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Apr 24, 2004 · Somayajulu, a dedicated artist and family man, left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and theater. His death in 2004, attributed to a heart attack, marked the end of an era, but his contributions continue to be celebrated, and his impact on Telugu entertainment remains unparalleled.
- Actor
- 30/07/1920
- J. V. Somayajulu
- 24/04/2004
In 1981, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his work in the classic Sankarabharanam. On the centenary of Indian cinema, Forbes included his performance in the film among the 25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema. [5]
May 2, 2013 · Surprisingly, Late J V Somayajulu was the only actor from Telugu film industry who got selected in the top 25 greatest acting performances list for his memorable acting performance in 1980 classic ‘Sankarabharanam’.
Apr 24, 2004 · J. V. Somayajulu was a veteran film and theater artist best known for the portrayal of Sankar Sastry in the Telugu classic movie Shankarabharanam. His outstanding performance also earned him Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu).
Apr 24, 2004 · Somayajulu, also served as head of the department of theater arts in Telugu University. His performance in Telugu classic film ‘’Shankarabharanam’’ is among the 25 greatest acting performances ever witnessed in Indian cinema.
- Male
- Movie Actor
For the development of Telugu theatre in the twin cities Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Somayajulu established 'Rasaranjani' along with his contemporaries, Chatla Sriramulu, Garimella Rama Murthy and Rallapalli. [2]
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Jonnalagadda Venkata Somayajulu (30 July 1920 or c. 1928 – 24 April 2004) was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and a few Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. In 1980, he received...
