Chiranjeevi
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| Birth name | Konidela Shiva Shankara Vara Prasad |
| Born | August 22, 1955 (age 51) A.P, India |
| Other name(s) | Mega Star |
| Spouse(s) | Surekha |
Konidela Shiva Shankara Vara Prasad (Telugu: కొనిడేల శివ సంకర వర ప్రసాద్) born on August 22, 1955), more popularly known as Chiranjeevi (చిరంజీవి)(Chiru), is a popular Telugu film actor and is fondly known by Telugu fans as Mega Star.
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[edit] Background
He was born in Mogalthur West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh to Konidela Venkata Rao and Anjana Devi. Chiranjeevi has two brothers (Nagendra Babu & Pawan Kalyan) and two sisters (Vijaya Durga and Madhavi). He is happily married to Surekha (daughter of Allu RamaLingayya) on February 20, 1980. Chiranjeevi has one son Ram Charan Teja (set to debut in 2007) and two daughters Sushmita and Srija.
He has very great fan following in south india. He is, as said by great Amitabh Bachhan,Chiranjeevi is truly "THE KING OF INDIAN CINEMA".Nobody can reach his position in the future. There can be only one Sun and only one Moon in the Universe likewise there can be only ONE MEGASTAR.
[edit] Career
Chiranjeevi debuted with Pranam Khareedu. After playing a series of negative and minor roles, he got his first breakthrough with Khaidi in the direction of A. Kodandarami Reddy. After the release of Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, there was no turning back for him. In 2002, Chiranjeevi starred in Indra, which was a success and was also the highest grossing movie in Tollywood at the time. He also won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and the Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance in Indra. His most recent film was Stalin, cast opposite Trisha Krishnan and in the direction of A. R. Murugadoss, writer of Chiranjeevi's earlier film Tagore.
His next upcoming film will be Shankardada Zindabad, which is also a remake of Lage Raho Munnabhai. Choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva will be directing it.
[edit] Charity and Services
On October 2, 1998, he founded the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT), which includes Chiranjeevi Blood and Eye Banks. It is the state's largest recipient of Blood and Eye Donations[1]. The Blood Bank of the CCT helped over 80,000 people and the Eye Bank has helped about 1000 people in the state of Andhra Pradesh since it opened.[2]
On June 10, 2006, The President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) at the Jubilee Hills Check post in Hyderabad.[3]
[edit] Awards
In January 2006, Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan.[4], the third highest civilian award in India. In November 2006, Chiranjeevi was awarded with a honorary doctorate[5] by Andhra University for his services to the Telugu film industry and for his social work.
[edit] Trivia
- Chiranjeevi is the 1st South Indian actor to be invited to attend Oscar Awards presentation in 1987.[6]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Shankar Dada Zindabad | Shankar Prasad | [1] [2] |
| 2006 | Stalin | Stalin | |
| 2006 | Style | Cameo | |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | Satyanarayana Murthy | |
| 2005 | Andarivadu | Govindarajulu/Siddharth | |
| 2004 | Shankar Dada MBBS | Shankar Prasad Sharma | Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) Winner: Santosham Best Actor Award |
| 2004 | Anji | Anji | |
| 2003 | Tagore | Tagore | Winner: Santosham Best Actor Award |
| 2002 | Indra | Indra Sena Reddy | Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor Winner:Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) Winner: CineMAA Award for Best Actor Winner: Santharam Memorial Award for Best Actor |
| 2001 | Daddy | Raj Kumar | |
| 2001 | Manjunatha | Manjunatha Swamy/Lord Shiva | |
| 2001 | Mrigaraju | Raju | Also playback singer |
| 2000 | Annayya | Rajaram | |
| 2000 | Hands Up | Cameo | |
| 1999 | Iddaru Mitrulu | Vijay | |
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | Simhadri/Chinnayya | Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) |
| 1998 | Choodalani Vundi | Ramakrishna | |
| 1998 | Bavagaru Bagunnara | Raju | |
| 1997 | Master | Raj Kumar | Winner: Screen - Videocon Award for Best Actor |
| 1997 | Hitler | Madhava Rao | Winner: Screen - Videocon Award for Best Actor |
| 1995 | Rikshavodu | Raju | |
| 1995 | Big Boss | Surendra | |
| 1995 | Alluda Majaka | Sitaramudu/Mr.Toyota | |
| 1994 | The Gentleman | Vijay | Hindi |
| 1994 | S.P.Parshuram | Parshuram | |
| 1994 | Mugguru Monagallu | Prudhvi/Vikram/Dattatreya | Triple Role film |
| 1993 | Mechanic Alludu | Ravi | |
| 1993 | Muta Mesthri | Subhash Chandra Bose | Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) |
| 1992 | Aapathbandhavudu | Madhava | Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor |
| 1992 | Aaj Ka Goonda Raj | Raja | Hindi |
| 1992 | Gharana Mogudu | Raju | |
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | Johnny/Kalyan | |
| 1991 | Gang Leader | Rajaram | Megastar title is first given in this film |
| 1991 | Stuartpuram Police Station | Rana Prathap | |
| 1990 | Raja Vikramarka | Raja Vikramarka | |
| 1990 | Prathibandh | Siddhanth | Hindi |
| 1990 | Kodama Simham | Bharath | |
| 1990 | Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari | Raju | |
| 1990 | Kondaveeti Donga | Raja | |
| 1989 | Lankeshwarudu | Shankar | |
| 1989 | Rudranetra | Nethra | |
| 1989 | State Rowdy | Kaali Charan/Prudhvi | |
| 1989 | Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | Kalyan | |
| 1988 | Yudda Bhoomi | ||
| 1988 | Trinetrudu | Abhimanyu | Also Producer |
| 1988 | Marana Mrudangam | Janrdhan/Johnny | |
| 1988 | Khaidi No.786 | Gopi | |
| 1988 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Kali/Balu | |
| 1988 | Rudraveena | Suryanarayana Sharma | Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) |
| 1988 | Manchi Donga | ||
| 1987 | Jebu Donga | ||
| 1987 | Swayamkrushi | Sambaiah | Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor |
| 1987 | Pasivadi Pranam | Madhu | |
| 1987 | Chakravarthy | Chakravarthy | |
| 1987 | Aradhana | KodiNagu | |
| 1987 | Donga Mogudu | Ravi Teja/Nagaraju | |
| 1986 | Chanakya Shapadham | Chanakya | |
| 1986 | Dairyavanthudu | ||
| 1986 | Rakshasudu | ||
| 1986 | Chantabbai | Pandu Ranga Rao | |
| 1986 | Veta | Raanaa Pratap Kumar Verma | |
| 1986 | Magadheerudu | ||
| 1986 | Kondaveeti Raja | Raja | |
| 1986 | Kirathakudu | Charan | |
| 1985 | Vijetha | Chinnababu | |
| 1985 | Adavi Donga | Kalidas | |
| 1985 | Raktha Sindhuram | Gandra Goddali & Inspector Gopi | |
| 1985 | Puli | Kranthi | |
| 1985 | Jwala | Raju | |
| 1985 | Chiranjeevi | Chiranjeevi | |
| 1985 | Donga | ||
| 1985 | Chattam Tho Poratam | Ravi Shankar | |
| 1984 | Rustum | Gopi | |
| 1984 | Agnigundam | Vijay | |
| 1984 | Naagu | Naagu | |
| 1984 | Intiguttu | Vijay Kumar | Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) |
| 1984 | Challenge | Gandhi | |
| 1984 | Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu | ||
| 1984 | Devanthakudu | ||
| 1984 | Hero | Krishna | |
| 1984 | Goonda | Kalidas/Raja | |
| 1984 | Allulu Vasthunnaru | ||
| 1983 | Sangarshana | Dilip | |
| 1983 | Manthri gari Viyyankudu | Babji | |
| 1983 | Khaidi | Suryam | |
| 1983 | Simhapoori Simham | ||
| 1983 | Maa Inti Premayanam | ||
| 1983 | Roshagadu | ||
| 1983 | Maga Maharaju | Winner: Kala Sagar Award for Best Actor | |
| 1983 | Gudachari No.1 | Vijay | |
| 1983 | Puli Bebbuli | ||
| 1983 | Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu | ||
| 1983 | Aalyashikaram | ||
| 1983 | Abhilasha | Chiranjeevi | |
| 1983 | Pelletoori Monagadu | ||
| 1983 | Prema Pichollu | ||
| 1982 | Bandhalu Anubandhalu | ||
| 1982 | Manchupallaki | ||
| 1982 | Mondi Ghatam | Ravindra | |
| 1982 | Yamakinkarudu | Vijay | |
| 1982 | Billa Ranga | Billa | |
| 1982 | Patnam Vachina Prativrathalu | Gopi | |
| 1982 | Tingu Rangadu | ||
| 1982 | Radha My Darling | ||
| 1982 | Sitadevi | ||
| 1982 | Idi Pellantara | ||
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Narasimha Murthy | Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) |
| 1982 | Bandipotu Simham | ||
| 1982 | Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya | Rajasekharam | |
| 1981 | Kirayi Rowdylu | ||
| 1981 | Chettaniki Kallu Levu | Vijay | |
| 1981 | Priya | ||
| 1981 | Srirasthu Subhamasthu | ||
| 1981 | 47 Rojulu | ||
| 1981 | Rani Kasula Rangamma | ||
| 1981 | Ooriki Ichina Maata | ||
| 1981 | Nayam Kavali | Suresh Kumar | |
| 1981 | Prema Natakam | Guest Appearance | |
| 1981 | Tirugu Leni Manishi | ||
| 1981 | Todu Dongalu | ||
| 1981 | Paravathi Parameshwarulu | ||
| 1981 | Adavaalu Meeku Joharulu | ||
| 1980 | Rakta Sambandham | ||
| 1980 | Mogudu Kavali | ||
| 1980 | Prema Tarangalu | Kumar | |
| 1980 | Love in Singapore | Suresh | |
| 1980 | Thathayya Premaleelalu | ||
| 1980 | Kaali | ||
| 1980 | Nakili Manishi | Prasad / Shyam | |
| 1980 | Punnami Naagu | Naagulu | |
| 1980 | Mosagadu | ||
| 1980 | Jathara | ||
| 1980 | Aarani Mantalu | ||
| 1980 | Chandipriya | ||
| 1980 | Kottapeta Rowdy | Guest Appearance | |
| 1980 | Agni Samskaram | ||
| 1979 | Kothala Raayudu | ||
| 1979 | Sri Rambantu | ||
| 1979 | Idi Katha Kaadu | ||
| 1979 | Poonadi Rallu | ||
| 1979 | I Love You | Ramesh | |
| 1979 | Kotta Alludu | ||
| 1979 | Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba | ||
| 1979 | Tayaramma Bangarayya | ||
| 1978 | Manavoori Pandavulu | Parthu | |
| 1978 | Pranam Kareedu | Narasimha |
[edit] References
- ^ idlebrain.com. A Notable Deed by Megastar. Retrieved on 3 November 2006.
- ^ idlebrain.com. Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust. Retrieved on 3 December 2006.
- ^ "When life imitated art", The Hindu, Jun 11, 2006.
- ^ andhravilas.com. Chiranjeevi receives Padma Bhushan. Retrieved on 3 November 2006.
- ^ in.yahoo.com. Chiranjeevi receives Doctorate. Retrieved on 2 November 2006.
- ^ idlebrain.com. Chiranjeevi's Info & Biography. Retrieved on 3 December 2006.
