Jamuna Ramanarao
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Jamuna is a veteran Telugu
actress, a director and a politician.
to Nippani Srinivas Rao, a Madhwa Brahmin business man, and Kausalya Devi, an Arya Vysya. She grew up in Duggirala
, Guntur District
in Andhra Pradesh
state, India
.
She acted in 198 films in Telugu
and other south Indian languages. She also acted in Hindi films, winning the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
for Milan
(1967), repeating her role from the original Telugu film Mooga Manasulu
(1963).
She also established Telugu artist association and doing social service through it for the last 25 years.
She joined Congress party in 1980s and switched to B.J.P.
in 1990s.
, in 1965. They have a son, Vamsikrishna and daughter, Shravanthi. They live in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
, India
.
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...
actress, a director and a politician.
Early life and background
Jamuna was born in Nidamaru, GunturGuntur
Guntur , is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located to the north and west of the Bay of Bengal. It is approximately to the south of the national capital, New Delhi and south east of state capital, Hyderabad. Guntur is the fourth largest city in Andhra...
to Nippani Srinivas Rao, a Madhwa Brahmin business man, and Kausalya Devi, an Arya Vysya. She grew up in Duggirala
Duggirala
Duggirala is a village and mandal located in Guntur district. Duggirala station is located on the Howrah-Chennai mainline. It is famous for its Turmeric Market. Turmeric is a primary cash crop grown by farmers around this region. The factory here has contributed to the wealth of several farmers...
, Guntur District
Guntur district
Guntur district is located in Andhra Pradesh along the east coast of Bay of Bengal. The district has a coastline of around 100 kilometers. Guntur City is the largest city in the district and administrative center of Guntur District. The district is a major center for learning.-Etymology:There are...
in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
state, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Career
Jamuna was a stage artist in school. Her mother taught her vocal music and harmonium. Dr. Rajarao watched her stage show Maa Bhoomi and gave her offer to act in his movie Puttillu in 1952.She acted in 198 films in Telugu
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...
and other south Indian languages. She also acted in Hindi films, winning the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
for Milan
Milan (1967 film)
Milan is a 1967 Hindi film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It was a remake of his hit Telugu film Mooga Manasulu and was produced by L. V. Prasad. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Nutan, Jamuna , Pran and Deven Varma. The award-winning and very popular music was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal...
(1967), repeating her role from the original Telugu film Mooga Manasulu
Mooga Manasulu
Mooga Manasulu or Moogamanasulu is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film based on the concept of reincarnation. It is ever lasting musical hit film; all the songs are heard even today. They are combined effort of Atreya, K. V. Mahadevan, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P....
(1963).
She also established Telugu artist association and doing social service through it for the last 25 years.
She joined Congress party in 1980s and switched to B.J.P.
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
in 1990s.
Personal life
She married Professor Juluri Ramana Rao, a Zoology professor in Osmania UniversityOsmania University
Osmania University , , since 1918, is a public university located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established and named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. It is the first Indian University to have Urdu and...
, in 1965. They have a son, Vamsikrishna and daughter, Shravanthi. They live in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Awards
- 1968: Filmfare Best Supporting Actress AwardFilmfare Best Supporting Actress AwardThe Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
- MilanMilan (1967 film)Milan is a 1967 Hindi film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It was a remake of his hit Telugu film Mooga Manasulu and was produced by L. V. Prasad. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Nutan, Jamuna , Pran and Deven Varma. The award-winning and very popular music was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal... - 2008: NTR National AwardNTR National AwardThe NTR National Award is an annual award to recognize people for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Indian film industry.NTR National Film Award is an award instituted in the honor of an Indian Film Actor, director, producer, and a politician, N.T. Rama Rao by the state of Andhra...
Filmography
- JayabheriJayabheriJayabheri is a 1959 Telugu musical hit film directed by P. Pullaiah and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film is based on the 1947 production by V. Shantaram, titled Lokshahir Ram Joshi in Marathi and Matwala Shayar Ram Joshi in Hindi.-The plot:The story setting...
- BhookailasBhookailasBhookailas is a 2007 Telugu film, starring Venu Madhav, Mumaith Khan, and Gowri Munjal. It is based on the real estate boom of Hyderabad....
- Samsaram
- Dorikite Dongalu
- EkaveeraEkaveeraEkaveera is an Indian novel written by Kavi Samrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu language. It was penned between 1925–29 and was published in Bharathi magazine in 1935. Originally written in Telugu, it has since been translated into various Indian languages. In 1969, a film version was...
(1969) - Bangaru PapaBangaru PapaBangaru Papa is a 1954 Telugu film directed by B. N. Reddi. It is based on the 1861 English novel Silas Marner of George Eliot. B. N. Reddi personally considered it as his best cinematic work. It portrayed the acting skills of Nata Sarvabhouma S. V. Ranga Rao...
(1954) - Srikakula Andhramaha Vishnu
- Donga RamuduDonga RamuduDonga Ramudu is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao of Annapoorna Pictures. Lyrics are penned by Samudrala Raghavacharya including the Bhale Tatha Mana Bapuji song on Mahatma Gandhi.-The plot:Ramu and Lakshmi are siblings. Ramu used to...
(1955) - Muddu BiddaMuddu BiddaMuddu Bidda is a 1956 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by K. B. Tilak. It is debut film for Tilak under the banner Anupama Films.It is remade into Hindi language as Chhoti Bahu in 1971 directed by K. B. Tilak himself.-Cast:...
(1956) - Srikrishna Tulabharam
- Manchi Manishi
- IlavelpuIlavelpuIlavelpu 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...
(1956) - Gulebakavali KathaGulebakavali KathaFor information on the nocturnal flower Gul-e-Bakavali, refer Epiphyllum oxypetalum.Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Telugu fantasy film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by N. T. Rama Rao...
(1962) - PoolarangaduPula RangaduPoola Rangadu is a 1967 Tollywood film that is loosely based on A. J. Cronin's novel, Beyond This Place. It was directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and stars ANR and Jamuna. It is a commercial hit film with some good songs.-The plot:...
- Poojaphalam
- RamuRamu (film)Ramu is a 1968 Telugu Drama film produced by AVM Productions and directed by A. C. Trilogchander. The soundtrack is very good with music score provided by R. Goverdhanam and songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao and P. Susheela, most memorable one Raa Raa Krishnayya.-Plot:The story is...
- Appu Chesi Pappu KooduAppu Chesi Pappu Koodu-2008 film:Appuchesi Pappukudu was remade in 2008 directed by Relangi Narasimha Rao and starring Rajendra Prasad and Madhumitha in lead roles.-External links:* * * *...
- Bhagyarekha
- ChiranjeevuluChiranjeevuluChiranjeevulu is a 1956 Telugu film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah and produced by D. L. Narayana of Vinoda Pictures.-Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Mohan* Jamuna Ramanarao ... Radha* Gummadi Venkateswara Rao ... Dr. Krishna...
(1956) - Buddhimantudu
- Ramudu BheemuduRamudu BheemuduRamudu Bheemudu is a 1964 Telugu film directed by Tapi Chanakya. It was the first movie of D. Rama Naidu as a producer. N.T. Rama Rao played the dual role as "Ramudu" and "Bheemudu". It was remade into Tamil as Enga Veettu Pillai With M. G...
(1964) - Bobbili YuddhamBobbili YuddhamBobbili Yuddham is a 1964 Telugu historical film produced and directed by C. Seetaram. The story is about the Battle of Bobbili between Bobbili and Vizianagaram kingdoms in 1757.-Songs:...
(1964) - IllarikamIllarikamIllarikam is a 1959 Telugu film directed by T. Prakash Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna. It is a Silver Jubilee film produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. The songs are very popular, particularly bhalE chance-lE describes the virtures of the Telugu...
(1959) - Leta Manasulu
- Eedu Jodu
- Muralikrishna (1964)
- Gundamma KathaGundamma KathaGundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath...
- MissammaMissamma*Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah...
- Mooga ManasuluMooga ManasuluMooga Manasulu or Moogamanasulu is a 1963 Telugu Drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. The film based on the concept of reincarnation. It is ever lasting musical hit film; all the songs are heard even today. They are combined effort of Atreya, K. V. Mahadevan, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, P....
(1963) - Adajanma
- Puttilu
- Keelu BommaluKeelu BommaluKeelu Bommalu is a 1965 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao and produced by Gangaram of Hyderabad Films.-The plot:Drama of a student of religion who comes to realise he is selfish and learns to help others.-Cast:...
(1965) - MilanMilan (1967 film)Milan is a 1967 Hindi film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It was a remake of his hit Telugu film Mooga Manasulu and was produced by L. V. Prasad. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Nutan, Jamuna , Pran and Deven Varma. The award-winning and very popular music was given by Laxmikant Pyarelal...
(1967)