Sthanam Narasimha Rao
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Indian actor
Sthanam Narasimha Rao | |
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| Born | 23 September 1902 Bapatla, India |
| Died | 21 February 1971 |
| Other names | Sthanam |
| Known for | Satyabhama |
| Awards | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1961) Padma Shri (1956) |
Sthanam Narasimha Rao, popularly known as Sthanam (23 September 1902 – 21 February 1971), was an Indian actor known for his works in
Padma Sri
Award.
His depiction of the Gurajada Appa Rao's comedy Kanyasulkam
.
Sthanam had over 1,500 performances to his credit. His productions of classics on
Radhakrishna in 1939 and Satyabhama
in 1941) and authored a book about his vast acting experience entitled, Natasthanam. He wrote the song 'Meerajalagalada' in the movie 'Sri Krishna Tulabharam'.
He was felicitated in Hyderabad
.
Early life
He was born in 1902 at Bapatla of Bapatla district to Hanumantha Rao and Ademma. He entered the theatre in 1920 and, rigorously trained by Veeraraghava Swamy, played for the Rama Vilasa Sabha of nearby Tenali. For nearly four decades (1924–60).
Death
He died in 1971.
Awards
- He was recipient of Padma Shri from Government of India in 1956.
- He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Acting in 1961.
- He received Gajarohanam in Chennai
References
- Nata Ratnalu, Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy, Second edition, 2002.
- Luminaries of 20th Century, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2005.
External links
- Sthanam Narasimha Rao at IMDb
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