Sobhan Babu

Sobhan Babu
Born Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao
(1937-01-14)14 January 1937
Chinna Nandigama, G. Konduru Mandal, Krishna District, Madras Presidency, British Raj (now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Died 20 March 2008(2008-03-20) (aged 71)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Residence Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years active 1958 - 1996
Title "Natabhushana"
Spouse(s)
  • Santha Kumari
    (m.1958–2008; (4 children))
Children Karuna Seshu
Mrudula
Prasanthi
Nivedhitha
Parent(s) Surya Narayana
Rama Thulasamma

Sobhan Babu (born Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao) (14 January 1937 – 20 March 2008) was an Indian film actor known for his works exclusively in Telugu cinema.[1][2] He made his film debut in Bhakta Shabari (1959), but Daivabalam (1959), was released earlier at the box office.[3][4] Sobhan babu has garnered five state Nandi Awards for Best Actor, and four Filmfare Awards for Best Telugu Actor.[5]

In a film career as a matinee idol, spanning more than thirty five years, Sobhan Babu starred in a variety of roles in works such as Seetarama Kalyanam (1961), Nartanasala (1963), Lava Kusa (1963), Veerabhimanyu (1965), Bangaru Panjaram (1969), Manushulu Marali (1969), Tara Sasankam (1969), Kalyana Mandapam (1971), Chelleli Kapuram (1971), Sampoorna Ramayanam (1972), Sharada (1973), Manchi Manushulu (1974), Jeevana Jyothi (1975), Soggadu (1976), Kurukshetram (1977), Mallepoovu (1978), Gorintaku (1979), Karthika Deepam, (1979), Mosagadu (1980), Devatha (1982), Mundadugu (1983), Maharaju (1983).[6]

Background

Sobhan Babu was born to Uppu Suryanarayana Rao and had four siblings, three sisters, Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala, and a brother, Sambasiva Rao. Sobhan Babu completed his initial schooling at Kuntamukkula, Mylavaram. He pursued his Intermediate in Krishna District.[1][2] He married Santha Kumari on 15 May, 1958; they have four children out of the wedlock; a son, Karuna Seshu and three daughters; Mrudula, Prashanthi and Nivedhitha.[7]

Awards

Nandi Awards
  • Nandi Award for Best Actor – Jeevana Jyothi (1975)
  • Nandi Award for Best Actor – Sharada (1973)
  • Nandi Award for Best Actor – Kalam Marindi (1972)
  • Nandi Award for Best Actor – Chelleli Kapuram (1971)
  • Nandi Award for Best Actor – Manushulu Marali (1969)
Filmfare Awards South

Filmography

Death

Sobhan Babu died on 20 March 2008 due to a heart attack at the age of 71.[5][1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Telugu star Shoban Babu passes away". dna.
  2. 1 2 3 Bangaru Panjaram in Venditera Paatalu, Krishnasastri Sahityam, third volume, Vishalandhra Publishing House, Hyderabad, pp.78-82.
  3. ↑ "Actor Sobhan Babu passes away". 21 March 2008 – via The Hindu.
  4. ↑ "Sobhan Babu's statue unveiled in Kurnool". 16 April 2012 – via The Hindu.
  5. 1 2 The Times of India directory and year book including who's who. Times of India Press. 1984.
  6. ↑ Ramachandran, T.M. (1973). Film world. 9.
  7. ↑ "Latest news from India - India eNews".
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