Dasari Narayana Rao Explained

Dasari Narayana Rao
Birth Date:1942 5, df=y
Birth Place:Palakollu, Madras Presidency, British India
Death Place:Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Spouse:Dasari Padma
Children:3
Awards:National Film Awards

Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1942[1] – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, producer, lyricist, and politician, primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over his four decade career, he directed more than 150 feature films, earning a Limca World Record for directing the most films in the world.[2] He was known by the epithet "Darsaka Ratna" and was recognized for addressing social issues such as gender discrimination, casteism, corruption and injustice through his films. Narayana Rao received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, 16 Nandi Awards including the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and five Filmfare Awards South including the Lifetime Achievement.[1]

In addition to his work in Telugu cinema, Narayana Rao directed notable Hindi films like Swarag Narak (1978), Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980), Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984), and Asha Jyoti (1984).[3] [4] He directed works such as Tandra Paparayudu (1986), and Surigaadu (1992) which were screened at International Film Festival of India in the Panorama section,[5] [6] and Kante Koothurne Kanu (1998) which received the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film in addition to a Kannada films. In 1983, he directed Meghasandesam which screened at the Indian Panorama, the Tashkent Film Festival, and the Moscow film festival. The film also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.[7] During his career he also acted in several Telugu and Tamil films.[8]

He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in the year 2006 and served as the Minister of state for Coal in the Manmohan Singh government.

Film career

Prior to films, Dasari worked in theatre staging plays. He entered film industry to become an actor but worked as ghost writer for 25 films and made his debut as dialogue writer with Jagath Jatteelu (1970) however it was Mohammed Bin Thuqlaq which gave him recognition.[9]

Political career

Dasari was elected to the Rajya Sabha in the year 2006. He became the Minister of state in Ministry of Coal.[10] Said to be a confidante of Indian National Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Dasari once again became active in politics after Indian National Congress Party came back to power in 2004.[11]

On 11 June 2013 the Central Bureau of Investigation booked Dasari Narayana Rao for receiving ₹2.25 crores from Naveen Jindal in connection with the Coal scam, and filed FIR against both.[12] [13]

Business

He launched a popular daily newspaper named Udayam to counter the effect of Ramoji Rao's newspaper Eenadu.[14] [15]

Death

Dasari Narayana Rao died on 30 May 2017 from prolonged illness, at the age of 75.[16] 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.[17]

Awards

National Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
Nandi Awards
CineMAA Awards
Other honours

Filmography

Director

Films
  1. Thatha-Manavadu (1973)
  2. Samsaram Sagaram (1974)
  3. Bantrothu 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 Digivaste (1975)
  11. Manushulanta Okkate (1976)
  12. Muddabanti Puvvu (1976)
  13. Thoorpu Padamara (1976)
  14. Yavvanam Katesindi (1976)
  15. Paadavoyi Bharateeyuda (1976)
  16. O Manishi Tirigi Choodu (1977)
  17. Bangarakka (1977)
  18. Chillarakottu Chittemma (1977)
  19. Idekkadi Nyayam (1977)
  20. Jeevitame Oka Natakam (1977)
  21. Kanya - Kumari (1977)
  22. Devadasu Malli Puttadu (1978)
  23. Katakatala Rudrayya (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. Buchi Babu (1980)
  37. Circus Ramudu (1980)
  38. Yedanthasthula Meda (1980)
  39. Ketugaadu (1980)
  40. Natchathiram (1980 - Tamil)
  41. Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980)
  42. Sita Ramulu (1980)
  43. Swapna (1981)
  44. Deeparadhana (1981)
  45. Paalu Neellu (1981)
  46. Srivari Muchatlu (1981)
  47. Viswaroopam (1981)
  48. Pyaasa Sawan (1981)*
  49. Sangeeta (1981)
  50. Addala Meda (1981)
  51. Premabhishekam (1981)
  52. Prema Mandiram (1981)
  53. Bobbili Puli (1982)
  54. Golconda Abbulu (1982)
  55. Jayasudha (1982)
  56. Krishnarjunulu (1982)
  57. Mehndi Rang Layegi (1982)*
  58. O Aadadi O Magadu (1982)
  59. Raaga Deepam (1982)
  60. Swayamvaram (1982)
  61. Yuvaraju (1982)
  62. Meghasandesam (1982)
  63. Prem Tapasya (1983)*
  64. Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)
  65. M.L.A. Yedukondalu (1983)
  66. Police Venkataswami (1983)
  67. Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
  68. Rudrakali (1983)
  69. Oorantha Sankranthi (1983)
  70. Bhola Shankarudu (1984)
  71. (1984)*
  72. (1984)*
  73. Haisiyat (1984)*
  74. Yaadgaar (1984)*
  75. Zakhmi Sher (1984)*
  76. Abhimanyudu (1984)
  77. Jagan (1984)
  78. Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
  79. Police Papanna (1984) (Kannada)
  80. Yuddham (1984)
  81. Sarfarosh (1985)*
  82. Wafadaar (1985)*
  83. Brahma Mudi (1985)
  84. Edadugula Bandham (1985)
  85. Lanchavataram (1985)
  86. Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku (1985)
  87. Tirugubatu (1985)
  88. Aadi Dampatulu (1986)
  89. Dharma Peetham Daddarillindi (1986)
  90. Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
  91. Ugra Narasimham (1986)
  92. Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
  93. Brahma Nayudu (1987)
  94. Majnu (1987)
  95. Nene Raju Nene Mantri (1987)
  96. Viswanatha Nayakudu (1987)
  97. Brahma Puthrudu (1988)
  98. Kanchana Sita (1988)
  99. Praja Pratinidhi (1988)
  100. Lankeswarudu (1989)
  101. Black Tiger (1989)
  102. Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham (1989)
  103. Two Town Rowdy (1989)
  104. Abhisarika (1990)
  105. Amma Rajinama (1991)
  106. Niyanta (1991)
  107. Ramudu Kadu Rakshasudu (1991)
  108. Ahankaari (1992)
  109. Surigaadu (1992)
  110. Subba Rayudi Pelli (1992)
  111. Venkanna Babu (1992)
  112. Lady Inspector Renuka (1993)
  113. Santaan (1993)*
  114. Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993)
  115. Kunti Putrudu (1993)
  116. Mama Kodalu (1993)[21]
  117. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994)
  118. Nannagaaru (1994)
  119. Kondapalli Rattayya (1995)
  120. Maya Bazaar (1995) (His 125th film as per advertisement in movie 100 days)
  121. Orey Rikshaw (1995)
  122. Rayudugaru Nayudugaru (1996)
  123. Osey Ramulamma (1997)
  124. Rowdy Durbar (1997)
  125. Greeku Veerudu (1998)
  126. Pichodi Chetilo Raayi (1999)
  127. Adavi Chukka (2000)
  128. Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000)
  129. Sammakka Sarakka (2000)
  130. Chinna (2001)
  131. Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
  132. Rifles (2002)
  133. Fools (2003)
  134. Young India (2010)
  135. Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
  136. Erra Bus (2014)

(Hindi Films are marked as *)

TV series

Actor

Writer only

Producer

Films
TV series

Choreographer

Lyricist

Associate director

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dasari Narayana Rao's death marks the end of an era in Telugu film industry. Shekhar H. Hooli. International Business Times. 31 May 2017.
  2. News: K Rajani Kanth . 13 June 2013 . Newsmaker: Dasari Narayana Rao . .
  3. Web site: 30 May 2017 . Dasari Narayana Rao passes away: Best films of the multifaceted filmmaker . The Indian Express.
  4. News: 2017-05-30 . Dasari Narayana Rao - the Bollywood side of his multi-faceted career . 2024-09-13 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  5. Web site: Directorate of Film Festival. iffi.nic.in. 1 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20130130012609/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm11IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=11IIFA.pdf. 30 January 2013. dead.
  6. Web site: Directorate of Film Festival. iffi.nic.in. 1 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006134803/http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm24IIFAAward.aspx?PdfName=24IIFA.pdf. 6 October 2014. dead.
  7. Web site: 30 June 2011 – Ranjana Dave . The meaning in movement . The Asian Age . 30 June 2011 . 4 September 2012.
  8. Web site: Dasari Narayana Rao lashes out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130527020102/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-20/news-interviews/35933176_1_dasari-narayana-rao-lashes-film-chamber . 2013-05-27 . The Times of India.
  9. Web site: Keen on providing realistic fare. 19 June 1998. The Hindu. 25 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/19991008184634/http://www.webpage.com/hindu/daily/980619/09/09190223.htm. 8 October 1999.
  10. http://rajyasabha.nic.in/rsnew/pre_member/1952_2003/d.pdf
  11. Web site: Dasari Narayana Rao portfolio changed. The Hindu Business Line.
  12. News: Coalgate Scam: CBI files FIR accusing Naveen Jindal and Dasari Narayan Rao of fraud. timesofindia-economictimes.
  13. News: Dasari Narayana Rao/article5934080.ece?homepage=true. The Hindu.
  14. Web site: Union Minister Dasari Narayana Rao's son kidnapped – Hindustan Times . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150715182310/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/Union-Minister-Dasari-Narayana-Rao-s-son-kidnapped/Article1-278455.aspx . 15 July 2015.
  15. Web site: 'Tata Manavadu': Telugu movie completes 40 years . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826121218/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/telugu-movie-tata-manavadu-will-complete-40-years-on-mach-23-2013/373595-71-216.html . 2014-08-26 . IBNLive.
  16. News: Tollywood director and former Union minister Dasari Narayana Rao dies at 75. The Times of India. 30 May 2017 .
  17. News: Dasari Narayana Rao gets rare state honour on his last rites. The Times of India. 2017-05-31.
  18. https://archive.org/download/sobhan-received-best-actor-award-for-jeevanajyoti/Sobhan%20received%20best%20actor%20award%20for%20Jeevanajyoti.jpg
  19. Web site: NTR National Award to Dasari Narayana Rao and Raghupathi Venkaiah Award to Tammareddy Krishnamurthy for 2007. 10 December 2011. 20 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191220035637/https://www.ragalahari.com/news/6259/ntr-national-award-to-dasari-narayana-rao-and-raghupathi-venkaiah-award-to-tammareddy-krishnamurthy-for-2007.aspx. dead.
  20. Web site: నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008). A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. 21 August 2020. (in Telugu)
  21. http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1993/Apr/16-apr-1993.pdf
  22. Web site: The Indian Express - Google News Archive Search.

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