Late actors S V Ranga Rao, P Bhanumathi and Allu Ramalingaiah get prime places in the 100-year history of Indian cinema, as the Centre is releasing postal stamps in memory of their services to the Telugu film industry.
The yesteryear stars figure in the list of all-time greats of Indian cinema, in whose memory postal stamps will be released next month.
The announcement was jointly made by Movie Artistes Association (MAA) and Telugu Film Producers Council today.
S V Ranga Rao was known for anti-hero roles in mythological films, and character roles in social films. He won international acclaim for his role in Narthanasala for the role of Keechaka.
P Bhanumathi is a multi-faceted personality. She was an imposing artiste, singer, music director, producer and director, besides being a short-story writer and owner of Bharani Studios. Her songs and her portrayal of the lead role in Malleswari has been enjoyed by Telugu audiences for over six decades.
Allu Ramalingaiah, who started as a comedian, excelled in many roles, from that of a junior pundit in Mayabazar to a weighty role in Sankarabharanam and a complex role in Muthyala Muggu. He is remembered as a verstile artiste. He is also the father-in-law of union minister and former film actor K Chiranjeevi.
MAA and Producers Council have also recommended the names of Saluri Rajeshwara Rao and Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu for the coveted honour. (INN)
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