Brahmanandam
| Brahmanandam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Birth name | Brahmanandam Kanneganti |
| Born |
1 February 1956 Sattenapalli, Andhra State, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Children | 2 |
Brahmanandam Kanneganti (born 1 February 1956), is an Indian film actor and comedian. Hailing from Sattenapalli in Andhra Pradesh, he mostly acts in Telugu films. Prior to films, he was a Telugu lecturer in Attili, a town in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor.[1] He was honoured with the Padma Shri, for his contribution to Indian cinema in 2009.[2] Brahmanandam is considered one of the most versatile Indian comic actors, noted particularly for his comic expressions.[3][4][5][6] Brahmanandam was part of the television quiz show Brahmi 1 million Show on iNews.
Awards
- He earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for acting in 754 Telugu films in 20 years in 2007.[7]
- Filmfare Best Comedian Award (Telugu) for Manmadhudu[8] (2002).
- Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian three times Money, Vinodham & Ready.
- In January 2009, the government of India bestowed the title of Padma Shri, fourth highest civilian award, on Brahmanandam for his contributions to art.[9]
- He also earned Best Actor in a Comic Role in Dookudu at The Hyderabad Times Film Awards (2011).[10]
Controversies
As per a petition filed by BJP Party Leader N. Indrasena Reddy, Brahmanandam was found "misusing" the Padma Shri title in the film Dookudu]]. The court motioned in favor of the petitioner and on 23 December 2013 announced quoting Article 18 (1) of the Constitution, that the national award did not amount to a "title" and should not be used as a suffix or prefix and in case of non-compliance, the defaulter forfeit the award.[11][12] However, Brahmanandam has challenged the orders of High Court in the apex court. Subsequently, the Supreme court of India, has ordered him to file a response.[13]
Filmography
Brahmanandam acted in more than 1000 films[14] as Loukyam being the 997th one.[15] Below are his selected filmography.
- 1987: Aha Naa Pellanta as Ara Gundu
- 1990: Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari as Vichitra Kumar
- 1992: Babai Hotel as Rama Chandra Moorti
- 1993: Rajendrudu Gajendrudu as Bank Manager
- 1993: Money as Khan Dada
- 1993: Jamba Lakidi Pamba as Anandam
- 1993: Abbaigaru as Housekeeper
- 1994: Yamaleela as Chitragupta
- 1994: Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu as Thief
- 1994: Mugguru Monagallu as Assistant Dancer
- 1995: Alluda Majaka as Abbulu/Ms. Dakota
- 1997: Annamayya as Pundit
- 1997: Shubhakankshalu as Writer
- 1998: Bavagaru Bagunnara? as Gopal
- 1999: Premaku Velayara as Wine Shop Owner
- 2001: Nuvvu Naaku Nachav as Photographer
- 2002: Indra as Pundit
- 2002: Sandade Sandadi as Poolan Raja
- 2002: Manmadhudu as Sooribabu Lavangam
- 2003: Simhadri as Talupulu
- 2004: Adavi Ramudu as Puli Raja
- 2004: Venky as Gajala
- 2005: Evadi Gola Vaadidhi as Shankar Dada RMP
- 2005: Chakram as railway T.C. (Cameo)
- 2005: Athadu as Kittu
- 2006: Pokiri as Brahmi - Software Engineer
- 2006: Vikramarkudu as Duvva Abbulu
- 2007: Yamadonga as Chitragupta
- 2007: Dhee as Chary
- 2008: Krishna as Bobby
- 2008: Jalsa as Pranav
- 2008: Ready as Mc Donald Murthy
- 2009: Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam as Gachibowli Diwakar
- 2009: Kick as Halwa Raj/Parugu Prakash Raj
- 2010: Adhurs as Bhattu
- 2010: Namo Venkatesa as Paris Prasad
- 2010: Brindavanam as Bommarillu father
- 2011: Veera as Tiger
- 2011: Dookudu as Padmashri
- 2012: Julai as Thief
- 2012: Devudu Chesina Manushulu as Lord Vishnu
- 2013: Jaffa as Jasmine Falguda/Jaffa
- 2013: Naayak as Jilebi
- 2013: Balupu as Crazy Mohan
- 2013: Attarintiki Daredi as Baddam Bhaskar
- 2013: Baadshah as Padmanabha Simha
- 2014: Yevadu as Satya's illegal tenant
- 2014: Race Gurram as Kill Bill Pandey
- 2014: Loukyam as Sippy
- 2015:S/O Satyamurthy
References
- ↑ "Most screen credits for a living actor more than 950". guinnessworldrecords.com. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
- ↑ "The Hindu : Front Page : List of Padma awardees 2009". Chennai, India: hindu.com. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
- ↑ Narasimham, M.L. (22 August 2011). "It's a mad mad comedy". The Hindu (Chennai, India).
- ↑ "Brahmanandam felicitated". The Times of India. 18 May 2011.
- ↑ "Brain teasers with Brahmanandam". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 14 July 2009.
- ↑ http://www.jointscene.com/news/Actor-Brahmanandam-gets-paid-Rs.3Lakhs-as-his-daily-payment.../3488
- ↑ "Guinness record for Brahmanandam". The Times of India. 15 December 2007. Retrieved 1 January 2008.
- ↑ "Manikchand Filmfare Awards: Sizzling at 50". BSNL. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ↑ "Padmasri for Brahmanandam". IndiaGlitz.
- ↑ "The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011". The Times of India. 24 June 2012.
- ↑ "HC asks Mohan Babu to return Padma Shri - The Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh high court asks Telugu actors Mohan Babu, Brahmanandam to return Padma Shri - The Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "SC orders Mohan Babu to file an affidavit - The Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record - The Times of India Dated 29 January 2015 Retrieved 10 February 2015
- ↑ Brahmanandam to set New Record - Gulte Dated 26 September 2014 Retrieved 20 December 2014
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