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| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1954|09|20}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1954|09|20}} | ||
| death_date = {{Death date|df=yes|2013|12|07}} (age 59) | | death_date = {{Death date|df=yes|2013|12|07}} (age 59) | ||
| birth_place = [[Komminenivaripalem]], [[Andhra | | birth_place = [[Komminenivaripalem]], [[Andhra State]], India | ||
| death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in [[Telangana]]), India | | death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in [[Telangana]]), India | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|director| producer|writer|singer|politician}} | | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|director| producer|writer|singer|politician}} | ||
| yearsactive = 1982–2013 | | yearsactive = 1982–2013 | ||
| party = [[Indian National Congress]] (1999—2010)<br> YSRCP (since 2011) | | party = [[Indian National Congress]] (1999—2010)<br> YSRCP (since 2011) | ||
| spouse = {{marriage| Varalakshmi Kalpavalli|1979|1990|reason=her death}}<br>{{marriage| | | spouse = {{marriage| Varalakshmi Kalpavalli|1979|1990|reason=her death}}<br>{{marriage| Saroja devi|1992}} | ||
| children = 2 | | children = 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam''' (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013)<ref>{{cite web|title=ABN- Andhrajyothi - Interview with RK at 11:18 minutes - Dharmavarupu subrahmanyam himself said he is 58 years in 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVA5YSaqf-E/|work=youtube.com|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011132825/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVA5YSaqf-E|url-status=live}}</ref> was | '''Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam''' (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013)<ref>{{cite web|title=ABN- Andhrajyothi - Interview with RK at 11:18 minutes - Dharmavarupu subrahmanyam himself said he is 58 years in 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVA5YSaqf-E/|work=youtube.com|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011132825/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVA5YSaqf-E|url-status=live}}</ref> was a popular Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dharmavarapu Subramaniam|url=http://www.chakpak.com/celebrity/dharmavarapu-subramaniam/16306|work=Chakpak|access-date=4 January 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729153111/http://www.chakpak.com/celebrity/dharmavarapu-subramaniam/16306|archive-date=29 July 2012}}</ref> He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. Dharmavarapu had huge fan following among Telugu audience for his unique style and dialogue modulation. He hosted several popular television shows. | ||
Being close to [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]], Dharmavarapu was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked as chairman of Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association. Dharmavarapu has received two state [[Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian|Nandi Awards]] for best male comedian for his roles in [[Aalasyam Amrutam|Alasyam Amrutham]] (2010) and [[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]] (2004). | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Dharmavarapu was born in a | Dharmavarapu was born in a [[Telugu Brahmin|Telugu brahmin]] family<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-12-08 |title=Dharmavarapu passes away |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2013-12-08/Dharmavarapu-passes-away/78904 |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> at [[Komminenivaripalem]]Prakasam district, [[Andhra Pradesh]], India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131208/news-current-affairs/article/telugu-actor-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-dies-bone-cancer-53|title=Telugu actor Dharmavarapu Subramanyam dies of bone cancer at 53|date=8 December 2013|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=7 April 2018|language=en|archive-date=8 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408012754/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131208/news-current-affairs/article/telugu-actor-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-dies-bone-cancer-53|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Dharmavarapu originally worked as a government employee. He became popular through his comedy serial "Anando Brahma" which he both acted in and directed. It was aired on Doordarshan in the 1980s becoming a sensational hit show in Telugu states changing the trend of Television media in entertainment. | Dharmavarapu originally worked as a government employee. He became popular through his comedy serial "Anando Brahma" which he both acted in and directed. It was aired on Doordarshan in the 1980s becoming a sensational hit show in Telugu states changing the trend of Television media in entertainment. | ||
His first film appearance was in the [[ | His first film appearance was in the [[Jandhyala]]-directed ''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]'' in 1989.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/celebrity-deaths-2013-remembering-srihari-avs-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-and-other-telugu-film-personalities-531412|title=Celebrity Deaths 2013: Remembering Srihari, AVS, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and Other Telugu Film Personalities|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|date=22 December 2013|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=8 April 2018|archive-date=8 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408205802/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/celebrity-deaths-2013-remembering-srihari-avs-dharmavarapu-subramanyam-and-other-telugu-film-personalities-531412|url-status=live}}</ref> He was renowned for his comedy roles and flawless dialogue delivery. | ||
Later, he went on to act in various films with star heroes like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Prabhas, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Ravi Teja. He also directed a Telugu film, ''Thokaleni Pitta'', starring [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] in the lead produced by Kona Venkat. | Later, he went on to act in various films with star heroes like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Prabhas, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Ravi Teja. He also directed a Telugu film, ''Thokaleni Pitta'', starring [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] in the lead produced by Kona Venkat. | ||
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===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
Dharmavarapu died on 7 December | Dharmavarapu died on 7 December 2013, after fighting liver cancer for several months.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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* ''[[Bava Bava Panneeru]]'' (1989) | * ''[[Bava Bava Panneeru]]'' (1989) | ||
* ''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]'' (1990) | * ''[[Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989 film)|Jayammu Nischayammu Raa]]'' (1990) | ||
* ''[[Pelli Pustakam]]'' (1991) | * ''[[Pelli Pustakam]]'' (1991) | ||
* ''[[Swathi Kiranam]]'' (1992) | * ''[[Swathi Kiranam]]'' (1992) | ||
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* ''[[Family Circus]]'' (2001) | * ''[[Family Circus]]'' (2001) | ||
* ''[[Nee Sneham]]'' (2002) | * ''[[Nee Sneham]]'' (2002) | ||
* ''[[Sontham]]'' (2002) as Subbu | |||
* ''[[Nuvve Nuvve]]'' (2002) | * ''[[Nuvve Nuvve]]'' (2002) | ||
* ''[[Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]'' (2002) | * ''[[Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]'' (2002) | ||
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* ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]'' (2002) | * ''[[Indra (2002 film)|Indra]]'' (2002) | ||
* ''[[Jayam (2002 film)|Jayam]]'' (2002) | * ''[[Jayam (2002 film)|Jayam]]'' (2002) | ||
* ''[[Dhanalakshmi, I Love You]]'' (2002) | |||
* ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' (2002) | * ''[[Manmadhudu]]'' (2002) | ||
* ''[[Aadanthe Ado Type]]'' (2003) | * ''[[Aadanthe Ado Type]]'' (2003) | ||
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* ''[[Vasantham]]'' (2003) | * ''[[Vasantham]]'' (2003) | ||
* ''[[Swetha Naagu]]'' (2004) | * ''[[Swetha Naagu]]'' (2004) | ||
* ''[[Naani]]'' (2004) | |||
* ''[[New (film)|New]]'' (2004) (Tamil) | |||
* ''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'' (2004) | * ''[[Yagnam (2004 film)|Yagnam]]'' (2004) | ||
* ''[[Guri (2004 film)|Guri]]'' (2004) | * ''[[Guri (2004 film)|Guri]]'' (2004) | ||
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* ''[[Nenunnanu]]'' (2004) | * ''[[Nenunnanu]]'' (2004) | ||
*''[[123 from Amalapuram]]'' (2004) | *''[[123 from Amalapuram]]'' (2004) | ||
* ''[[Dhana 51]]'' (2005) | |||
* ''[[Mannin Maindhan]]'' (2005) (Tamil) | * ''[[Mannin Maindhan]]'' (2005) (Tamil) | ||
* ''[[Allari Bullodu]]'' (2005) | * ''[[Allari Bullodu]]'' (2005) | ||
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* ''[[Greeku Veerudu]]'' (2013) | * ''[[Greeku Veerudu]]'' (2013) | ||
* ''[[Jabardasth (film)|Jabardasth]]'' (2013) | * ''[[Jabardasth (film)|Jabardasth]]'' (2013) | ||
* ''[[Hum Tum]]'' (2013) | * ''[[Hum Tum (film)|Hum Tum]]'' (2013) | ||
* ''[[Amrutham Chandamamalo]]'' (2014; posthumously released) | * ''[[Amrutham Chandamamalo]]'' (2014; posthumously released) | ||
* ''[[Dillunnodu]]'' (2014; posthumously released) | * ''[[Dillunnodu]]'' (2014; posthumously released) | ||
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===As director=== | ===As director=== | ||
* Thokaleni | * ''Thokaleni Pitta'' | ||
* Aanando | * ''Aanando'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* {{IMDb name|0223506}} | * {{IMDb name|0223506}} | ||
{{ | {{Nandi Award Best Male Comedian}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:25, 15 June 2022
Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam (20 September 1954 – 7 December 2013)[1] was a popular Indian actor, comedian and film director who worked in Telugu cinema.[2] He was established as one of the highly paid and top most leading comedians in Telugu film industry. Dharmavarapu had huge fan following among Telugu audience for his unique style and dialogue modulation. He hosted several popular television shows.
Dharmavarapu Subramanyam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 20 September 1954 Komminenivaripalem, Andhra State, India |
| Died | 7 December 2013 (age 59) |
| Occupation |
|
| Years active | 1982–2013 |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (1999—2010) YSRCP (since 2011) |
| Spouse(s) | Varalakshmi Kalpavalli
( m. 1979; Saroja devi ( m. 1992) |
| Children | 2 |
Being close to Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Dharmavarapu was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked as chairman of Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association. Dharmavarapu has received two state Nandi Awards for best male comedian for his roles in Alasyam Amrutham (2010) and Yagnam (2004).
Early lifeEdit
Dharmavarapu was born in a Telugu brahmin family[3] at KomminenivaripalemPrakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.[4]
CareerEdit
Dharmavarapu originally worked as a government employee. He became popular through his comedy serial "Anando Brahma" which he both acted in and directed. It was aired on Doordarshan in the 1980s becoming a sensational hit show in Telugu states changing the trend of Television media in entertainment.
His first film appearance was in the Jandhyala-directed Jayammu Nischayammu Raa in 1989.[5] He was renowned for his comedy roles and flawless dialogue delivery.
Later, he went on to act in various films with star heroes like Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Prabhas, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Ravi Teja. He also directed a Telugu film, Thokaleni Pitta, starring Naresh in the lead produced by Kona Venkat.
Dharmavarpu was a close knit to the then Chief Minister Late Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy and has been active in the Congress party.
He hosted a political satire program 'Ding Dong' on Sakshi TV from 2011.
DeathEdit
Dharmavarapu died on 7 December 2013, after fighting liver cancer for several months.[4]
FilmographyEdit
As an actorEdit
- Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
- Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1990)
- Pelli Pustakam (1991)
- Swathi Kiranam (1992)
- Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram (1993)
- Parugo Parugu (1993)
- Mr. Pellam (1993)
- Ladies Special (1993)
- Ish Gup Chup (1993)
- Pelli Koduku (1994)
- Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)
- Gharana Bullodu (1995)
- Oho Naa Pellanta (1996)
- Aaduthu Paaduthu
- Nuvve Kavali (2000)
- Nuvvu Nenu (2001)
- Anandam (2001)
- Family Circus (2001)
- Nee Sneham (2002)
- Sontham (2002) as Subbu
- Nuvve Nuvve (2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)
- Sreeram (2002)
- Indra (2002)
- Jayam (2002)
- Dhanalakshmi, I Love You (2002)
- Manmadhudu (2002)
- Aadanthe Ado Type (2003)
- Veede (2003)
- Tagore (2003)
- Piliste Palukutha (2003)
- Palnati Bramhanaidu (2003)
- Goa (2003)
- Okkadu (2003)
- Fools (2003)
- Ammulu (2003)
- Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003)
- Vijayam (2003)
- Simhadri (2003)
- Dongodu (2003)
- Vasantham (2003)
- Swetha Naagu (2004)
- Naani (2004)
- New (2004) (Tamil)
- Yagnam (2004)
- Guri (2004)
- Donga Dongadi (2004)
- Varsham (2004)
- Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)
- Leela Mahal Center (2004)
- Morning Raga (2004)
- Love (2004) (Kannada)
- Venky (2004)
- 143 (2004)
- Mass (2004)
- Nenunnanu (2004)
- 123 from Amalapuram (2004)
- Dhana 51 (2005)
- Mannin Maindhan (2005) (Tamil)
- Allari Bullodu (2005)
- Balu ABCDEFG (2005)
- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
- Avunanna Kaadanna (2005)
- Athanokkade (2005)
- Namovenkatesha (2005)
- Andarivaadu (2005)
- Athadu (2005)
- Andhrudu (2005)
- Veeri Veeri Gummadi Pandu (2005)
- Jai Chiranjeeva (2005)
- Gowtam SSC (2005)
- Chennai Kaadhal (2006) (Tamil)
- Style (2006)
- Sri Ramadasu (2006)
- Bangaram (2006)
- Evandoi Srivaru (2006)
- Bommarillu (2006)
- Andala Ramudu (2006)
- Khatarnak (2006)
- Annavaram (2006)
- Operation Duryodhana (2007)
- Shankardada Zindabad (2007)
- Chirutha (2007)
- Siddu From Sikakulam (2008)
- Ullasamga Utsahamga (2008)
- Blade Babji (2008)
- Ready (2008)
- Jalsa (2008)
- Somberi (2008)
- King (2008)
- Pandurangadu (2008)
- Pistha (2009)
- Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009)
- Bangaru Babu (2009)
- Darling (2010)
- Mahesh Khaleja (2010)
- Nagavalli (2010)
- Kathi Kantha Rao (2010)
- Simha (2010)
- Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi (2011)
- 100% Love (2011)
- Aakasame Haddu (2011)
- Dookudu (2011)
- Madatha Kaja (2011)
- Racha (2012)
- Businessman (2012)
- Bodyguard (2012)
- Sudigadu (2012)
- Shadow[6] (2013)
- Daruvu (2012)
- Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
- Julai (2012)
- Greeku Veerudu (2013)
- Jabardasth (2013)
- Hum Tum (2013)
- Amrutham Chandamamalo (2014; posthumously released)
- Dillunnodu (2014; posthumously released)
- Rudramadevi (2015; posthumously released)
As directorEdit
- Thokaleni Pitta
- Aanando
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "ABN- Andhrajyothi - Interview with RK at 11:18 minutes - Dharmavarupu subrahmanyam himself said he is 58 years in 2012". youtube.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ↑ "Dharmavarapu Subramaniam". Chakpak. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
- ↑ "Dharmavarapu passes away". www.thehansindia.com. 8 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Telugu actor Dharmavarapu Subramanyam dies of bone cancer at 53". Deccan Chronicle. 8 December 2013. Archived from the original on 8 April 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ↑ Seshagiri, Sangeetha (22 December 2013). "Celebrity Deaths 2013: Remembering Srihari, AVS, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and Other Telugu Film Personalities". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 8 April 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ↑ "Venkatesh, Srikanth starrer Shadow muharat held". cinegoer. Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
External linksEdit
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