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 | |
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Born | (1954-09-20)20 September 1954 Komminenivaripalem, Andhra State, India |
Died | (2013-12-07)7 December 2013 (age 59) |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1982–2013 |
Political party | Indian National Congress (1999—2010) YSRCP (since 2011) |
Spouse(s) | Varalakshmi Kalpavalli
(m. 1979; died 1990) 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).
Dharmavarapu was born in a Telugu Brahmin family[3] at Komminenivaripalem in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh.[4]
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 Andhra Pradesh 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.
Dharmavarapu died on 7 December 2013, after fighting liver cancer for several months.[4]
Nandi Award for Best Male Comedian | |
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