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Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) was a prominent Indian actor, director, producer, and politician, best known as the founder of the Telugu Desam Party and a three-time Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He was a superstar of Telugu cinema, starring in over 250 films and becoming known for his versatile roles, particularly as mythological characters like Lord Krishna. After a long and successful film career, he entered politics in 1982 and led his party to power, ousting the Congress party which had ruled the state for 27 years.
Career and life
Born : May 28, 1923, in Nimmakuru, Andhra Pradesh.
Died : January 18, 1996, in Hyderabad, India.
Acting career : He acted in approximately 300 films over a career that spanned nearly five decades. He was a popular actor known for his versatility and iconic roles in mythology films, which earned him titles like "Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma".
Production and screenwriting : He also worked as a producer, screenwriter, and director, and was influential in shaping the financial system for film production and distribution in the Telugu film industry.
Political career : He entered politics on March 29, 1982, and founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) the same year.
Chief Ministership : He served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for three terms (1983–84, 1984–89, and 1994–95).
Political achievement : His party was the first regional party to serve as the main opposition party in the Lok Sabha.
Legacy : He left a significant mark on both the Telugu film industry and the politics of Andhra Pradesh, inspiring many and remaining an iconic figure.
Family and relations
Son-in-law : Nara Chandrababu Naidu, who has served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Grandson : Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., a prominent film star in India.
Career and life
Born : May 28, 1923, in Nimmakuru, Andhra Pradesh.
Died : January 18, 1996, in Hyderabad, India.
Acting career : He acted in approximately 300 films over a career that spanned nearly five decades. He was a popular actor known for his versatility and iconic roles in mythology films, which earned him titles like "Viswa Vikhyatha Nata Sarvabhouma".
Production and screenwriting : He also worked as a producer, screenwriter, and director, and was influential in shaping the financial system for film production and distribution in the Telugu film industry.
Political career : He entered politics on March 29, 1982, and founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) the same year.
Chief Ministership : He served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for three terms (1983–84, 1984–89, and 1994–95).
Political achievement : His party was the first regional party to serve as the main opposition party in the Lok Sabha.
Legacy : He left a significant mark on both the Telugu film industry and the politics of Andhra Pradesh, inspiring many and remaining an iconic figure.
Family and relations
Son-in-law : Nara Chandrababu Naidu, who has served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Grandson : Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Jr., a prominent film star in India.
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