Rao Gopal Rao
| Rao Gopal Rao | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
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In office 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
14 January 1937 Ganganapalli, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh |
| Died |
13 August 1994 (aged 57) Hyderabad |
| Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
| Spouse(s) | Kamala Kumari |
| Children |
2 sons; 1 daughter (including actor Rao Ramesh and Rao Kranthi) |
| Religion | Hindu |
Rao Gopal Rao (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian film actor and producer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He was a member of Rajya Sabha from April 1986 to April 1992.
Early life
Rao Gopal Rao was born in 1937 in Ganganapalli near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Career
He started his career onstage, with his own company, Associated Amateur Drama Company and did many plays under the banner. S. V. Ranga Rao saw his plays and recommended him to Gutta Ramineedu, who was making Bhakta Potana (1966). He worked as an assistant director for this film. He served as an assistant director in other films, including Bangaru Sankellu and Mooga Prema.
Rao was the main villain in the film Jagat Kiladilu (1969), which starred Krishna. Rao's voice was dubbed over at the request of the film crew. Rao became better known after the release of Muthyala Muggu, directed by Bapu. Other Bapu films to feature Rao include Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Gorantadiipam (1978), Manavoori Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981), Abhilasha (1983), Khaidi (1983), Challenge (1984), Jaakii (1985), and Bullet (1985). Rao produced several films, including Station Master, Lorry Driver, Bhargva Ramudu, and Vintadongalu.
Awards
Rao was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and the cultural organizations gave him the title Natavirat. He won the "Nagayya Award" in 1987. He joined Telugu Desam Party in 1982.
Politics
He was appointed to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council in 1984-85 and Indian Parliament by N. T. Rama Rao, then the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was a member of Rajya Sabha from 3 April 1986 until 2 April 1992.[1]
Death
He died on 13 August 1994, aged 57. The film Prema & Co was released after his death. His son, Rao Ramesh, is a Telugu film actor.
Filmography
- Aa Okkati Adakku (1993) ... Royyala Naidu
- Allari Priyudu (1993)
- Allari Alludu (1993)
- Gharana Mogudu (1992)
- Rudranetra (1991)
- Gang Leader (1991)
- Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
- Raja Vikramarka (1990)
- Manasu Mamata (1990)
- Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989)
- Donga Ramudu (1988)
- Manchi Donga (1988)
- Donga Mogudu (1987)
- Chanakya Shapadham (1986)
- Magadheerudu (1986)
- Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
- Chattamtho Porattam (1985)
- Donga (1985)
- Bullet (1985)
- Devalayam (1985)
- Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985)
- Adavi Donga (1985)
- Agni Parvatam (1985)
- Jackie (1985)
- Bobbili Brahmanna (1984)
- Challenge (1984)
- Naagu (1984)
- Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu (1984)
- Hero (1984)
- Goonda (1984)
- Intiguttu (1984)
- Khaidi (1983)
- Mundadugu (1983)
- Adavi Simhalu (1983)
- Abhilasha (1983)
- Gudachari No.1 (1983)
- Maga Maharaju (1983)
- Kanchu Kagada (1983)
- Chanda Sasanudu (1983)
- Bobbili Puli (1982)
- Yama Gola (1982)
- Krishnarajunulu (1982)
- Billa Ranga (1982)
- Justice Chowdhary (1982)
- Eenadu (1982)
- Gadasari Attha Sosagara Kodalu (1981)
- Ooriki Monagadu (1981)
- Kirayi Rowdylu (1981)
- Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
- Gopal Rao Gari Ammayi (1980)
- Circus Ramudu (1980)
- Gharana Donga (1980)
- Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu (1980)
- Maa Voollo MahaShivudu (1979)
- Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
- Anugraham (1978)
- Gorantha Deepam (1978)
- Katakatala Rudraiah (1978)
- Kurukshetram (1977) .... Shalya
- Bhakta Kannappa (1976)
- Mutyala Muggu (1975)
- Jagath Kiladilu (1969)
- Bhakta Potana (1966)
References
- ↑ "Profile of Former Rajya Sabha members" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2012-06-29.