blessing from god. I am fortunate to get this opportunity. A few have got this opportunity. I take it as my responsibility, my dharma," he said, thanking his fans for reminding him of his responsibility by holding meetings and rallies to urge him to take a plunge into politics. "I am not into politics for the sake of posts or power but for the satisfaction and peace of mind. God has given me popularity and money. It can't tempt me," he said. The actor said he was inspired by Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to serve the needy. "Hence my first public meeting is being organised on August 26, her birth anniversary. I will speak how her life inspired me and what I want to do," he said. Mother Teresa's picture was prominent along with those of Mahatma Gandhi, BR Ambedkar and Jyoti Rao Phule in his background. "I am inspired by all these great personalities," he said. Chiru, as his popularly known among his fans, recalled: "A home guard in Khammam district and an IT couple in Hyderabad ended their lives due to personal problems but wrote in their suicide notes that Chiranjeevi should enter into politics to bring a change. They reminded me of my responsibility." The actor said he was impressed by the vision of former president APJ Abdul Kalam, who was among several eminent persons he has met in recent months. "Abdul Kalam told me that people like you should come into politics. People are looking at you not just as an actor but beyond an actor. You should come into politics. It will be wrong on part of good people if they don't come into politics. After this I felt that it would be a historic blunder if I don't enter into politics," Chiranjeevi said. Celebrations broke out outside his office as he announced his plans. Hundreds of his fans burst crackers and distributed sweets. Chiru, who has acted in over 200 movies, said he was leaving the film industry with a heavy heart. "Politics will be my priority but I am not closing the door on acting. If a serious and educative film comes my way and it can serve society, I will definitely do it." The actor did not rule out alliances with other parties for the elections slated to be held in March next year. He said he had no political guru and that people were his political guru. "People will decide what should be my role," he said when asked whether he would be the next chief minister. "I am humanist," he quipped when asked whether he was Leftist or rightist. "Let me go among people. They will decide," was the reply when asked how many seats his party would win. "Sensitiveness is my biggest asset. I can understand the suffering of people," he said when a reporter wanted to know being a sensitive man how would he fit into politics.
Allu arjun
Allu Arjun's debuted in K. Raghavendra Rao's Gangotri and then played the lead role in 2004 campus-love film,Arya, portraying a student pursuing "one-side love" on the female lead. Whilst his initial films established his fanbase, more recent roles including that in Arya 2, a sequel to his 2004 hit, focussed on Allu Arjun's stylish avatar whilst in the recent success, Vedam, Allu Arjun appeared in a character role as one of the five leads.
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chiranjeevi
Everybody waiting for Chiranjeevi's new movie announcement after he received his Padmabhushan. Chiranjeevi in his 30 years cinema industry has done lot of variety of comedy roles like cowboy getup in kodama simham, factionist getup Indra etc and he has done few mass movies like wearing a Lungee and showing his underwear, son-in-law role in Alluda Mazaka attempting rape on Mother-in-law(people treat Mother-in-law like Mother) etc. People liked the comedy movies like Indra. Now after receiving Padmabhushan he want to make a movie for his bro-in-law Allu Aravind. According to fim nagar sources Superman willbe Chiranjeevi's Next movie. Stay tuned for more details.
Chiranjeevi,Shiva Shankara Vara Prasad Konidela
Chiranjeevi: (Telugu: చిరంజీవి, name: Shiva Shankara Vara Prasad Konidela is born on 22 August 1955[1], is an Indian film actor and a politician. He appeared primarily in Telugu films along with a few Hindi films. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Chiranjeevi made his acting debut in Punadhirallu 1978; Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box office earlier though. His performance in Khaidi 1983 and Swayam Krushi got him recognition; the latter winning the Nandi Award – his first major award. He subsequently played a variety of character types; his film roles along with his screen persona contributed to a change in the concept of a Telugu film hero.
His film, Rudraveena (1988), not only won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration but also helped him win his second Nandi Award. For Muta Mesthri (1993) and Sneham Kosam (1999), he won Filmfare Awards. For his performance in Indra (2003), he won the Filmfare Award and the Nandi Award. These accomplishments established him as a leading actor of Telugu cinema. His last film in a leading role was in Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007).
In 2008, he entered politics by forming the Praja Rajyam Party. In the 2009 Andhra Pradesh elections, Chiranjeevi was elected as a member of the State Assembly from Tirupati constituency. He led the Praja Rajyam Party to emerge as the third largest party in the same election. Popularly known as Megastar in the media,[2] Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. In 2006, he was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Andhra University.[3] Chiranjeevi is married to Surekha, the daughter of erstwhile comedian Allu Ramalingaiah. They have two daughters and a son, Ram Charan Teja, who is an actor in the Tollywood.
Early beginnings (1978–1982):
Siva Shankara Varaprasad was born as the eldest of three sons of Konidela Anjana Devi and Konidela Venkat Rao. Varaprasad was quite interested in acting at a very young age. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Chiranjeevi joined the Madras Film Institute in 1977.[4] Since his family worshipped the Anjaneya, a Hindu God, his mother advised him to get the screen name of Chiranjeevi.[5] Upon completion of his film training, he started his acting career with Punadhirallu (1978), however Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box office earlier.[6] Immediately thereafter, he got an opportunity to work in Mana Voori Pandavulu that was directed by Bapu and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. This film, which was based on the feudal system in the Indian society, helped Chiranjeevi to get the recognition.[4] Tayaramma-Bangarayya (1979), I Love You (1979) and director K. Balachander's Idi Katha Kaadu (1979) brought his acting talents to the fore.[4] In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight major film releases. He followed up this trend in 1980 where 14 of his films released at the box-office.[7] With his films like Punnami Naagu (1980), for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Acting, and A. Kodandarami Reddy's Nyayam Kavali (1981), his performances were noticed by the critics. The audiences too developed a liking for his "ease in dance movements and swashbuckling fights."[6] For his role in Mondi Ghatam (1982), his unique style of acting was much appreciated by the critics. Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (1982), directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, not only strengthened his position as a big star but also brought him lot of laurels.[5] By 1982, he had appeared in almost 50 films. Within two years of his entry into the film industry, he married Surekha, daughter of well-known comedian Allu Rama Lingaiah.
[edit] Breakthrough to stardom (1983–2007):
Khaidi (1983) brought immediate stardom to Chiranjeevi. Directed by Kodandarami Reddy, this film was based on the Sylvester Stallone-starrer First Blood (1982). Khaidi was a box-office success and gave Chiranjeevi an action hero's image.[5] The duo of Reddy and Chiranjeevi worked together for 23 films, most of which were huge box office blockbusters. He was not happy doing only action films and hence he attempted a variety of roles and showed his acting skills in comedies too. After Khaidi, he successively delivered hits like Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988), where he appeared in a dual role, and Manchi Donga (1988).
His film, Rudraveena (1988), not only won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration but also helped him win his second Nandi Award. Music director Illayaraja and singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam won Nandi Awards for the same film. In 1990, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Kondaveeti Donga and Raja Vikramarka were his box-office successes. Gang Leader (1991) was a massive hit and critics even called him as the "boss of Telugu cinema".[8]. Owing to his ability to his box-office appeal, popular entertainment magazine, Filmfare, called him as "Bigger than Bachchan", a reference to Bollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan.[9] News magazine The Week hailed him as "the new money machine".[10]
He acted in Hindi films too. His performances were appreciated in Prathibandh (1990), Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (1992) and The Gentleman (1994).
In 1999, Chiranjeevi was to appear in a Hollywood production directed by Suresh Krishna in Telugu. The movie, which was titled Return of the Thief of Baghdad, had its filming suspended for unknown reasons.[11]
For Muta Mesthri (1993) and Sneham Kosam (1999), he won Filmfare Awards. For his performance in Indra (2003), he won the Filmfare Award and the Nandi Award. These accomplishments established him as a leading actor of Telugu cinema. His last film in a leading role was in Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007). Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. In 2006, he was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Andhra University.[3]
edit Political career
In 2008, Chiranjeevi started Praja Rajyam, a political party in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Around 10 lakh people attended the launch of the party in Tirupati. At the launch, he stated that social justice was the main agenda of his party.[12] His party in the 2009 general elections and won 18 seats in the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly. He was elected as a Member of the State Assembly from Tirupati.[13] His party recently stood for United Andhra Pradesh and opposed separate state of Telangana.
editPhilanthropy:
- On October 2, 1998, he founded the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT), which includes Chiranjeevi Blood and Eye Banks. It is the state's largest recipient of Blood and Eye Donations. The Blood Bank of the CCT helped over 80,000 people and the Eye Bank has helped about 1000 people in the state of Andhra Pradesh since its opening. So far around 3.5 lakh people have pledged their eyes to CCT so far, giving 1600 people eye sight through CCT. CCT has also won the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" by the AP State Government for the past 4 years.
- On June 10, 2006, The President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) at the Jubilee Hills Check post in Hyderabad.
- Chiranjeevi charitable trust has reached one more landmark by crossing the one lakh mark in collecting the blood and more than 96,000 people were helped with blood by this blood bank.
chiranjeevi will create in wonders in politics .
Filmography:
2011-Adhinaayakudu (Ram Charan Tej's Production)
1996 "Sipaayi" Kannada Directed by V.Ravichandran