Nandamuri Harikrishna
| Nandamuri Harikrishna | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2 September 1956 Madras, Madras State, India (now Chennai, Tamil nadu, India) |
| Died |
29 August 2018 (aged 61) Narketpally, Nalgonda District, Telangana, India |
| Cause of death | Car accident |
| Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Occupation | Politician, actor, film producer |
| Years active | 1967–1970; 1974–2005 |
| Political party | TDP |
| Spouse(s) |
Lakshmi (m. 1973) Shalinee |
| Children |
Janaki Ram[1] Kalyan Ram Nandamuri Suhasini NTR Jr. |
| Parent(s) |
N. T. Rama Rao Basava Tarakam |
| Relatives |
Nandamuri Balakrishna (brother) Daggubati Purandeswari (sister) Taraka Ratna (nephew) N. Chandrababu Naidu (brother-in-law) Bhuvaneshwari (sister) |
Nandamuri Harikrishna (2 September 1956 – 29 August 2018) was an Indian film actor, producer and politician. He was best known for his works in Telugu cinema. Harikrishna was the fourth son of Telugu matinee idol, and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. T. Rama Rao. Harikrishna was the father of actors N. T. Rama Rao Jr., and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.[2]
Harikrishna made his acting debut in 1964 as a child artist in Sri Krishnavataram, in which he played Krishna. It was directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao.[3] He then starred in Thalla? Pellama? (1970), which was followed by Tatamma Kala (1974), Ram Raheem (1974) and Daana Veera Shura Karna (1977). After long years of sabbatical, and political stint he then started as a Character actor in works such as Sri Ramulayya (1998), followed by a full length role alongside Nagarjuna in Seetharama Raju (1999), Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo (2002) and Seetayya (2003). In 2002, He received Nandi Award for Best Character Actor for his work in Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo. Harikrishna died in a road accident on 29 August 2018 at age 61.[4][5] He served as the member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly during 1996]–1999. He became a Cabinet Minister for Road Transport in 1996. In 2008, he was a candidate of the Telugu Desam Party and was elected to Rajya Sabha.[2]
Early life
Harikrishna was born on 2 September 1956 in Nimmakuru village of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh to Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao and Basava Ramatarakam.[2] He has eleven siblings; seven brothers and four sisters.[6]
Personal life
Harikrishna married Nandamuri Lakshmi Kumari on 22 February 1973 and they have two sons Janaki Ram and Kalyan Ram and a daughter, Suhasini. He has a third son N. T. Rama Rao Jr. with his second wife, Nandamuri Shalini. His elder son Janaki Ram died in a road mishap on December 6, 2014.[2][7]
Death
Harikrishna died in a road accident in Nalgonda district, Narketpalli on 29 August 2018 at the age of 61. He was driving without a seat belt to Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh to attend the home ceremony of his friend. His Toyota Fortuner crashed into a road median on Nalgonda district Highway near Anneparthy Narketpally. His son Janakiram died in an accident on the same highway in 2014.[4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Sri Krishnavataram | Little Krishna | Child Artist |
| 1970 | Thalla? Pellama? | Child Artist | |
| 1974 | Tatamma Kala | Venkatesam | |
| Ram Raheem | Raheem | ||
| 1977 | Daana Veera Soora Karna | Arjuna | Also Producer of the Movie |
| 1998 | Sri Ramulayya | Comrade 'Sathyam' | Cameo Role |
| 1999 | Seetharama Raju | Seetayya | |
| 2002 | Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo | Krishnama Naidu | Received Nandi award for Best Character Actor |
| Siva Rama Raju | Ananda Bhupati Raju | Cameo Role | |
| 2003 | Seetayya | Seetayya | |
| Tiger Harischandra Prasad | Harischandra Prasad | ||
| 2004 | Swamy | Swamy | |
| 2005 | Sravanamasam | Trimurtulu | |
References
- ↑ Janaki Ram died in an car accident http://www.aptoday.com/movienews/harikrishna-son-janakiram-died/5316/
- 1 2 3 4 "Detailed Profile: Shri Nandamuri Harikrishna". india.gov.in. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
- ↑ "Sri Krishnavataram (1967)". studboo.com. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
- 1 2 "Nandamuri Harikrishna, NTR's Son And TDP Leader, Dies In Nalgonda Road Accident". Headlines Today. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- 1 2 "Nandamuri Harikrishna died in road accident - INDToday". indtoday.com.
- ↑ R., Majoj Kumar (29 August 2018). "The life and career of Nandamuri Harikrishna". The Indian Express. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ↑ Reddy, T. Karnakar (6 December 2014). "Former MP Nandamuri Harikrishna's son dies in accident in Nalgonda district" – via www.thehindu.com.
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