DATE:20/02/2011

Dear Sir/Madam, Our Father prominent Drama, Cine, Radio, T.V Actor, Director Kirti Puraskara Grahita Sri M.V.Rama Rao Garu (Retd. A.D.E, APSEB) passed away on 11.2.2011.The 10th, 11th , 12th day obituary (i.e. 20,21,22nd of Feb) will be held at TRT 1194 Sanathnagar, HYD. Commemorate meeting conducted by Yuva Kalavahini is scheduled to be held on 22nd Feb at Kala Bhavan, Ravindra Bharathi- 9848178962 It was so thoughtful of you to think of us during this time of sadness. Your sympathy letter and kind words of condolence are of great comfort to us as our family grieves my Father's death. We would like to share some of the sweet and precious remembrances of our beloved father Kirthi Puraskara Grahitha Sri M.V Rama Rao garu. V.SITA MAHALAKSHMI K.VASAVADATTA RAMANA V.RADHA NAGESH M.VIJAY DUTT

Name : M.V. Rama Rao Date of Birth:11-08-1937 Age: 74 years Address : TRT 1194, Sanathnagar , Hyderabad 500 018 Phones :9848178962,9704444760 Place of Birth :Mallam , Pitapuram District . mandalam , East Godavari

Parents : Late Sri.Malyala Viyya Raju , Freedom Fighter,Agriculturist,Stage and Movie Artist, Late Smt. Malyala Dattamma. Brothers/Sisters : 4 Sisters , 2 Brothers
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Wife Family Education Profession

Late Malyala Hymavathi, Radio Artist : 3 Daughters , 1- Son All are Married

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Samarlakota , Kakinada , East Godavari District Retired as ADE in A.P.S.E.B. , Hyderabad

Present Activity : Taking active part in training junior Stage Artists. Executive Member in Sanathnagar Govt Employees welfare Associtation involved in Social work activities. Cultural : Having varied experience in the Stage , Movie ,TV, Radio fields as Director,Actor , Writer & Judge/Directed and acted in more than 50 Plays, 50 play-lets, 50 movies, A grade Artist in Radio since 50 years,A grade Artist in Doordharsan since 30 years and given performances in nearly 1000 plays / playlets . : Natana , Darsakatvam ,Naataka rachana .

Pravruthi Dramas Written Rangasthala Prevasam Nataka Ranga Prevasam :

: Varadha , Pavitra prema , Samasamajam ,Brundhaganam : 1956 ( 50 Years, Silver Jublee Years 2006 )

1956 58 in Kakinada .

First Drama : Acted as Krishna in Natkam CHINTAMANI- which is Directed by my father Sri. M. Vijaya Raju Founder/ Related to Nataka Samajalu Navya Nataka Samajam , Mallam - 2 Years Ballari Raghava Kala Samithi , Kakinada - 2 Years Vidyuth Kala Bharathi, APSEB - 1959 -1997
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 Nataraja Kala Samithi , Hyd 1970 1980 Founder In 1972 Sri AR Krishna and myself founded navarasa Nata Brundham, Hyd. and Permanent Secretary till 1996. Founder and member of Sanathnagar Sanathnagar , Hyd in 1959 ( Since 47 Years ) AWARDS & PRIZES : In the Drama Competetions conducted by Andhra Social and Cultural Club, Madras in 1963 won Best Production and Best Villian Award for the drama Prasanti. In the Drama Competetions held by VIJAYARAMA Nataka Kala Parishat, Vizianagaram presented Rondu Rellu Aaaru Drama Won Consolation prize in 1967. Won the Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for Telugu drama KALLU in the Inter State Drama Competitions conducted by Bharatiya Natya Sangam at Allahabad in 1969. Andhra Nataka Kala Parishat conducted the compeititon at Vijayawada in 1970 and won the Best Actor Award . Awarded the Best Director and Best Actor prizes for the Drama Karunichina Devathalu in the Inter State Drama Competitions conducted by All India Central Cultural Council , Delhi in 1972. Awarded Best Actor , Best Director , Best Supporting Actor in various drama competitions conducted by prominent cultural bodies like Andhra Nataka Kala Parishad , AP Cultural Centre , Rajahmundry , Raghava Kala Parishad , Vijayanagaram , L.K.N. Rajahmundry, Andhra Social and Cultural Club ,Madras, Sree Vijayarama Nataka Kala Parishat Vijayanagaram,Gollaprolu Parishad during the year 1965 74. Attended the prestigious International Traditional Arts Conference conducted at Renne in Paris - by producing Traditional Leather Puppet Show Seethanveshna in 1976 and won the appreciations from Audieances at Paris As a secretary of the CHAYA THEATRE has given various performances of Leather Puppet show at WEST
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Samskruthika

Sangam,

GERMANY,NETHERLANDS AND FRANCE and toured many places Europe in March ,1975. Participated, Directed and presented Drama Nijam at Sangeetha Nataka Acadamy on Anniversory function in 1972 and Kanyasulkam drama at World Telugu Mahasabha in 1975 and Prathapa Rudhriyam on occasion of 100 years of Telugu Drama in 1980. Played Malapally Drama in First World Telugu Mahasabhalu at Hyderabad and Nichhenalu drama. Participated and directed Nichhenalu play at Kaulalampur, Malaysia and won the appreications from the foreigners. We played the play Malapally conducted by Andhra Pradesh Harijana Conference at Nagarjuna Sagar, and on eve of May Day and also at Lalbhadur Stadium and won the hearts of the People. Produced/Administered an experimental telugu drama MALAPALLI 108 times in 12 stages which has become a world famous JEEVA NATAKAM wherein In acted the Leading Role and won many praises and appreciations for the main role Bhoo Swami. From 24-6-74 at Andhra Vidyalayam, Chikkadpally, Hyderabad played 15 continious days 17 shows. Aabayee Nee Kharidhu yantha telecasted in Doordarshan and All India Radio. Aabayee Nee Kharidhu yantha drama was played at Hyderabad and Mysore in view of Andhra Pradesh 20 Points Programe celebrations by AP State Government. In total , directed more than 50 full length plays , play lets numbering more than 50 and given performances more than 1000 plays /and play lets. Toured all over India including major cities like Delhi , Madras , Calcutta , Banaras , Allahabad , Kashmir Baroda , Mysore , Bangalore, Karagapur and entire Andhra Pradesh along with own troup of artists several times by giving various performances of dramas. MEMBER in PANEL OF JUDGES by Andhra Nataka Academy for dramas conducted by various organizations
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 Judge for many inter drama competitions for organizations HMT , HAL , BDL , BHEL , NFC , APSEB , DRDL ,Palokollu Parishat etc. Golkonda Lions Club 12.12.1994. felicitated and awarded the Best Actor on

KALUPU MOKKALU Sri Pada Vari Rachana telecasted in Doordarshan Kendra highlighted the character Bhramin and won many awards from various organizations like Mohana Vamshi , Lions Club International . Yuvakalavahini Satkaram as Vishista Vyakti in Telugu drama field. government on 28th May 1995 felicitated with , KALA NEERAJANA PURASKARAM for excellent contribution towards Telugu Drama by Honourable ministers then - Sri Deevendra Goud and late Sri Madhav Reddy .
AP

Sri Surya Chandra Sai Leela Homes , 1994 T.V. awards awarded Best actor award for T.V. drama KALUPU MOKKALU on 10.06.1995 Arranged Andhra Pradesh Ministry for Communication and with the Support by Sri. B.K.Rao IAS, MD for Coramandal Fertilizers French Artists given the French shadow Play Minus Magnus . Arranged French shadow Play Minus Magnus with the support of Smt. Vanaja Ayangar gave the same show at Hyderabad Womens College, Hyderabad. Kinnera Arts felicitated as a prominent stage Artist on 11.8.2006 in Rao Gopala Rao Natakothsavalu. Presided by Cine Artists Sri. Nuthan Prasad, Sri.Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Sri. Chatla Sri Ramulu Dr. Akkinani Nageshwara Rao Nataka Kalaparishad conducted by Uva Kalavahini felicitated as Senior Stage Artist by Dr. Akkinani Nageshwara Rao, Dr.C.Narayana Reddy, Sri. B.N. Reddy, Sri Chatla Sri Ramulu.
3-11-2006 Sarasa Navarasa

Organisation felicitated for the long contribution towards Telugu Dramas, at their 26th Anniversory function on 13-nov-2006 Presided by Sri.Rawori Bardwaja, Sri Ramana Murthy, Sri Adeda Gopala Rao
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26-8-2007 *AARADHANA B. V . Rama rao Smarka Purskaram 22.01.2008 Kakinada Cultural Organisation with Poornodaya CreationsNataka Puraskaram. 16.4.2009- Rasmai Organisation Rangasthala Puraskaram 5.12.2009 Chatla Sriramulu Trust- Pratibha Puraskaram 24.8.2010 Sripada Cultural Oganisation Pattabhi Award- Nizamabad 16.10.2010- Kirti PURSAKARM Telugu University, Hyd MOVIES : Acted in nearly 50 movies since 1958 in prominent and supporting roles and worked with renowned directors and won the appreciations from reputated Cine Directors like Sri.Madhusudha Rao,Sri. Beeram Masthan Rao and others. To brief some of them where I played a prominent role to turn the story or a memorable role under the able Directors and Productions of Annapurna, Prasad Art Pictures, Saradhi etc. besides the Heros ANR, NTR, Krishnam Raju, Kantha Rao, Nagarjuna. To mention some of them all crossed Jubilees are :1962 Atma Bandhuyuvu 1963 Chanduvukunna Ammayilu 1963 Punarjanma 1964 Muralikrishna 1965 Srimathi 1966 Asthi Parulu 1966 Chilaka Gorinka, Manesemandiram 1967 Pula Rangadu 1970 Akka Chellelu 1971 Vidhivilasam 1972 Rythu Kutumbam, Chakradhari 1979 Raja Ramesh (Full length role) 1980 Vikram Dr.Chakravarthy, Aanthastulu, Manase Mandiram, Akka Challellu 1981 History To Crown the feather in Nimajjanam the 3 hrs roles with Sarada Who got Hatric URVASI Award, had bagged National Title Award in Telgu Movie.
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Apart from these, State and National Award Telugu film NIMAJJANAM in 1981, he played a important role of a Brahmin which gave more satisfaction and won many praises for the role and famous actress Smt.Sarada got the Urvasi award for this film. The State Govt & Indian Film Chambers gave opportunity to the Best & Supportive roles in the Message Oriented short Films on Population, Health as well as Family Welfare activities for 3 decades.

The State Telugu Film Directors appraised

his Stage Works and forced to be in major supportive roles in films. The presentation was main motive to invite a common family group to enjoy Culture with a Stage Drama by purchasing a Ticket say a rupee at least to inculcate the generation and its gap. besides stage environment -he could spare time to be seen in Telugu Movies right from 1958 onwards.

In spite of the busy duties at the Office, and beholding a joint family

RADIO : As A grade Artist - AIR Artist , since 50 years. DOORDARSHAN : As a A Grade Artist from 1977 in Hyderabad Doordharsan Directed and Acted in more than 50 T.V. plays /play-lets. KALUPU MOKKALU,SIGGAE VARIKI,JANANI JANMA BHOOMI,KARUNICHANI DEVATHALU,DEEVUDU NIDHRA LAE, KIRTHI SHESHULU, SATYAM VADHA DHARMAM CHARA , BHAVADEEYAM were some of the few plays telecasted in Hyderabad Doordharshan. SWEET MEMORIES :

 All India Central State Council conducted Inter State Competitions at

Delhi and won Best Actor award for KARUNINCHANI DEVATHALU drama. All the other state actors shouldered him and made him roam around the MOULALANKAR Theatre, Delhi with the slogans Andhra Pridhvi Raj Ki Jai.

PLAYS & PLAYLETS : Navya Nataka Samithi (1956 58) Mallam Chintamani (1996) Vaarasatvam - Natika Inspector General Natakam Ganapathi - Chilakamarti vari Natika Raghava Kala Samithi , Kakinada (1956 58) Inspector General Natakam Modern Savitri Natika Manastatvalu ( Kakinada & Hyderabad ) Natika Sanathnagar Samskurthika Sangam, Santhnagar, Hyd ( 1958 82 ) Kukkapilla Dorikindi Vimuktudu Ali Mutta Pelli Chuupulu Bhajantreelu Venkanna Kapuram ( 10 Pradarsanalu ) Pareeksha ( 6 Pradarsanalu ) Amara Tyagi ( 3 Pradarsanalu )

NATAKAALU : Prashanti ( 6 Pradarsanalu ) Panjaramlo Pakshlu ( 2 Pradarsanalu ) Vakra Rekha (Written by ME ) Karuninchani Devatalu ( 16 Pradarsanalu ) Donga Veerudu ( 3 Pradarsanalu ) Satyam Vaadha Dharmam Chera ( 10 Pradarsanalu ) Okka Chettu Rondu Poolu( 2 Pradarsanalu ) Lankela Bindalu
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 Punar - Janma

Navarasa Nata Brundam ( 1970 82 ) NATIKALU : Abbai Ne Khareedenta ? Satee Daana Suram Varudu Kaavaali

NATAKAALU : Under 20 Point Programme conducted by A.P Govt performed at Mysore also. Kanya Shulkam Pratapa Rudreeyam Maala Palli( 110 Pradarsanalu ) Nijam Md Bin Tughlak Veelu Naama Naatakam

Vidvyut Kala Bharathi NATIKALU: Ratrim charulu Vana Velesendi Kallu Indiramma Gaaradi Kalupu Mokkalu Bhava Deeyam Jananee Janma Bhoomi Nechenalu AT MALESIA- Telugu World Conference Chillara Kottu Chittemma
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 Brunda Ganam Punya Sthali NATAKAALU : Raaya Bharam Deevudu Niidra Le Siggu Evariki ? Dhiyva Saasanam Keerti Sheshulu Edaemiti ? Raaga Raagini ( Played 5 Times ) Maroo Bharatam

MYTHOLOGICAL DRAMAS : Gayo Pakhyanam Raaya Bharam Nataraja Kala Samithi , Hyd . NATIKALU : Rondu Rondla Aaaru ( Played 5 Times ) Paapam ( Played 4 Times ) Kallu ( Played 20 Times ) Un forgetable Persons in throughout my line who stood before him and supported and encouraged and also well wishers from Political, Movie and Stage Aerina they were
1. Sri. Rao Gopal rao

2. Sri. Gollapudi Maruthi Rao 3. Sri. S.P. Balasubramanyam 4. Sri. Rallapalli 5. Sri. Nuthan Prasad
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6. Sri. Thummala Sri Rammurthy ( Mallam ) 7. Sri. A.R. Krishna 8. Sri. Bhamidipati Radha Krishna 9. Sri. B.V. Rama Rao 10.Sri. Erankhi Sitaramiah 11.Sri. V.V.S. Raju 12.Sri. Jayanthi 13.Sri. Duggirala Someshwara rao 14.Sri. Pothukuchi Sambhasiva rao 15.Sri. Govinda Chowdari 16.Sri. D.V. Subbha rao 17.Sri. Nukala Satyanarayana rao 18.Smt . Mandali Lakshmi Devi 19.Sri. Siddappa Naidu 20.Sri. Chatla Sri Ramulu 21.Sri. Raovoji 22.Sri. Sangeetham Venkat reddy ( Chinnakapu) 23.Sri. V. Madhusudhan rao 24.Sri. Manikyala rao 25.Sri. Mandali Krishna rao ( Late Ex.Minister ) 26.Sri. Poolavarapu Surya Prakasa rao 27.Sri. Pantham Padmanabham (Ex. Minister )
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28.Sri. Ramakrishna Chowdari ( MLA ) 29.Sri. Mandali Chandrasekara rao 30.Sri. Pasala Surya Chandra Rao 31.Sri. Keshava Rao ( A PICC President ) 32.Sri. Seeniah alisa Srinivasa rao ( Director ) 33.Sri. D.V . Raju 34.Sri. Mikhilineni Radha Krishna 35.Sri. C. Dharma rao 36.Sri. C.S Rao 37.Sri. Narla Tata rao ( APSEB Chairman ) 38.Smt. Suryakantham ( Cine Artist) 39.Smt. Sailaja Suman ( Director, A.I.R ) 40.Sri. Adidha Gopgal Rao 41.Sri Adidha Nageshwarao ( Cine Producer ) 42.Sri Javadhi Ramarao 43.Sri. K.B.S.N. Reddy 44.Sri. Ravi sastry 45.Sri. Juupudi Yagananarayana 46.Sri. Dhantu Bhaskar rao 47.Sri. Maada 48.Sri. Subbaraya Sarma 49.Sri. V. Madhusudana Rao ( Cine Director )

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