Brahmanandam Explained

Brahmanandam
Birth Name:Kanneganti Brahmanandam
Birth Date:1956 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Sattenapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India
Yearsactive:1985–present
Works:Full list
Spouse:Lakshmi
Children:2, including Raja Goutham
Honours:

Kanneganti Brahmanandam (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema.[1] Recognised as one of India's finest and highest-paid comic actors,[2] [3] he holds the Guinness World Record for the most screen credits for a living actor, having appeared in over 1,000 films.[4] [5] Brahmanandam has received numerous accolades, including six Nandi Awards and two Filmfare Awards, and was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2009.[6] He was also awarded an honorary doctorate by Acharya Nagarjuna University.[7]

After completing his Master of Arts degree, Brahmanandam worked as a Telugu lecturer in Attili of West Godavari district. Simultaneously, he also worked in theatre and as a mimicry artist. He made his television debut in 1985 with DD Telugu's Pakapakalu which received appreciation from the audience. After watching his performance in the show, director Jandhyala cast him in the film Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987), which became his breakthrough role.[8]

Early life

Brahmanandam was born on 1 February 1956 in a Telugu family in Chaganti Vari Palem village, Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh.[9] [10] His parents are Nagalingachari and Lakshmi Narsamma.[11] His father was a carpenter and Brahmanandam was one of eight children. He completed his Master of Arts degree and joined as a Telugu lecturer in Attili of West Godavari district.

Career

While working as a lecturer, Brahmanandam also worked in theatre and as a mimicry artist. Novelist and playwright Adi Vishnu introduced him to NCV Sashidhar of Doordarshan (DD). Soon after, he made his television debut in 1985 with DD Telugu's Pakapakalu.[12] [13] His performance in the show received good response from the audience.[14] After watching his performance in the show, director Jandhyala cast him in the film Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987), which became a breakthrough role for him.[15] The same year he appeared in the successful films Pasivadi Pranam and Swayam Krushi. The first film he acted in was Sri Tatavataram, second film was Satyagraham, and the third film was Aha Naa Pellanta!. Sri Tatavataram released later in 1988.

The following years he appeared in several Telugu films, of which, his performance in the films Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988), Choopulu Kalisina Shubhavela (1988), Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989), Muddula Mavayya (1989), Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari (1990), Bobbili Raja (1990) and Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990) was well praised.[16]

Beginning from 1991, Brahmanandam has appeared in variety of comedic roles and a few intense roles. In 1991, he starred in major films such as Kshana Kshanam (1991) and Rowdy Alludu (1991).[17] The Times of India considered the films Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1991), Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1992), and Yamaleela (1994) as the films that one can never get bored of. Brahmanandam has appeared in each of these, with him being considered as one of the main reasons for these films to be successful.[18] In 1992, he has played the lead role in Babai Hotel for the first time.[19]

He won his first major awardNandi Award for Best Male Comedian for his performance as Khan Dada in the film Money (1993). Following the success of the film, a sequel to it, Money Money (1994) was also produced, in which Brahmanandam reprised his role. Griddaluru Gopalrao of Zamin Ryot in his review of the film Hello Brother (1994) praised Brahmanandam's role and his performance.[20] His further successful films of the following years include Alluda Majaka (1995), Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996), Bombay Priyudu (1996), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Muddula Mogudu (1997), Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998), Aavida Maa Aavide (1998), Thammudu (1999), Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi (2000), Jayam Manade Raa (2000), Kalisundam Raa (2000), and Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000).

At a felicitation ceremony in January 2008, he listed the following films as his top 11 films Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987), Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988), Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1991), Pattukondi Chuddam (1997), Money (1993), Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997), Anna (1994), Amma (1991), Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998), Manmadhudu (2002), Dhee (2007).

Personal life

Brahmanandam married Lakshmi and has two sons, Raja Goutham and Siddharth.[21]

In January 2019, Brahmanandam underwent a successful heart bypass surgery at Asian Heart Institute (AHI) in Mumbai.[22]

Apart from acting, Brahmanandam is also an amateur sculptor and a sketch artist.[23] He also reads the philosophical writings of Swami Vivekananda and Jiddu Krishnamurthi in his free time.

Awards and honours

Civilian honors

Guinness Book

Filmfare Awards
Nandi Awards
CineMAA Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
Other

Filmography

See main article: Brahmanandam filmography.

Brahmanandam acted in more than 1,000 films.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rajpal . Roktim . 2022-02-01 . Birthday Special: 4 Reasons Why Brahmanandam is Telugu Cinema's Undisputed 'Comedy King' . https://web.archive.org/web/20220202005134/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/birthday-special-4-reasons-why-brahmanandam-is-telugu-cinemas-undisputed-comedy-king-1076730.html . 2022-02-02 . 2022-02-01 . Deccan Herald . en.
  2. Web site: 2017-06-12 . This Telugu comedian has assets over Rs 320 crore: reports . 2022-08-08 . The Indian Express . en.
  3. Web site: 2021-02-02 . Check Out: Brahmi's Remuneration Per Movie . 2022-08-08 . . en.
  4. Web site: 24 June 2010 . Most screen credits for a living actor . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120117053522/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-3000/most-screen-credits-for-a-living-actor . 17 January 2012 . 2014-01-25 . . dmy-all.
  5. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Brahmanandam-breaks-1000-film-record/articleshow/46055975.cms Brahmanandam breaks 1000 film record
  6. News: 26 January 2009 . Front Page : List of Padma awardees 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121105031545/http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/26/stories/2009012658391100.htm . 5 November 2012 . 2014-01-25 . . Chennai, India . dmy-all.
  7. Web site: 18 June 2009 . Smile, here's Brahmanandam . 2022-08-08 . The New Indian Express.
  8. Web site: 6 August 1999 . Rediff On The NeT: An interview with Telugu comedian Brahmanandam . 2022-08-08 . Rediff.
  9. Web site: 2020-02-01. Birth village explained by Brahmandam garu. 2023-03-29. Youtube. te.
  10. Web site: 2020-02-01. Birthday Special: Unknown Facts about 'Brahmanandam'. 2020-09-13. Sakshi Post. en.
  11. Web site: 2019-02-01 . Birthday Special! Brahmanandam: Tracing the journey of the popular comedian in Tollywood so far . 2022-08-08 . The Times of India . en.
  12. Web site: 2012-10-20. A funny bone of contention. 2022-02-01. Deccan Herald. en.
  13. Web site: 8 January 2008 . AP Film critics association felicitates Brahmanandam - Telugu cinema function . 2022-02-01 . Idlebrain.com.
  14. Web site: P. Sekhar Reddy. 2021-11-13. బ్రహ్మానందంకు సినిమాల్లో ఆఫర్లు రావడానికి కారణమైన షో ఏంటో తెలుసా?. 2022-02-01. TeluguStop.com. te.
  15. Web site: 2019-02-01. Telugu lecturer to Guinness World Record holder. 2020-09-13. The Times of India. en.
  16. News: Gopalrao. Griddaluru. 13 May 1988. వివాహ భోజనం కాదు చౌకబారు ప్లేటు భోజనం. te. Not a wedding feast but a budget plate meal. 9. Zamin Ryot.
  17. News: Mannath. Malini. 16 October 1992. Sridevi sizzles. 7. The Indian Express. live. 21 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924052232/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=OZBlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=u54NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1226%2C2087793. 24 September 2021.
  18. Web site: 2020-03-24. 5 Telugu movies that you can never get bored, no matter how many times you watch them. 2022-02-07. The Times of India. en.
  19. News: Chowdhary. Y. Sunita. 2017-01-04. Should they or shouldn't they?. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-02-24. 0971-751X.
  20. News: Gopalrao. Griddaluru. 6 May 1994. సరదా సరదా హాస్యం నరాలు మెలిపెట్టె శృంగారం: హలో బ్రదర్. te. 9. Zamin Ryot.
  21. News: Brahmanandam's son Raja Goutham opts for a family entertainer with yet another short filmmaker . 2021-02-24 . The Times of India . en.
  22. News: Iconic Telugu comedian Brahmanandam undergoes bypass surgery in Mumbai; stable now . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190122131532/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/popular-comedian-brahmanandam-undergoes-bypass-surgery-in-mumbai-stable-now/articleshow/67552928.cms . 22 January 2019 . 17 January 2019 . The Times of India.
  23. Web site: 2021-02-01 . Happy Birthday Brahmanandam: Not just an ace comedian, he is also a fantastic portrait artist . 2022-08-08 . The Times of India . en.
  24. News: Padmasri for Brahmanandam. IndiaGlitz.
  25. News: 18 May 2011 . Brahmanandam felicitated . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120927184552/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-18/regional/29555329_1_films-brahmanandam-nagarjuna . 27 September 2012 . 20 September 2011 . The Times of India.
  26. Web site: Manikchand Filmfare Awards: Sizzling at 50. BSNL. 2009-10-19. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721152719/http://portal.bsnl.in/intranetnews.asp?url=%2Fbsnl%2Fasp%2Fcontent%20mgmt%2Fhtml%20content%2Fentertainment%2Fentertainment14489.html. 21 July 2011. dmy-all.
  27. News: Filmfare . 4 August 2024 . Full list of Winners of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South (Telugu) 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804051630/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/full-list-of-winners-of-69th-sobha-filmfare-awards-south-telugu-2024_-67634.html . 4 August 2024 . 4 August 2024 . en.
  28. News: The Times of India . 4 August 2024 . 69th Sobha Filmfare Awards South 2024: Check out the winners . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804052211/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/69th-sobha-filmfare-awards-south-2024-check-out-the-winners/articleshow/112251936.cms . 4 August 2024 . 4 August 2024.
  29. Web site: నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008). A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008). 13 September 2020. Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. (in Telugu)
  30. Web site: Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2014. APSFTVTDC.
  31. News: The Hyderabad Times Film Awards 2011 . 24 June 2012 . 26 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130718191108/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-24/news-interviews/32382769_1_mahesh-babu-tamannaah-video . 18 July 2013 . . dead .

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