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Ghantasala is a Producer and Sound Indian born on 4 december 1922
Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao (1922–1974) was a Legendary and Distinguished Indian playback singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi.
He was the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award.
For nearly more than a quarter of a century, he was the distinguished voice of Telugu films. He composed exemplary music for more than 100 movies in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. He composed and sang the Bhagavad Gita just before his death in 1974, a rendition which became highly acclaimed & exemplary and continues to be as popular as ever. On 11 February 2003, a stamp was released by the Govt. of India in honour of Ghantasala at Telugu Lalita Kala Toranam, Public Gardens, Hyderabad.
"Gifted with what V. A. K. Ranga Rao called "the most majestic voice", Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character which remains unparalleled".
According to articles published in "The Hindu" of 11 February 2003 and "The Indian Express" of 14 February 1974, Ghantasala was: such a divine talent, who with his songs, could move the hearts of the people. "Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing". Ghantasala was "no mere singer" but also a "true poet" who with his melodious voice could comprehend and did give expression to the deepest feelings of love, pity, joy, suffering, piety, happiness and bitterness in a manner no one else could, or did. One cannot help feeling that it would have been hardly possible for him to sing on all those varied themes with such intensity of fervor and likeness to reality, and precision in apprehension, had he not himself lived and experienced these basic emotions inwardly, in as great a manner as any of the great poets ever had.
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Birth name Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao
Nationality Inde
Birth 4 december 1922
Death 11 february 1974 (at 51 years)
Awards Padma Shri
Nationality Inde
Birth 4 december 1922
Death 11 february 1974 (at 51 years)
Awards Padma Shri
He was the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award.
For nearly more than a quarter of a century, he was the distinguished voice of Telugu films. He composed exemplary music for more than 100 movies in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. He composed and sang the Bhagavad Gita just before his death in 1974, a rendition which became highly acclaimed & exemplary and continues to be as popular as ever. On 11 February 2003, a stamp was released by the Govt. of India in honour of Ghantasala at Telugu Lalita Kala Toranam, Public Gardens, Hyderabad.
"Gifted with what V. A. K. Ranga Rao called "the most majestic voice", Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character which remains unparalleled".
According to articles published in "The Hindu" of 11 February 2003 and "The Indian Express" of 14 February 1974, Ghantasala was: such a divine talent, who with his songs, could move the hearts of the people. "Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing". Ghantasala was "no mere singer" but also a "true poet" who with his melodious voice could comprehend and did give expression to the deepest feelings of love, pity, joy, suffering, piety, happiness and bitterness in a manner no one else could, or did. One cannot help feeling that it would have been hardly possible for him to sing on all those varied themes with such intensity of fervor and likeness to reality, and precision in apprehension, had he not himself lived and experienced these basic emotions inwardly, in as great a manner as any of the great poets ever had.
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Sontha Ooru (2009)
, 2hDirected by Sunil Kumar Reddy
Genres Drama
Actors Raja, Raja Abel, L.B. Sri Ram, Rajasulochana, Vijayachander, Tanikella Bharani
Roles Producer
Rating81%
Sontha Ooru is a film about rural life and how the innocent villagers are continuously exploited by the development plans of the government. The film portrays the Special economic zone victims and its impact on normal life.
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Ramalayam (1971)
Actors Kongara Jaggaiah, Jamuna, Shobhan Babu, Vijaya Nirmala, Dr. Prabhakar Reddy, Chittor V. Nagaiah
The story is about an Indian family of Ramaiah (Jaggaiah) and closely resembles Hindu epic Ramayanam. Ramaiah and Gopi (Shobhan Babu) are brothers. Janaki (Jamuna) is wife of Ramaiah and looks after the home very well. Chitti (Roja Ramani) is their dearly loved sister. They married her into a wealthy family of Kantham (Suryakantham) giving big dowry lending money from Rayudu (Prabhakar Reddy). This leads them to many problems including differences between the family members. Finally their son in law (Chandramohan) and sister helps them solving the problem. The entire family is reunited and live happily.
Rahasyam (1967)
, 2h54Actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao, B. Saroja Devi, Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao
Rating64%
Directed by C. Pullaiah
Genres Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Historical, Romance
Actors K. R. Vijaya, Chittor V. Nagaiah, Padmanabham, L. Vijayalakshmi, Allu Rama Lingiah, Raja Babu
Rating77%
The plot is based on the story of Disciples (Sishya) of Paramanandayya, seven saints in number. They are actually the disciples of Aruna Keerti Mahamuni. Chitralekha (K.R. Vijaya) dances in the court of Lord Siva (Sobhan Babu). He gives her a Rudraksha mala to wear during the visits. Later, she visits the beautiful Earth with her companions and enjoys bathing in a pool. She finds these Sishiyas keenly looking at her and curses them to become idiots. After knowing the facts from Guruji and realizing her mistake, she pronounces the vimukti (free from curse) at the time of her marriage. The Guru, Aruna Keerti, in return curses Chitralekha that she will lose her celestial status if she comes into contact with a human.
C.I.D. (1965)
, 2h52Actors Jamuna, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Pandari Bai, Meena Kumari, Mikkilineni, Ramana Reddy
Rating61%
Pandava Vanavasamu (1965)
, 3h8Directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Genres Drama, Historical
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion
Actors Kommareddy Savitri, Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, Sunny Deol, Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao, Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Chittor V. Nagaiah
Rating79%
Lava Kusa (1963)
Directed by C. Pullaiah, C. S. Rao
Genres Fantasy
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion
Actors Anjali Devi, Suryakantam, Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao, Shobhan Babu, Chittor V. Nagaiah, Kaikala Satyanarayana
Rating81%
This movie is based on Uttara Kanda which is the later part of Ramayana written by Valmiki Maharshi. It depicts the lives of Lava and Kusa, the sons of Rama and Sita. The story depicts Sri Rama Pattabhishekam and about the brief period of Rama Rajyam, Rama sending Seeta exile on hearing the accusations of a washerman, Birth of Lava and Kusha, their visit to Ayodhya, Ashwamedha Yagna and conflict between Rama and his sons and Pattabhishekam of Lava and Kusha and Rama finally ending his Avatar.
Gundamma Katha (1962)
, 2h46Directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Kommareddy Savitri, Jamuna, Suryakantam, Ramana Reddy
Rating87%
Gundamma (Suryakantam) is a rich widow who has a daughter Saroja (Jamuna Ramanarao), and son Prabhakar (Haranath) and a step daughter Lakshmi (Savitri). Both the girls are beautiful and intelligent. Saroja is a teen spoiled by her mother's pampering whereas Lakshmi is treated as a servant in her own house. Ramabhadraiah (S. V. Ranga Rao), who has two sons of marriageable age, is searching for suitable brides. Gundamma is interested in pursuing an alliance with Ramabhadraiah’s family for her daughter Saroja and sends a word through a middle man. It happens that he used to be a good friend of Gundamma's late husband. She wants to overcome the obstacle of her elder step daughter by getting her married to a down-and-out guy so she doesn’t have to get jeered for neglecting her step daughter. Kanchu Gantaiah (Ramana Reddy), Gundamma's manager and a cousin somehow wants Saroja to marry his son Bhupati (Rajanala) who happens to be a delinquent and is in a prison.
Rakta Sambandham (1962)
Actors Kommareddy Savitri, Devika, Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao, Ramana Reddy, Suryakantam, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
Rating82%
Raju (NTR) and Radha (Savitri) are Siblings and very affectionate to each other. Anand (Kanta Rao) saves Radha from an accident. They fall in love. Raju works in a factory. The factory gets shutdown for some reason. He starts his own business and becomes very successful. He plans to marry his sister to a rich man. After knowing that she loves Anand, he insults him. However, later he requests pardon and marries them. Raju also marries. Kanthamma (Suryakantham), aunt of Anand, living with them creates differences between them, resulting their separation. Radha gives birth to a boy. The wife of Raju dies after giving birth to a girl. Raju writes his entire property in the name of Radha and goes on tour. However, he returns after finding out that his real peace of mind is with his sister. He loses sight on Deepavali day while saving the son of Radha from fire accident. Finally both the siblings unite and die together.
Pelli Naati Pramanalu (1959)
Directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy
Actors Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna, Rajasulochana, Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, R. Nageswara Rao, Ramana Reddy
Rating60%
Bheemasena Rao (SV Rangarao) is a dignified and respectful man. His son (R. Nageswara Rao) works in Military services. His daughter is Rukmini (Jamuna). His close friend and relative Salahala Rao (Ramana Reddy) is trying to arrange marriage to his daughter. Krishna Rao (Akkineni) is his relative of Salahala Rao. He was sent to meet Bheemasena Rao with recommendation letter. During the meantime he attracts Rukmini with his good manners. Bheemasena Rao arranged marriage between Krishna Rao and Rukmini and a political leader takes Marriage Vows (Pellinati Pramanalu) from them that they should not cheat each other.
Directed by C. S. Rao
Actors Rajasulochana, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah, J. V. Ramana Murthi, Suryakantam, Allu Rama Lingiah
Mayabazar (1957)
, 3h4Directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy
Genres Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Themes Films based on mythology, Films about religion
Actors Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, Kommareddy Savitri, Gemini Ganesan, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Rushyendramani, Allu Rama Lingiah
Rating90%
Subhadra (the sister of Balarama and Krishna) marries a Pandava named Arjuna, and their son Abhimanyu falls in love with Balarama's daughter, Sasirekha. The families decide to marry them when they reach adulthood. By the time Abhimanyu and Sasirekha grow up, the Pandavas have lost a dice game to the Kauravas due to Sakuni's manipulation. Krishna, furious at an action of Dussasana that has insulted Draupadi, saves Draupadi. Balarama teaches the Kauravas a lesson and later reaches Hastinapuram. Sakuni and Duryodhana respect Balarama; after manipulating him, they seek his favour by requesting that Sasirekha be married to Duryodhana's son Lakshmana Kumara. They intend to force Balarama and Krishna to support them if the Pandavas wage war after their fourteen-year exile. Unaware of this, Balarama accepts.
Vinayaka Chavithi (1957)
Genres Fantasy, Musical
Actors Krishna Kumari, Jamuna, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, R. Nageswara Rao, T. N. Balakrishna
The plot is narrated by story teller for the benefit of the devotees. It begins with Goddess Parvathi Devi making a mud sculpture of a child in human form and breathing life into it. She makes this child her guard when she goes for bath. She orders him not to let anyone in. When Lord Shiva tries to enter, this child stops him and invites Shiva's anger. Shiva beheads him. Later, knowing from Parvati that the child is his son, he brings the child back to life but with an elephant head (Shiva had once granted this boon to a Rakshasa who became his devotee). They name him Gajanana (In Sanskrit, Gaja = Elephant, Anana = Face) and make him the lord of the Ganas. During a court function, Chandra (Moon god) laughs at him and gets cursed that no one shall see his face on Vinayaka Chavithi. Should anyone happen to see, he/she shall face ignominy brought on by false rumour.
Chiranjeevulu (1956)
Actors Jamuna, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Peketi Sivaram, Suryakantam, Chhaya Devi