Pattabhirama Reddy Tikkavarapu

Pattabhirama Reddy Tikkavarapu
Born (1919-02-19)February 19, 1919
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died May 6, 2006(2006-05-06) (aged 87)
Nationality Indian
Occupation writer, Producer, director

Pattabhirama Reddy Tikkavarapu, (February 19, 1919 – May 6, 2006) was an Indian film screenwriter, film producer, director and poet known for his pioneering works in Telugu and Kannada parallel cinema. He has garnered four National Film Awards. He produced and directed Samskara which garnered the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and Bronze Leopard at Locarno International Film Festival (1972).[1]

Personal life

He was born in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. He studied at Shantiniketan, Calcutta University and Columbia University. He has actively participated in the Emergency opposition movement, human rights movement, and child labour movements as founder member of Peoples Union for Civil Liberties. He was married to Snehalata Reddy, who was jailed and tortured for being in touch with George Fernandes. He also founded the organisation Concerned for Working Children (CWC). Pattabhi Rami Reddy died on 6 May 2006, at the age of 92. [2][3]

Literature

Selected filmography

As producer
As producer and director

Honours

Awards

National Film Awards

References

  1. ↑ Tikkavarapu Pattabhirama Reddy – Poet, Film maker of international fame from NelloreOne Nellore | One Nellore
  2. ↑ The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Education Tribune
  3. ↑ The Hindu : Entertainment Bangalore / Personality : Fruits of labour
  4. ↑ http://dff.nic.in/2011/41st_nff_1994.pdf
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