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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| honorific_prefix = | | honorific_prefix = | ||
| name | | name = Jaggayya | ||
| birth_name | | birth_name = Kongara Jaggayya | ||
| image = | | image = Kongara Jaggayya.jpg | ||
| birth_date | | caption = Portrait of Jaggayya | ||
| birth_place | | birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1928|12|31}} | ||
| death_date | | birth_place = [[Tenali]], [[Madras Presidency]], [[British Raj|British India]] (present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]) | ||
| death_place | | death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2004|03|05|1928|12|31}} | ||
| occupation | | death_place = [[Hyderabad]], Andhra Pradesh, India | ||
| awards | | occupation = Actor, dubbing artist, littérateur, journalist, poet, politician | ||
| spouse | | awards = [[Padma Bhushan]] 1992 | ||
| alma mater | | spouse = | ||
| othername | | alma mater = [[Andhra Christian College]] | ||
| othername = Kalavachaspati<br>Kanchu Kantam | |||
| party = [[Indian National Congress]] | |||
| module = {{Infobox officeholder | |||
|embed = yes | |||
| office = Member of the [[Lok Sabha]] | |||
| term_start = 1967 | |||
| term_end = 1970 | |||
| constituency = [[Ongole (Lok Sabha constituency)|Ongole]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Kongara Jaggayya''' (31 December | }} | ||
'''Kongara Jaggayya''' (31 December 1928 – 5 March 2004) was an Indian actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]] and [[Telugu theatre]]. He was known as ''Kanchu Kantham Jaggayya'' ([[Telugu language|Telugu]]) for his booming voice. In a film career spanning forty years as a [[matinee idol]], he starred in eighty films, as a lead actor, and lead antagonist in a variety of genres.<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite web|date=2004-03-06|title=Jaggayya passes away|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000753/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm|archive-date=13 April 2004|website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth [[Lok Sabha]], from the constituency of [[Ongole]], becoming the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of the [[Parliament of India|Parliament]]. | |||
During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as ''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)|Donga Ramudu]]'' (1955), which was archived by the Film and Television Institute of India, He starred in award-winning works such as ''[[Bangaru Papa]]'' (1954), ''[[Ardhangi]]'' (1955), ''[[Edi Nijam]]'' (1956), ''[[Todi Kodallu]]'' (1957), ''[[Doctor Chakravarty|Dr. Chakravarti]]'' (1964), ''[[Antastulu]]'' (1965), the [[Cannes Film Festival]] featured ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' (1982), and [[Seethakoka Chiluka (1981 film)|Seethakoka Chiluka]] (1981); all of which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|National Film Award for Best Feature Films in Telugu]]. In 1962, he co-produced and starred in the political drama film ''[[Padandi Munduku]]'' based on [[Salt March]], the film was screened at the [[International Film Festival of India]], the Tashkent Film Festival, and got a special mention at the 5th [[Moscow International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitramala.com/articles/tollywood-4063.html|title=Tollywood's Glorious Journey at Chitramala.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130192602/http://www.chitramala.com/articles/tollywood-4063.html|archive-date=30 January 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html|title=Profile of Gummadi - Telugu film actor}}</ref> | During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as ''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)|Donga Ramudu]]'' (1955), which was archived by the Film and Television Institute of India, He starred in award-winning works such as ''[[Bangaru Papa]]'' (1954), ''[[Ardhangi]]'' (1955), ''[[Edi Nijam]]'' (1956), ''[[Todi Kodallu]]'' (1957), ''[[Doctor Chakravarty|Dr. Chakravarti]]'' (1964), ''[[Antastulu]]'' (1965), the [[Cannes Film Festival]] featured ''[[Meghasandesam]]'' (1982), and [[Seethakoka Chiluka (1981 film)|Seethakoka Chiluka]] (1981); all of which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|National Film Award for Best Feature Films in Telugu]]. In 1962, he co-produced and starred in the political drama film ''[[Padandi Munduku]]'' based on [[Salt March]], the film was screened at the [[International Film Festival of India]], the Tashkent Film Festival, and got a special mention at the 5th [[Moscow International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitramala.com/articles/tollywood-4063.html|title=Tollywood's Glorious Journey at Chitramala.|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130192602/http://www.chitramala.com/articles/tollywood-4063.html|archive-date=30 January 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/profile-gummadi.html|title=Profile of Gummadi - Telugu film actor}}</ref> | ||
As a [[character actor]] he received critical appreciation for his performance in notable works such as ''[[Velugu Needalu]]'' (1961), ''[[Chitti Tammudu]]'' (1962), ''[[Aradhana (1962 film)|Aaradhana]]'' (1962), ''[[Aathma Balam|Aatma Balam]]'' (1964), ''[[Sumangali (1965 film)|Sumangali]]'' (1965), ''[[Gudi Gantalu]]'' (1965), ''[[Navaratri (1966 film)|Nava ratri]]'' (1966), ''[[Aame Evaru? (1966 film)|Aame Evaru?]]'' (1966), ''[[Aastiparulu]]'' (1966), ''Jarigina Katha'' (1969), ''[[Bala Mitrula Katha]]'' (1972), ''[[Badi Pantulu]]'' (1972), ''[[Bharya Biddalu]]'' (1972), ''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]'' (1973). He portrayed British official Rutherford in the biographical film ''[[Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]'' (1974), and essayed [[Pontius Pilate]] in the hagiographical film ''[[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978). He then appeared in works such as ''[[Veta (film)|Veta]]'' (1986), ''[[Chantabbai]]'' (1986), ''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' (1987), ''[[Dharma Kshetram]]'' (1992) and ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'' (1994). He has won the Andhra Pradesh state [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]] for his works in some of these films. A recipient of the [[Tamil Nadu]] state's [[Kalaimamani]], the Government of India has honored him with the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1992 for his contributions towards [[Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000753/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 April 2004|title=Jaggayya passes away|first=By Our Special|last=Correspondent|date=3 May 2004|pages=06|work=[[The Hindu]]|via=The Hindu (old)}}</ref> | As a [[character actor]] he received critical appreciation for his performance in notable works such as ''[[Velugu Needalu]]'' (1961), ''[[Chitti Tammudu]]'' (1962), ''[[Aradhana (1962 film)|Aaradhana]]'' (1962), ''[[Aathma Balam|Aatma Balam]]'' (1964), ''[[Sumangali (1965 film)|Sumangali]]'' (1965), ''[[Gudi Gantalu]]'' (1965), ''[[Navaratri (1966 film)|Nava ratri]]'' (1966), ''[[Aame Evaru? (1966 film)|Aame Evaru?]]'' (1966), ''[[Aastiparulu]]'' (1966), ''Jarigina Katha'' (1969), ''[[Bala Mitrula Katha]]'' (1972), ''[[Badi Pantulu]]'' (1972), ''[[Bharya Biddalu]]'' (1972), ''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973 film)|Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]'' (1973). He portrayed British official Rutherford in the biographical film ''[[Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]'' (1974), and essayed [[Pontius Pilate]] in the hagiographical film ''[[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978). He then appeared in works such as ''[[Veta (film)|Veta]]'' (1986), ''[[Chantabbai]]'' (1986), ''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' (1987), ''[[Dharma Kshetram]]'' (1992) and ''[[Bobbili Simham]]'' (1994). He has won the Andhra Pradesh state [[Nandi Award for Best Character Actor]] for his works in some of these films. A recipient of the [[Tamil Nadu]] state's [[Kalaimamani]], the Government of India has honored him with the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1992 for his contributions towards [[Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000753/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030602830600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 April 2004|title=Jaggayya passes away|first=By Our Special|last=Correspondent|date=3 May 2004|pages=06|work=[[The Hindu]]|via=The Hindu (old)}}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Jaggayya was born to | Jaggayya was born on 31 December 1928 to Seetaramaih and Rajya Lakshmamma in Morampudi village near [[Tenali]] in [[Guntur district]].<ref name="thehindu.com" /> He quoted on several occasions in his essays the influence his father had on his interest towards arts. He started acting at the age of 11, with the role of [[Lava (Ramayana)|Lava]] in a [[Hindi]] play during his high school days in [[Duggirala]]. He got trained in the art of painting under the guidance of [[Adivi Bapiraju]], a noted painter, during his college days.<ref>{{cite web|last=krshychait|date=12 December 2011|title="Kalaa Vachaspati", "Kanchu Kantham": Kongara Jaggayya|url=https://26lettersto24frames.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/kalaa-vachaspati-kanchu-kantham-kongara-jaggayya/}}</ref> | ||
As a student, he joined the [[Congress Socialist Party|Congress Socialist party]] in Tenali, which was involved in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] at that time. | As a student, he joined the [[Congress Socialist Party|Congress Socialist party]] in Tenali, which was involved in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] at that time. | ||
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He made his cinematic debut in 1952 drama film ''Priyuralu'' directed by [[Tripuraneni Gopichand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apherald.com/Movies/ViewArticle/3671|title=Rutherford of Telugu cinema}}</ref> This movie was produced by Donepudi Krishnamurthy, also known popularly as Gokul Krishnamurthy. He quit the job as news announcer as he signed three movies on a trot. His second movie, ''Adarsham,'' didn't do well at box office. His planned third movie ''Paleru'' did not even see light of the day. | He made his cinematic debut in 1952 drama film ''Priyuralu'' directed by [[Tripuraneni Gopichand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apherald.com/Movies/ViewArticle/3671|title=Rutherford of Telugu cinema}}</ref> This movie was produced by Donepudi Krishnamurthy, also known popularly as Gokul Krishnamurthy. He quit the job as news announcer as he signed three movies on a trot. His second movie, ''Adarsham,'' didn't do well at box office. His planned third movie ''Paleru'' did not even see light of the day. | ||
''[[Bangaru Papa]],'' directed by [[ | ''[[Bangaru Papa]],'' directed by [[B. N. Reddy|B N Reddy]], released in 1955, was the first breakthrough film for Jaggayya. He was distinguished for his booming voice and contributed as a voice artist for more than hundred feature films. He dubbed in Telugu language for veteran [[Sivaji Ganesan]]. He was the narrator, and dubbing artist for internationally recognized works such as [[Maa Bhoomi]], and [[Richard Attenborough]]'s character of John Hammond in the Telugu-dubbed version of the Hollywood film ''[[Jurassic Park (film)|Jurassic Park]]''. He acted in almost 100 films as a lead, 100 more as a co-lead and almost 200 films as a character artist. He was a part of almost every film of [[V. B. Rajendra Prasad|VB Rajendra Parasad]]'s ''Jagapathi Pictures,'' [[K. B. Tilak|K B Tilak]]'s ''Anupama Pictures'' and ''Ramavijeta Films'' owned by brothers Prabhakar and Baburao. His last film as an actor was ''Kunthi Putrudu,'' which starred [[Mohan Babu]] as lead and was directed by [[Dasari Narayana Rao]]. | ||
He turned into producer with a film ''[[Padandi Munduku]],'' under the banner of ''Jagruthi Chitra.'' The film was released in January 1962 and was a regarded as first Telugu social film made on the basis of Indian Independence movement. | He turned into producer with a film ''[[Padandi Munduku]],'' under the banner of ''Jagruthi Chitra.'' The film was released in January 1962 and was a regarded as first Telugu social film made on the basis of Indian Independence movement. | ||
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== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
Jaggayya was active in politics right from his student days and was allied with the socialist group within the Congress party. When the group was disbanded, he joined [[Jayaprakash Narayan]]'s [[Praja Socialist Party]], but returned to Congress in 1956, heeding the call of [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]. In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth [[Lok Sabha]], the lower house of the [[Parliament of India]] from the constituency of [[Ongole]] on a Congress Party ticket. He was the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of parliament.<ref> | Jaggayya was active in politics right from his student days and was allied with the socialist group within the Congress party. When the group was disbanded, he joined [[Jayaprakash Narayan]]'s [[Praja Socialist Party]], but returned to Congress in 1956, heeding the call of [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]. In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth [[Lok Sabha]], the lower house of the [[Parliament of India]] from the constituency of [[Ongole]] on a Congress Party ticket.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-21|title=ప్రచారం చేయకుండానే జగ్గయ్య గెలుపు|url=https://www.sakshi.com/news/politics/kongara-jaggayya-elected-mp-ongole-without-campaign-1172061|access-date=2021-08-05|website=Sakshi|language=te}}</ref> He was the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of parliament.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Everything you wanted to know about filmstars in Lok Sabha, but didn't know whom to ask - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lok-sabhas-star-parivar-a-blockbuster-saga/articleshow/68517965.cms|access-date=2021-08-05|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-01|title=Star power in south India: Reel life actors don't always make for real life statesmen|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/star-power-south-india-reel-life-actors-don%E2%80%99t-always-make-real-life-statesmen-41015|access-date=2021-08-05|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Literary achievements == | == Literary achievements == | ||
He translated Nobel laureate [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s [[Geetanjali]] and multiple poems into Telugu under the name ''Ravindra Geetha''. He also translated Tagore's play "Sacrifice" into Telugu under the name ''Balidaanam''. He also co-founded ''Manasvini Charitable Trust'' to honor the film literature of ''[[Aatreya (playwright)|Acharya Athreya]].'' The lyrics of all the film songs written by Athreya was consolidated into seven volumes. | He translated Nobel laureate [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s [[Geetanjali]] and multiple poems into Telugu under the name ''Ravindra Geetha''. He also translated Tagore's play "Sacrifice" into Telugu under the name ''Balidaanam''. He also co-founded ''Manasvini Charitable Trust'' to honor the film literature of ''[[Aatreya (playwright)|Acharya Athreya]].'' The lyrics of all the film songs written by Athreya was consolidated into seven volumes. | ||
== Death == | |||
Jagayya died on 5 March 2004 in [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="thehindu.com" /> | |||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
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* Title of ''Kala Vachaspathi'' from the ''[[Sanskrit]] Viswa Vidyalaya'', [[Delhi]] | * Title of ''Kala Vachaspathi'' from the ''[[Sanskrit]] Viswa Vidyalaya'', [[Delhi]] | ||
* Title of ''[[Kala Prapoorna]]'' from [[Andhra University]], [[Visakhapatnam]] | * Title of ''[[Kala Prapoorna]]'' from [[Andhra University]], [[Visakhapatnam]] | ||
* Honorary D. Litt. from the [[Telugu University]], [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]] | * Honorary D.Litt. from the [[Telugu University]], [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]] | ||
== | == Filmography == | ||
{{Expand list|date=August 2021}} | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" | {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" | ||
! | ! Year || Film | ||
!Role|| Notes | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1952 ||''Priyuralu'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1952 ||''Adarsam'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1954 ||''[[Bangaru Papa]]'' | |||
|Manohar | |||
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1955 ||''[[Ardhangi]]'' | |||
|Chinna Babu | |||
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1955 ||''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)|Donga Ramudu]]'' | |||
|Dr. Mohan||Archived at the Film and Television Institute of India | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1956 ||''[[Muddu Bidda]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1956 ||''[[Edi Nijam]]'' | |||
| ||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1957 ||''Veera Kankanam'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1957 ||''Varudu Kavali'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1957 ||''[[Thodi Kodallu]]'' | |||
|Vaikuntam||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1957 ||''[[M.L.A. (film)|MLA]]'' | |||
| || Dasu | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1957 ||''Bhale Bava'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1957 ||''Aalu Magalu'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1958 ||''[[Mundadugu]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1958 ||''[[Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu]]'' | |||
| || Dr. Raghu | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1959 ||''Bhagya Devata'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1960 ||''Pelli Kanuka'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1961 ||''[[Velugu Needalu]]'' | |||
| || Dr. Raghu | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1961 ||''Pellikani Pillalu'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1961 ||''Kalasi unte Kaladu Sukham'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1961 ||''Intiki Deepam Illalu'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1962 ||''[[Chitti Tammudu]]'' | |||
| || Ramu | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1962 ||''[[Aradhana (1962 film)|Aradhana]]'' | |||
| || Sarathi | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1962 ||''[[Padandi Munduku]]'' | |||
| || Producer | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1963 ||''Constable Koothuru'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
|1963 | |1963 | ||
|Anubandhalu | |Anubandhalu | ||
| | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1963 ||''[[Eedu Jodu]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
|1963 | |1963 | ||
|Manchi rojulu vasthayi | |Manchi rojulu vasthayi | ||
| | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1964 ||''[[Pooja Phalam]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1964 ||''[[Manchi Manishi]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1964 ||''[[Dr. Chakravarthi]]'' | |||
| ||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1964 ||''[[Aathma Balam]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
|1965 | |1965 | ||
|''[[Naadi Aada Janme]]'' | |''[[Naadi Aada Janme]]'' | ||
| | | | ||
| | |||
|- | |||
| 1965 ||''Uyyala Jampala'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |||
| 1965 ||''[[Sumangali (1965 film)|Sumangali]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |||
| 1965 ||''[[Preminchi Choodu]]'' | |||
| || Vasu | | |||
|- | |||
| 1965 ||''[[Manushulu Mamathalu]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1965 ||''[[Gudi Gantalu]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1965 ||''[[Antastulu]]'' | |||
| ||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1966 ||''[[Navarathri (1966 film)|Navarathri]]'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1966 ||''[[Manase Mandiram]]'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1966 ||''[[Aame Evaru? (1966 film)|Aame Evaru?]]'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1966 ||''[[Aastiparulu]]'' | ||
| || Younger son of Zamindar | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1967 ||''[[Prana Mithrulu]]'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1968 ||''[[Bandipotu Dongalu]]'' | ||
| || Bandipotu Naganna | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1969 ||''[[Adrushtavanthulu]]'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1969 ||''Ardha Rathri'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1969 ||''[[Sipayi Chinnayya]]'' | ||
|Kodandam|| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1970 ||''Thalli Thandrulu'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1971 ||''[[Ramalayam]]'' | ||
| || Ramaiah | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1971 ||''Naa Thammudu'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1971 ||''[[Chinnanati Snehitulu]]'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1972 ||''[[Badi Panthulu]]'' | ||
| || Police officer | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1972 ||''[[Bharya Biddalu]]'' | ||
| || Doctor | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1973 ||''[[Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973 film)|Devudu Chesina Manushulu]]'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1974 ||''[[Bhoomi Kosam]]'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1974 ||''Deeksha'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1974 ||''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film)|Alluri Sita Rama Raju]]'' | ||
| || Rutherford | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |1974 | ||
|''[[Manchi Manushulu]]'' | |||
|Dr. Ramesh | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1976 ||''Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club'' | ||
| || Seshadri | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1976 ||''Paadipantalu'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |1976 | ||
|''Muthyala Pallaki'' | |||
|Srinivasa Rao | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1976 ||''Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1977 ||''[[Adavi Ramudu (1977 film)|Adavi Ramudu]]'' | ||
|Forest Officer|| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1977 ||''[[Chanakya Chandragupta]]'' | ||
| || Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan | |||
|- | |- | ||
|1977 | |||
|''Bangaru Bommalu'' | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1977 ||''Manassakshi'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1978 ||''[[Karunamayudu]]'' | ||
|[[Pontius Pilate]]|| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1978 || ''[[KD No:1]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1979 || ''[[Vetagadu]]'' | ||
|Boopathi|| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1979 || ''[[Maavari Manchitanam]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1980 ||''[[Ram Robert Rahim]]'' | ||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1981 ||''[[Nyayam Kavali]]'' | ||
| || Lawyer Dayanidhi | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1981 ||''Seethakoka Chilaka'' | |||
| ||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1982 ||''[[Bobbili Puli]]'' | ||
| || Gopinath | | |||
|- | |- | ||
| 1982 ||''[[Yamakinkarudu]]'' | |||
| || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1983 ||''[[Meghasandesam]]'' | ||
| ||[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|1983 | |||
|''Dharma Poratam'' | |||
|Raghurama Rao | |||
| | |||
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| 1984 ||''[[Disco King]]'' | |||
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|Brahma<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brahma (1992)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212067/|access-date=2021-07-06|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref> | |Brahma<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brahma (1992)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212067/|access-date=2021-07-06|website=IMDb|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
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Jaggayya | |
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 Portrait of Jaggayya | |
| Born | Kongara Jaggayya 31 December 1928 |
| Died | 5 March 2004 (aged 75) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Kalavachaspati Kanchu Kantam |
| Alma mater | Andhra Christian College |
| Occupation | Actor, dubbing artist, littérateur, journalist, poet, politician |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan 1992 |
| Member of the Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1967–1970 | |
| Constituency | Ongole |
Kongara Jaggayya (31 December 1928 – 5 March 2004) was an Indian actor, littérateur, journalist, lyricist, dubbing artist and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He was known as Kanchu Kantham Jaggayya (Telugu) for his booming voice. In a film career spanning forty years as a matinee idol, he starred in eighty films, as a lead actor, and lead antagonist in a variety of genres.[1] In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth Lok Sabha, from the constituency of Ongole, becoming the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of the Parliament.
During his early career he portrayed breakthrough characters in works such as Donga Ramudu (1955), which was archived by the Film and Television Institute of India, He starred in award-winning works such as Bangaru Papa (1954), Ardhangi (1955), Edi Nijam (1956), Todi Kodallu (1957), Dr. Chakravarti (1964), Antastulu (1965), the Cannes Film Festival featured Meghasandesam (1982), and Seethakoka Chiluka (1981); all of which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Films in Telugu. In 1962, he co-produced and starred in the political drama film Padandi Munduku based on Salt March, the film was screened at the International Film Festival of India, the Tashkent Film Festival, and got a special mention at the 5th Moscow International Film Festival.[2][3]
As a character actor he received critical appreciation for his performance in notable works such as Velugu Needalu (1961), Chitti Tammudu (1962), Aaradhana (1962), Aatma Balam (1964), Sumangali (1965), Gudi Gantalu (1965), Nava ratri (1966), Aame Evaru? (1966), Aastiparulu (1966), Jarigina Katha (1969), Bala Mitrula Katha (1972), Badi Pantulu (1972), Bharya Biddalu (1972), Devudu Chesina Manushulu (1973). He portrayed British official Rutherford in the biographical film Alluri Sita Rama Raju (1974), and essayed Pontius Pilate in the hagiographical film Karunamayudu (1978). He then appeared in works such as Veta (1986), Chantabbai (1986), Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Dharma Kshetram (1992) and Bobbili Simham (1994). He has won the Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Award for Best Character Actor for his works in some of these films. A recipient of the Tamil Nadu state's Kalaimamani, the Government of India has honored him with the Padma Bhushan in 1992 for his contributions towards Indian cinema.[4]
Early life
Jaggayya was born on 31 December 1928 to Seetaramaih and Rajya Lakshmamma in Morampudi village near Tenali in Guntur district.[1] He quoted on several occasions in his essays the influence his father had on his interest towards arts. He started acting at the age of 11, with the role of Lava in a Hindi play during his high school days in Duggirala. He got trained in the art of painting under the guidance of Adivi Bapiraju, a noted painter, during his college days.[5]
As a student, he joined the Congress Socialist party in Tenali, which was involved in the Indian Independence Movement at that time.
He joined the Andhra-Christian College, in 1942, in Guntur for his higher studies. He used to be a member of Navya Sahitya Parishath in Guntur. Later he joined a periodical named Desabhimani (meaning "Patriot") as a journalist.[6] Later he worked as an editor for the weekly Andhra Republic. During his B.A. days in A-C College, he along with N. T. Rama Rao, acted in several plays. He also used to be a part of Navajyothi Artists, a cultural organisation run by Mukkamala. After working as a teacher in Duggirala for a brief while, he became a news announcer in Akashavani for three years.[7] Jaggayya won the best actor award in three successive years for Chesina Papam and Telangana.
Film career
He made his cinematic debut in 1952 drama film Priyuralu directed by Tripuraneni Gopichand.[8] This movie was produced by Donepudi Krishnamurthy, also known popularly as Gokul Krishnamurthy. He quit the job as news announcer as he signed three movies on a trot. His second movie, Adarsham, didn't do well at box office. His planned third movie Paleru did not even see light of the day.
Bangaru Papa, directed by B N Reddy, released in 1955, was the first breakthrough film for Jaggayya. He was distinguished for his booming voice and contributed as a voice artist for more than hundred feature films. He dubbed in Telugu language for veteran Sivaji Ganesan. He was the narrator, and dubbing artist for internationally recognized works such as Maa Bhoomi, and Richard Attenborough's character of John Hammond in the Telugu-dubbed version of the Hollywood film Jurassic Park. He acted in almost 100 films as a lead, 100 more as a co-lead and almost 200 films as a character artist. He was a part of almost every film of VB Rajendra Parasad's Jagapathi Pictures, K B Tilak's Anupama Pictures and Ramavijeta Films owned by brothers Prabhakar and Baburao. His last film as an actor was Kunthi Putrudu, which starred Mohan Babu as lead and was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.
He turned into producer with a film Padandi Munduku, under the banner of Jagruthi Chitra. The film was released in January 1962 and was a regarded as first Telugu social film made on the basis of Indian Independence movement.
He was awarded the 'Kala Vachaspathi' for his sonorous voice.[9]
Political career
Jaggayya was active in politics right from his student days and was allied with the socialist group within the Congress party. When the group was disbanded, he joined Jayaprakash Narayan's Praja Socialist Party, but returned to Congress in 1956, heeding the call of Jawaharlal Nehru. In 1967, he was elected as a member of the fourth Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India from the constituency of Ongole on a Congress Party ticket.[10] He was the first Indian film actor to be elected as a member of parliament.[11][12]
Literary achievements
He translated Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's Geetanjali and multiple poems into Telugu under the name Ravindra Geetha. He also translated Tagore's play "Sacrifice" into Telugu under the name Balidaanam. He also co-founded Manasvini Charitable Trust to honor the film literature of Acharya Athreya. The lyrics of all the film songs written by Athreya was consolidated into seven volumes.
Death
Jagayya died on 5 March 2004 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.[1]
Awards
- Civilian honours
- Padma Bhushan, Government of India in 1992
- Nandi Awards
- State Awards
- Andhra Pradesh Government cash award for producing Padandi Munduku in 1962
- Title of Kalaimamani from Tamil Nadu government
- Other honours
- Title of Kala Vachaspathi from the Sanskrit Viswa Vidyalaya, Delhi
- Title of Kala Prapoorna from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- Honorary D.Litt. from the Telugu University, Hyderabad
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Priyuralu | ||
| 1952 | Adarsam | ||
| 1954 | Bangaru Papa | Manohar | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu |
| 1955 | Ardhangi | Chinna Babu | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu |
| 1955 | Donga Ramudu | Dr. Mohan | Archived at the Film and Television Institute of India |
| 1956 | Muddu Bidda | ||
| 1956 | Edi Nijam | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu | |
| 1957 | Veera Kankanam | ||
| 1957 | Varudu Kavali | ||
| 1957 | Thodi Kodallu | Vaikuntam | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu |
| 1957 | MLA | ||
| 1957 | Bhale Bava | ||
| 1957 | Aalu Magalu | ||
| 1958 | Mundadugu | ||
| 1958 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu | ||
| 1959 | Bhagya Devata | ||
| 1960 | Pelli Kanuka | ||
| 1961 | Velugu Needalu | ||
| 1961 | Pellikani Pillalu | ||
| 1961 | Kalasi unte Kaladu Sukham | ||
| 1961 | Intiki Deepam Illalu | ||
| 1962 | Chitti Tammudu | ||
| 1962 | Aradhana | ||
| 1962 | Padandi Munduku | Producer | |
| 1963 | Constable Koothuru | ||
| 1963 | Anubandhalu | ||
| 1963 | Eedu Jodu | ||
| 1963 | Manchi rojulu vasthayi | ||
| 1964 | Pooja Phalam | ||
| 1964 | Manchi Manishi | ||
| 1964 | Dr. Chakravarthi | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu | |
| 1964 | Aathma Balam | ||
| 1965 | Naadi Aada Janme | ||
| 1965 | Uyyala Jampala | ||
| 1965 | Sumangali | ||
| 1965 | Preminchi Choodu | ||
| 1965 | Manushulu Mamathalu | ||
| 1965 | Gudi Gantalu | ||
| 1965 | Antastulu | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu | |
| 1966 | Navarathri | ||
| 1966 | Manase Mandiram | ||
| 1966 | Aame Evaru? | ||
| 1966 | Aastiparulu | ||
| 1967 | Prana Mithrulu | ||
| 1968 | Bandipotu Dongalu | ||
| 1969 | Adrushtavanthulu | ||
| 1969 | Ardha Rathri | ||
| 1969 | Sipayi Chinnayya | Kodandam | |
| 1970 | Thalli Thandrulu | ||
| 1971 | Ramalayam | ||
| 1971 | Naa Thammudu | ||
| 1971 | Chinnanati Snehitulu | ||
| 1972 | Badi Panthulu | ||
| 1972 | Bharya Biddalu | ||
| 1973 | Devudu Chesina Manushulu | ||
| 1974 | Bhoomi Kosam | ||
| 1974 | Deeksha | ||
| 1974 | Alluri Sita Rama Raju | ||
| 1974 | Manchi Manushulu | Dr. Ramesh | |
| 1976 | Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club | ||
| 1976 | Paadipantalu | ||
| 1976 | Muthyala Pallaki | Srinivasa Rao | |
| 1976 | Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam | ||
| 1977 | Adavi Ramudu | Forest Officer | |
| 1977 | Chanakya Chandragupta | Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan | |
| 1977 | Bangaru Bommalu | ||
| 1977 | Manassakshi | ||
| 1978 | Karunamayudu | Pontius Pilate | |
| 1978 | KD No:1 | ||
| 1979 | Vetagadu | Boopathi | |
| 1979 | Maavari Manchitanam | ||
| 1980 | Ram Robert Rahim | ||
| 1981 | Nyayam Kavali | ||
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chilaka | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu | |
| 1982 | Bobbili Puli | ||
| 1982 | Yamakinkarudu | ||
| 1983 | Meghasandesam | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu | |
| 1983 | Dharma Poratam | Raghurama Rao | |
| 1984 | Disco King | ||
| 1984 | Anubandham | ||
| 1985 | Swathi | ||
| 1985 | Tirugubatu | ||
| 1985 | Adavi Donga | ||
| 1985 | Agni Parvatam | Jagannadha Rao | |
| 1985 | Vijetha | ||
| 1985 | Pachani Kapuram | ||
| 1986 | Kirathakudu | ||
| 1986 | Ugra Narasimham | Chakravarthy | |
| 1986 | Veta | ||
| 1986 | Chantabbai | ||
| 1987 | Ramu | ||
| 1987 | President Gari Abbayi | ||
| 1987 | Aradhana | ||
| 1987 | Pasivadi Pranam | ||
| 1987 | Viswanatha Nayakudu | Voice double for Sivaji Ganesan | |
| 1988 | Manchi Donga | ||
| 1988 | Aakhari Poratam | ||
| 1988 | Jeevana Ganga | ||
| 1989 | Ajatha Satruvu | Raghavaiah Naidu | |
| 1990 | Alludugaru | ||
| 1991 | Assembly Rowdy | ||
| 1992 | Dharma Kshetram | ||
| 1992 | Brahma[13] | ||
| 1992 | Rowdy Inspector | ||
| 1992 | Detective Narada | ||
| 1993 | Joker | ||
| 1994 | Bobbili Simham |
Death
He underwent a Hip Replacement surgery and complications after the surgery resulted in his death.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Jaggayya passes away". The Hindu. 6 March 2004. Archived from the original on 13 April 2004.
- ↑ "Tollywood's Glorious Journey at Chitramala". Archived from the original on 30 January 2010.
- ↑ "Profile of Gummadi - Telugu film actor".
- ↑ Correspondent, By Our Special (3 May 2004). "Jaggayya passes away". The Hindu. p. 06. Archived from the original on 13 April 2004 – via The Hindu (old).
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ krshychait (12 December 2011). ""Kalaa Vachaspati", "Kanchu Kantham": Kongara Jaggayya".
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 December 2005. Retrieved 23 April 2006.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ telugucinema.com/c/stars/KJaggayya.shtml
- ↑ "Rutherford of Telugu cinema".
- ↑ earlytollywood.blogspot.in/2008/02/kongara-jaggaiah.html
- ↑ "ప్రచారం చేయకుండానే జగ్గయ్య గెలుపు". Sakshi (in తెలుగు). 21 March 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ↑ "Everything you wanted to know about filmstars in Lok Sabha, but didn't know whom to ask - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ↑ "Star power in south India: Reel life actors don't always make for real life statesmen". The News Minute. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ↑ "Brahma (1992)". IMDb. Retrieved 6 July 2021.