Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao
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Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao B.L. (Telugu
: బందా కనకలింగేశ్వరరావు) (January 20, 1907 - December 3, 1968) was famous Telugu drama
and film actor
.
village in Kaikaluru
mandal of Krishna district
, Andhra Pradesh
. After primary education, he joined Noble College, Machilipatnam. He graduated in Law from Madras Law College in 1932. He practiced as a lawyer for some time and later shifted to the theatre field as his profession. He played many different roles in various dramas. He was well known for the Bahuka
in Chitranaleeyam and Bilwamangal in Chintamani.
He founded College for Theatre arts in Eluru
in 1938 and trained many students and art lovers. He established Prabhat Theatre in 1942, an institution and introduced new techniques into the stage plays.
He entered Telugu film industry during the early period and acted some films like Paduka Pattabhishekham (1945), Bala Nagamma
(1942), Sarangadhara (1937), Draupadi Manasamrakshanam (1936).
He was very devotional to Lord sarva mangala parvathi sameth kanakalingeswara swamy and lord veerabhadra , in atapaka,his birth place,in kaiklur mandal,krishna district, andhra pradesh.
Dr. Rudrapaka kanakalingeswarao, was his best assosiate.
He lost his wife in 1942 and returned to Eluru. He married again. He had seven daughters and a son.
He promoted theatrical activities heavily. Many dramas are got written by famous writers like Jampana Chandrasekhar Rao, Gabbita Venkata Rao and played them and touring the entire state. He ruled the theatre field for more than 25 years. In 1955, he toured Russia
, Finland
, Czechoslovakia
and other countries and observed their theatrical techniques.
He promoted Kuchipudi
dance. He along with Vedantam Parvatisam in 1957 helped the government in the establishment of Siddhendra Kalakshetra in Kuchipudi
village. This institution was later merged with the Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University
in 1989. He wrote many articles to take this art form to the public.
He joined All India Radio
in 1956 and broadcast many drama and playlets. He founded Shiva temple and Vedic School in his native village.
He left this world leaving behind vast audiences in 1968.
His statue was built opposite to LORD SIVA temple by Dr.Banda Venkata Ramanaiah in the ATAPAKA village.
in 1952 and Andhra Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1957. He was recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
in 1963.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: బందా కనకలింగేశ్వరరావు) (January 20, 1907 - December 3, 1968) was famous Telugu drama
Telugu drama
The Telugu drama or Telugu theatre is one of the most popular Art forms in India. There are many social and mythological plays performed by many eminent artists and have enthralled the audience from time to time with their magnificent performance. One of the interesting feature is the dialogue...
and film actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Life sketch
He was born in 1907 at AtapakaAtapaka
Atapaka is a village in Kaikaluru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Demographics:According to Indian census, 2001, the demographic details of Atapaka mandal is as follows:* Total Population: 4,883 in 1,144 Households...
village in Kaikaluru
Kaikaluru
Kaikaluru or Kaikalur is a small town and Mandal headquarters with a population of 22,000 in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Kaikalur is home to one of India's biggest lakes called Kolleru. Kaikalur is famous for fish farming.-Geography:...
mandal of Krishna district
Krishna district
Krishna District is a district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. It is named after the Krishna River, the third longest river that flows within India, flows through the district and joins Bay of Bengal here in this district. It has a population of 4,529,009 of which 32.08% is urban as of...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. After primary education, he joined Noble College, Machilipatnam. He graduated in Law from Madras Law College in 1932. He practiced as a lawyer for some time and later shifted to the theatre field as his profession. He played many different roles in various dramas. He was well known for the Bahuka
Bahuka
Bahuka was the changed name of Nala, a character of Hindu mythology, while he was a charioteer of Rituparna, the king of Ayodhya. His story is told in the Mahabharata, published around the 8th century BC....
in Chitranaleeyam and Bilwamangal in Chintamani.
He founded College for Theatre arts in Eluru
Eluru
Eluru is a city and a municipal corporation in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the headquarters of West Godavari district and has a population of 5,15,343 approximately. Eluru is situated on the national highway NH 5 connecting Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam and about east of state...
in 1938 and trained many students and art lovers. He established Prabhat Theatre in 1942, an institution and introduced new techniques into the stage plays.
He entered Telugu film industry during the early period and acted some films like Paduka Pattabhishekham (1945), Bala Nagamma
Bala Nagamma
Bala Nagamma or Balanagamma is a 1942 Telugu Silver Jubilee film directed by Chittajallu Pullayya. The Bala Nagamma story was one of the most popular Burrakathas.-The plot:...
(1942), Sarangadhara (1937), Draupadi Manasamrakshanam (1936).
He was very devotional to Lord sarva mangala parvathi sameth kanakalingeswara swamy and lord veerabhadra , in atapaka,his birth place,in kaiklur mandal,krishna district, andhra pradesh.
Dr. Rudrapaka kanakalingeswarao, was his best assosiate.
He lost his wife in 1942 and returned to Eluru. He married again. He had seven daughters and a son.
He promoted theatrical activities heavily. Many dramas are got written by famous writers like Jampana Chandrasekhar Rao, Gabbita Venkata Rao and played them and touring the entire state. He ruled the theatre field for more than 25 years. In 1955, he toured Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia or Czecho-Slovakia was a sovereign state in Central Europe which existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until 1992...
and other countries and observed their theatrical techniques.
He promoted Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is a Classical Indian dance form Andhra Pradesh, India. It is also popular all over South India. Kuchipudi is the name of a village in the Divi Taluka of Krishna district that borders the Bay of Bengal and with resident Brahmins practicing this traditional dance form, it acquired the...
dance. He along with Vedantam Parvatisam in 1957 helped the government in the establishment of Siddhendra Kalakshetra in Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi (village)
Kuchipudi is a village in Movva mandal in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The classical Indian dance form of Kuchipudi is believed to have originated from this village....
village. This institution was later merged with the Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University
Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University
Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University or simply Telugu University , is one of the few language universities in India.-University:...
in 1989. He wrote many articles to take this art form to the public.
He joined All India Radio
All India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
in 1956 and broadcast many drama and playlets. He founded Shiva temple and Vedic School in his native village.
He left this world leaving behind vast audiences in 1968.
His statue was built opposite to LORD SIVA temple by Dr.Banda Venkata Ramanaiah in the ATAPAKA village.
Honours
He was member of Kendriya Sangeet Natak AkademiSangeet Natak Akademi
Sangeet Natak Akademi is the national level academy for performing arts set up by the Government of India.-History:...
in 1952 and Andhra Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1957. He was recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. It is the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists. The award consists since 2003 of Rs. 50,000, a citation, an angavastram , and a tamrapatra...
in 1963.
Filmography
- Paduka PattabhishekamPaduka PattabhishekamPaduka Pattabhishekam is a 1945 Magnum Opus Telugu film directed and produced by Kadaru Nagabhushanam.-The Plot:The story of the film is from the Hindu epic Ramayana. According to the father's wish Rama with Sita and Lakshmana goes to the forest. Bharata in stead of becoming the crown king, as his...
(1945) .... Bharatha - Bala NagammaBala NagammaBala Nagamma or Balanagamma is a 1942 Telugu Silver Jubilee film directed by Chittajallu Pullayya. The Bala Nagamma story was one of the most popular Burrakathas.-The plot:...
(1942) .... Kaaryavardhi Raju - SarangadharaSarangadhara-1930 film:Sarangadhara is a 1930 silent film directed by Y. V. Rao under the General Pictures Corporation.-1935 Tamil film:Sarangadhara is a 1935 Tamil film directed by V. S. K. Padham under the Lotus Pictures, filmed at Wadia Movietone Studios in Bombay. Starred by Kothamangalam Cheenu and T....
(1937) .... Sarangadhara - Draupadi Manasamrakshanam (1936)