Dasari Yoganand
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Dasari Yoganand shorty D. Yoganand (Telugu
: డి.యోగానంద్) (b: April 16, 1922 - d: November 23, 2006) was a famous South Indian film director
.
. He was the youngest of three children survived. His elder brother Koteswara Rao is a Sound Engineer. D. Subbayya, a Photographic equipment businessman in Machilipatnam, adopted Yoganand. He was exposed to Photography
and became an expert photographer. He was interested in playing and directing dramas and came close to Tungala Chalapathi Rao and Yadavalli Nageswara Rao in Machilipatnam. He went to Bangalore, trained in Radiology, and he went to Madras in 1939 to help his father. Yoganand joined Jiten Benarjee of Newtone Studios after his father's death and later worked with famous cinematographer M. A. Rehman.
He has participated in the Quit India Movement
of 1942. In the Indian Freedom Movement, he came close to great Congress leaders like Rajagopalachari
, Tanguturi Prakasam
and Bulusu Sambamurthi.
. He has worked in Samsaram directed by L.V. Prasad. In 1943, he joined as an editor, with Manikyam for the film Mayalokam
and also worked as an assistant director to Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. He has worked for Bhakta Tulasidas by Lanka Satyam in Salem for three years.
His debut film was Ammalakkalu (Telugu) and Marumagal (Tamil) by Leena Chettiar in 1953. He became the in-house filmmaker for his Krishna Pictures and made many box-office successes including the iconic film, Madurai Veeran
(1956). The film sowed the seeds for M. G. Ramachandran
to be projected as more than a mere good-looking hero.
After working with Yoganand, N. T. Rama Rao offered him to direct for Thodu Dongalu
(1954). He also wrote story for the film. The film got many awards, including a merit certificate from the President of India and an award in China Film Festival. NTR gave him a second chance in his next film Jayasimha
which became a blockbuster.
He has directed about 50 films in Telugu and Tamil languages; among them N. T. Rama Rao
had the lead role in 17 films. His successful films include Thodu Dongalu, Ilavelpu, Kodalu Diddina Kapuram, Ummadi Kutumbam
, Muga Nomu, Jai Jawan, Vemulavada Bheema Kavi, Kathanayakuni Katha, Dabbuku Lokam Dasoham, Jayasimha, Vade Veedu, Thodu Dongalu
, Thikka Shankarayya and Pelli Sandadi. He had the unique distinction of directing all the top stars, both in Telugu and Tamil film fields such as Sivaji Ganesan
, M. G. Ramachandran
, Gemini Ganesan
, S. S. Rajendran, K. Balajee, N. T. Rama Rao
, Akkineni Nageswara Rao
, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Savitri, Padmini
, Vyjayanthimala
, Jayalalitha, Pandari Bai
, B. Saroja Devi
and Devika
.
He died of Heart attack in Chennai
. He is survived by his wife Hanumayamma, two sons and three daughters.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: డి.యోగానంద్) (b: April 16, 1922 - d: November 23, 2006) was a famous South Indian film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
.
Early life
Yoganand was born in Madras under British India. His parents are Venkata Das and Lakshmi Bai. Venkata Das was estate manager under Nawaab Raza Ali Khan of MachilipatnamMachilipatnam
Machilipatnam is a city and a special grade municipality in the Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south east of state capital, Hyderabad.-History:...
. He was the youngest of three children survived. His elder brother Koteswara Rao is a Sound Engineer. D. Subbayya, a Photographic equipment businessman in Machilipatnam, adopted Yoganand. He was exposed to Photography
Photography
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
and became an expert photographer. He was interested in playing and directing dramas and came close to Tungala Chalapathi Rao and Yadavalli Nageswara Rao in Machilipatnam. He went to Bangalore, trained in Radiology, and he went to Madras in 1939 to help his father. Yoganand joined Jiten Benarjee of Newtone Studios after his father's death and later worked with famous cinematographer M. A. Rehman.
He has participated in the Quit India Movement
Quit India Movement
The Quit India Movement , or the August Movement was a civil disobedience movement launched in India in August 1942 in response to Mohandas Gandhi's call for immediate independence. Gandhi hoped to bring the British government to the negotiating table...
of 1942. In the Indian Freedom Movement, he came close to great Congress leaders like Rajagopalachari
Rajagopalachari
Rajagopalachari is a popular name in use amongst the Iyengar community of South IndiaSome prominent Rajagopalacahris are:* C. Rajagopalachari, also known as Rajaji: Indian freedom fighter, Gandhian, leader of the Indian National Congress and founder of the Swatantra party.* Sir Perungavur...
, Tanguturi Prakasam
Tanguturi Prakasam
Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu was an Indian politician and Freedom Fighter and the first Chief Minister of the Indian province Andhra state...
and Bulusu Sambamurthi.
Film career
Yoganand has worked as an associate to Gudavalli Ramabrahmam and L. V. PrasadL. V. Prasad
Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982...
. He has worked in Samsaram directed by L.V. Prasad. In 1943, he joined as an editor, with Manikyam for the film Mayalokam
Mayalokam
Maya Lokam or Mayalokam is a 1945 Telugu film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.It is debut film for veteran actor and producer B. Padmanabham.-Cast:* Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu * Kannamba...
and also worked as an assistant director to Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. He has worked for Bhakta Tulasidas by Lanka Satyam in Salem for three years.
His debut film was Ammalakkalu (Telugu) and Marumagal (Tamil) by Leena Chettiar in 1953. He became the in-house filmmaker for his Krishna Pictures and made many box-office successes including the iconic film, Madurai Veeran
Madurai Veeran
Madurai Veeran is a Tamil folk deity popular in southern Tamil Nadu, India. His name was derived as a result of his association with the Soputher City of Madurai as a Protector of the City. The deity is also popular amongst certain segments of the Tamil diaspora in Réunion and the French overseas...
(1956). The film sowed the seeds for M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. Ramachandran
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician....
to be projected as more than a mere good-looking hero.
After working with Yoganand, N. T. Rama Rao offered him to direct for Thodu Dongalu
Thodu Dongalu (1954 film)
Thodu Dongalu is a 1954 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand. The title roles of Thodu Dongalu are played by N. T. Rama Rao and Gummadi Venkateswara Rao.-The plot:...
(1954). He also wrote story for the film. The film got many awards, including a merit certificate from the President of India and an award in China Film Festival. NTR gave him a second chance in his next film Jayasimha
Jayasimha (film)
Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu hit film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N.A.T. Pictures.The music score of this film is very good and provided by T. V. Raju; particularly the Bhakti song Jaya Jaya Srirama Raghuvaraa Subhakara Srirama of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is memorable one.-The...
which became a blockbuster.
He has directed about 50 films in Telugu and Tamil languages; among them N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
had the lead role in 17 films. His successful films include Thodu Dongalu, Ilavelpu, Kodalu Diddina Kapuram, Ummadi Kutumbam
Ummadi Kutumbam
Ummadi Kutumbam is a 1967 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao* Kaikala Satyanarayana* Krishna Kumari* M. Prabhakar Reddy* Savitri* Vanisree* Relangi Venkata Ramaiah...
, Muga Nomu, Jai Jawan, Vemulavada Bheema Kavi, Kathanayakuni Katha, Dabbuku Lokam Dasoham, Jayasimha, Vade Veedu, Thodu Dongalu
Thodu Dongalu (1954 film)
Thodu Dongalu is a 1954 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand. The title roles of Thodu Dongalu are played by N. T. Rama Rao and Gummadi Venkateswara Rao.-The plot:...
, Thikka Shankarayya and Pelli Sandadi. He had the unique distinction of directing all the top stars, both in Telugu and Tamil film fields such as Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
, M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. Ramachandran
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician....
, Gemini Ganesan
Gemini Ganesan
Ramaswami Ganesan , popularly known as Gemini Ganesan , was an Indian actor. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" of Tamil cinema for the romantic roles he played in movies....
, S. S. Rajendran, K. Balajee, N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
, Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao , also known as ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. Nageswara Rao has worked in several genres of films in his 70-year acting career, including mythological, social, and drama films...
, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
Relangi Venkata Ramaiah was a comedian during the golden years of Telugu film. Hailing from East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he has acted in several films as chief comedian, hero, anti-hero and character artiste....
, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Savitri, Padmini
Padmini
Padmini in Sanskrit means "She who sits on the lotus" and refers to the Goddess Lakshmi. It is common name for girls in India.* Rani Padmini of Chittor* Padmini , Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer who acted in over 250 Indian movies...
, Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala Bali is an Indian film actress, Bharathanatyam dancer, carnatic singer, dance choreographer, golfer and a Parliamentarian....
, Jayalalitha, Pandari Bai
Pandari Bai
Pandari Bai was a prominent heroine of South Indian languages films mostly in Kannada and Tamil during the 1950s and 60s. She has the distinction of having acted as both heroine and mother to stalwarts such as Dr. Rajkumar and Sivaji Ganesan...
, B. Saroja Devi
B. Saroja Devi
B. Saroja Devi is an Indian actress. She is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award and has acted in Kannada,Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies.She is referred to as Abinaya Saraswathi by Tamil film industry and as Kannadathu Paingili by Kannada Film Industry.She ruled the roost for more than three...
and Devika
Devika
Devika or Prameela Devi was a popular Tamil and Telugu actress. She is regarded as a versatile and graceful heroine of her era. She was known for her natural beauty which was the key in her casting in mythological films like Karnan, thiruvilaiyadal...
.
He died of Heart attack in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
. He is survived by his wife Hanumayamma, two sons and three daughters.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Mayalokam Mayalokam Maya Lokam or Mayalokam is a 1945 Telugu film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.It is debut film for veteran actor and producer B. Padmanabham.-Cast:* Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu * Kannamba... |
Telugu | assistant editor |
| 1953 | Ammalakkalu | Telugu | director |
| 1953 | Marumagal | Tamil | director |
| 1954 | Thodu Dongalu Thodu Dongalu (1954 film) Thodu Dongalu is a 1954 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand. The title roles of Thodu Dongalu are played by N. T. Rama Rao and Gummadi Venkateswara Rao.-The plot:... |
Telugu | director |
| 1955 | Jayasimha Jayasimha (film) Jayasimha is a 1955 Telugu hit film directed by D. Yoganand and produced by N.A.T. Pictures.The music score of this film is very good and provided by T. V. Raju; particularly the Bhakti song Jaya Jaya Srirama Raghuvaraa Subhakara Srirama of Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao is memorable one.-The... |
Telugu | director |
| 1955 | Kaveri | Tamil | director |
| 1955 | Vijaya Gowri | Telugu | director |
| 1956 | Ilavelpu Ilavelpu Ilavelpu or Ilavelupu is a 1956 Telugu Drama film produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by D. Yoganand. The story is based on the successful Tamil film, Ethirpaaraathathu... |
Telugu | director |
| 1956 | Madurai Veeran Madurai Veeran Madurai Veeran is a Tamil folk deity popular in southern Tamil Nadu, India. His name was derived as a result of his association with the Soputher City of Madurai as a Protector of the City. The deity is also popular amongst certain segments of the Tamil diaspora in Réunion and the French overseas... |
Tamil | director |
| 1956 | Sri Gowri Mahatyam | Telugu | director |
| 1958 | Anbu Engay | Tamil | director |
| 1958 | Bhuloka Rambha | Telugu | director |
| 1958 | Bhuloka Rambhai | Tamil | director |
| 1958 | Pareeksha | Telugu | director |
| 1959 | Kalyana Penn | Tamil | director |
| 1959 | Pelli Sandadi | Telugu | director |
| 1959 | Vacchina Kodalu Nacchindi | Telugu | director |
| 1960 | Engal Selvi | Tamil | director |
| 1960 | Kanna Koothuru | Telugu | director |
| 1960 | Parthiban Kanavu | Tamil | director |
| 1962 | Rani Samyuktha | director | |
| 1963 | Pareeksha | director | |
| 1963 | Parisu | director | |
| 1964 | Pasamum Nesamum | director | |
| 1967 | Farz Farz (1967 film) Farz is a 1967 Indian Hindi film. Directed by Ravikant Nagaich, it has music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film stars Jeetendra and Babita along with Aruna Irani, Nagesh, Agha and David. The film was a surprise hit.-External links:*... |
Hindi | assistant cameraman |
| 1967 | Ummadi Kutumbam Ummadi Kutumbam Ummadi Kutumbam is a 1967 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao* Kaikala Satyanarayana* Krishna Kumari* M. Prabhakar Reddy* Savitri* Vanisree* Relangi Venkata Ramaiah... |
Telugu | director |
| 1968 | Bagdad Gajadonga | Telugu | writer and director |
| 1968 | Thikka Shankarayya | Telugu | director |
| 1969 | Mooga Nomu | Telugu | director |
| 1970 | Jai Jawan | Telugu | director |
| 1970 | Kodalu Diddina Kapuram Kodalu Diddina Kapuram Kodalu Diddina Kapuram is a 1970 Telugu drama film directed by D. Yoganand. It was produced by National Art Theatres of Nandamuri Trivikrama Rao, brother of N. T. Rama Rao.... |
Telugu | director |
| 1971 | Thangaikkaga | director | |
| 1973 | Dabbuku Lokam Daasoham | Telugu | director |
| 1973 | Vaade Veedu | Telugu | Director |
| 1974 | Thayi | director | |
| 1974 | Vemulavada Bheemakavi | Telugu | director |
| 1975 | Ee Kalam Dampathulu | Telugu | director |
| 1975 | Katha Nayakuni Katha | Telugu | director |
| 1976 | Grihapravesam Grihapravesam Grihapravesam is a Tamil film is directed by D. Yoganand.... |
Tamil | director |
| 1978 | General Chakravarthi | director | |
| 1978 | Justice Gopinath Justice Gopinath -Plot:A drama in which an honest villager is wrongfully convicted of an attempt to kill his employer. The justice realizes his mistake and tries to make amends by adopting the villager's son which leads to further complications.... |
Tamil | director |
| 1979 | Naan Vaazha Vaippen Naan Vazhavaippen Naan Vazhavaippen is a 1979 Tamil film directed by D. Yoganand. It stars Sivaji Ganeshan and Rajnikanth.It is a remake of the Hindi film Majboor starring Amitabh Bachchan, which itself was a remake of an American film titled Zigzag . It was also remade into the Telugu film titled "Raja" .... |
Tamil | director |
| 1980 | Yamanukku Yaman | director | |
| 1982 | Oorukku Oru Pillai | director | |
| 1982 | Vaa Kanna Vaa | director | |
| 1983 | Simham Navvindi | Telugu | director |
| 1983 | Sumangali | Telugu | director |
| 1984 | Charitra Nayakan | director |
Awards
- His film Thodu DongaluThodu DongaluThodu Dongalu or Todu Dongalu is one of Telugu language films.* Thodu Dongalu is a 1954 Telugu film directed by D. Yoganand starring N. T. Rama Rao....
- won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in TeluguNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in TeluguThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu Cinema winners: The awards received by the films released in the previous year are listed below...
- certificate of merit - 1955 - His film Parthiban Kanavu (1960 film)Parthiban Kanavu (1960 film)Parthiban Kanavu is a 1960 Black-and-white Historical fiction multilingual directed by D. Yoganand. The film starred Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala in the lead with S. V. Ranga Rao, Ashokan, T. S. Balaiah, Malathi, Ragini and S. V. Subbiah forms an ensemble cast. The film was based on 1942...
won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in TamilNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in TamilThe following lists the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. The year in the header refers to the date when the film was censored and submitted for the awards, without of regard of when the award was presented. Apart from the Silver Lotus Award "Certificate of Merit" was also given...
- silver medal - 1960 - His Ummadi KutumbamUmmadi KutumbamUmmadi Kutumbam is a 1967 Telugu Drama film directed by D. Yoganand.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao* Kaikala Satyanarayana* Krishna Kumari* M. Prabhakar Reddy* Savitri* Vanisree* Relangi Venkata Ramaiah...
(1967) film was selected for screening at Moscow Film Festival. - KalaimamaniKalaimamaniThe Kalaimamani is an award in Tamil Nadu state, India. These awards are given by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram for excellence in the field of art and literature....
Award from Government of Tamil Nadu in 1981.