Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
Dharmavarapu Subramanyam | |
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| Born | 20 September 1960 Komminenivaripalem, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 7 December 2013 (aged 53) |
| Years active | 1989–2013 |
Dharmavarapu Subramanyam (20 September 1960 – 7 December 2013)[1] was an Indian comic actor and film director in Telugu language films.[2] acting in over 870 movies. He also hosted several popular television shows.
Early life
Subramanyam was born in Komminenivaripalem, Prakasham district, Andhra Pradesh, India[3]
Career
Subramanyam had 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.
His first film appearance was in the Jandhyala-directed Jayammu Nischayammu Raa in 1989.[4] He was renowned for his comedy roles and flawless dialogue delivery.
Later, he went on to act in over 800 films[3], including Shadow, Bodyguard, Chirutha, Businessman, Khaleja, Darling, King, Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Athadu and Okkadu. He also directed a Telugu film, Thokaleni Pitta, starring Naresh in the lead.
He hosted a political satire program and 'Ding Dong' on Sakshi TV from 2011.
He was also the chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Cultural Association.
Death
Subramanyam died on 7 December 2013. He had been suffering from a liver disorder[5] and cancer.
Filmography
As an actor
As director
- Thoka Leni pitta
References
- ^ "ABN- Andhrajyothi - Interview with RK at 11:18 minutes - Dharmavarupu subrahmanyam himself said he is 52 years in 2012". youtube.com. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ "Dharmavarapu Subramaniam". Chakpak. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Telugu actor Dharmavarapu Subramanyam dies of bone cancer at 53". Deccan Chronicle. 8 December 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Seshagiri, Sangeetha (22 December 2013). "Celebrity Deaths 2013: Remembering Srihari, AVS, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and Other Telugu Film Personalities". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Telugu movie actor Dharmavarapu Subramanyam died". The Times of India. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
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- 1960 births
- 2013 deaths
- Telugu male actors
- Indian male comedians
- Nandi Award winners
- Telugu stand-up comedians
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Indian male film actors
- People from Prakasam district
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Telugu film directors
- Film directors from Andhra Pradesh
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