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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name | | name = Sobhan | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = {{Birth-date|1968}} | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = Nalgonda, India | ||
| death_date | | death_date = {{Death-date|6 January 2008}} (age 40) | ||
| death_place | | death_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India | ||
| occupation | | occupation = Film director | ||
| years_active = | | years_active = 2002–2004 | ||
| children | | children = 2<!-- children : "Typically the number of children (e.g., 3); only list names of independently notable or particularly relevant children." -->; including [[Santosh Sobhan|Santosh]] and [[Sangeeth Sobhan|Sangeeth]] | ||
| relatives | | relatives = [[Chittajalu Lakshmipati]] (brother) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sobhan''' (1968 – 6 January 2008) was | '''Chittajalu Sobhan''' (1968 – 6 January 2008) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu films]]. He was best known for his film ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'' (2004). | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Sobhan went to Chennai in 1989 to join the film industry. He initially worked for a film called Rowdyism, which was stalled after 10 days of shooting. He then joined Tripuraneni Varaprasad alias Chitti Babu as co director for Raithu Bharatham | Sobhan went to Chennai in 1989 to join the film industry. He initially worked for a film called ''Rowdyism'', which was stalled after 10 days of shooting. He then joined Tripuraneni Varaprasad alias Chitti Babu as co-director for Raithu Bharatham. He then joined [[Ram Gopal Varma]] as a co-director for ''[[Anaganaga Oka Roju]]''. Later, he started his profession as a writer for [[Krishna Vamsi]]'s film ''[[Sindhooram (1997 film)|Sindhooram]]'' and worked with him for ''[[Murari (2001 film)|Murari]]'', and also acted in films like ''[[Kshana Kshanam]]'' and ''[[Oka Raju Oka Rani]]''. Later, he directed a few episodes of [[Malayalam]] TV serial ''Navaneetha'' (2000). During the making of Murari, he was in touch with [[Mahesh Babu]], and that led to the film ''[[Bobby (2002 film)|Bobby]]''.<ref>{{cite interview |author=Siobhan |interviewer=Jeeva |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/interview_sobhan.html |title=Interview with Sobhan by Jeevi {{pipe}} Telugu Cinema Etc |website=Idlebrain.com |date=5 October 2002 |access-date=7 October 2013}}</ref> Sobhan was known for his able hand in scripting. He helped many directors during the script sessions of many hit films. | ||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Sobhan died on 6 January 2008 | Sobhan died on 6 January 2008, from [[cardiac arrest]], at the age of 40. He was in the middle of narrating a story to [[Bhumika Chawla]], when he complained of chest pain and collapsed. She and her husband, Bharath Thakur, immediately rushed him to [[Image Hospitals]] in Madhapur. The doctors declared that he was brought dead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegoer.com/archives/january2008/sobhan.htm |title=News (January 2008) - Director Sobhan Is No More |website=CineGoer.com |date=7 January 2008 |access-date=7 October 2013}}</ref> He is survived by his wife, Soujanya, and two sons, [[Santosh Shoban]] and [[Sangeeth Sobhan]] who are also actors.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/news/varsham_jan0708.php |title='Varsham' director Shobhan passed away |date=7 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306221620/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/news/varsham_jan0708.php |archive-date=6 March 2012 }}</ref> His elder brother, comedian [[Chittajalu Lakshmipati|Lakshmipati]], died that same year.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/view_news-Kannada-News_and_Gossips-5,18512.php |title=Sobhan's brother follows him - Sandalwood News & Gossips |website=Bharatstudent.com |date=12 February 2008 |access-date=7 October 2013}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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|- | |||
! rowspan="2" scope="col"| Year | |||
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Title | |||
! colspan="2" scope="col" | Credited as | |||
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes | |||
|- | |||
! Director | |||
! Writer | |||
|- | |||
| 2001 || ''[[Murari (2001 film)|Murari]]'' || {{no}} || {{partial|Dialogues}} || | |||
|- | |||
| 2002 || ''[[Bobby (2002 film)|Bobby]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{yes}} || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="3"|2004 || ''[[Varsham (2004 film)|Varsham]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{no}} || | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Naani]]'' || {{no}} ||{{partial|Dialogues}} || | |||
|- | |||
| ''[[Chanti (2004 film)|Chanti]]'' || {{Yes}} || {{no}} || | |||
|} | |||
;As actor | ;As actor | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! Film | |||
! Role | |||
! Notes | |||
|- | |||
| 1991 || ''[[Kshana Kshanam]]'' || || Uncredited | |||
|- | |||
| 2003 || ''[[Oka Raju Oka Rani]]'' || Hanumanthu || | |||
|} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | |||
* {{IMDb name|id=nm1828598|name=Sobhan}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:11, 18 February 2026
 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (April 2021) |
Sobhan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 Nalgonda, India |
| Died | 6 January 2008 (age 40) |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 2002–2004 |
| Children | 2; including Santosh and Sangeeth |
| Relatives | Chittajalu Lakshmipati (brother) |
Chittajalu Sobhan (1968 – 6 January 2008) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Telugu films. He was best known for his film Varsham (2004).
Career[edit | edit source]
Sobhan went to Chennai in 1989 to join the film industry. He initially worked for a film called Rowdyism, which was stalled after 10 days of shooting. He then joined Tripuraneni Varaprasad alias Chitti Babu as co-director for Raithu Bharatham. He then joined Ram Gopal Varma as a co-director for Anaganaga Oka Roju. Later, he started his profession as a writer for Krishna Vamsi's film Sindhooram and worked with him for Murari, and also acted in films like Kshana Kshanam and Oka Raju Oka Rani. Later, he directed a few episodes of Malayalam TV serial Navaneetha (2000). During the making of Murari, he was in touch with Mahesh Babu, and that led to the film Bobby.[1] Sobhan was known for his able hand in scripting. He helped many directors during the script sessions of many hit films.
Death[edit | edit source]
Sobhan died on 6 January 2008, from cardiac arrest, at the age of 40. He was in the middle of narrating a story to Bhumika Chawla, when he complained of chest pain and collapsed. She and her husband, Bharath Thakur, immediately rushed him to Image Hospitals in Madhapur. The doctors declared that he was brought dead.[2] He is survived by his wife, Soujanya, and two sons, Santosh Shoban and Sangeeth Sobhan who are also actors.[3] His elder brother, comedian Lakshmipati, died that same year.[4]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||
| 2001 | Murari | No | Dialogues | |
| 2002 | Bobby | Yes | Yes | |
| 2004 | Varsham | Yes | No | |
| Naani | No | Dialogues | ||
| Chanti | Yes | No | ||
- As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Kshana Kshanam | Uncredited | |
| 2003 | Oka Raju Oka Rani | Hanumanthu |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Siobhan (5 October 2002). "Interview with Sobhan by Jeevi | Telugu Cinema Etc". Idlebrain.com (Interview). Interviewed by Jeeva. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "News (January 2008) - Director Sobhan Is No More". CineGoer.com. 7 January 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "'Varsham' director Shobhan passed away". 7 January 2008. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012.
- ↑ "Sobhan's brother follows him - Sandalwood News & Gossips". Bharatstudent.com. 12 February 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2013.