N. T. Rama Rao

Indian, Tollywood(Telugu Film Industry) Actor and Former Chief Minister of the State of Andhra Pradesh (1923–1996)
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N. T. Rama Rao

Summary

N. T. Rama Rao is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nemmikuru[2]. He was born on May 28, 1923[3]. He died in Hyderabad[4]. He died on January 18, 1996[5]. He worked as an actor[6], politician[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,331 views/month, #1,306 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • N. T. Rama Rao was born in Nemmikuru[2].
  • N. T. Rama Rao died in Hyderabad[4].
  • N. T. Rama Rao was born on May 28, 1923[3].
  • N. T. Rama Rao died on January 18, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at NTR Gardens[12].
  • N. T. Rama Rao's father was Nandamuri Lakshmaiah[13].
  • N. T. Rama Rao's mother was Nandamuri Venkata ramamma[14].
  • N. T. Rama Rao was married to Lakshmi Parvathi[15].
  • Among N. T. Rama Rao's spouses was Basava Tarakam[16].
  • Among N. T. Rama Rao's spouses was Nandamuri Basavatarakam[17].
  • A child of N. T. Rama Rao was Nandamuri Harikrishna[18].
  • A child of N. T. Rama Rao was Daggubati Purandeswari[19].
  • A child of N. T. Rama Rao was Nandamuri Balakrishna[20].
  • A child of N. T. Rama Rao was Nara Bhuvaneshwari[21].
  • N. T. Rama Rao held citizenship in India[22].
  • N. T. Rama Rao held citizenship in Dominion of India[23].
  • Telugu was N. T. Rama Rao's native language[24].
  • N. T. Rama Rao's professions included actor[6].
  • N. T. Rama Rao worked as a politician[7].
  • N. T. Rama Rao's professions included film director[8].
  • N. T. Rama Rao worked as a film producer[9].
  • N. T. Rama Rao worked as a film actor[10].
  • N. T. Rama Rao worked as a writer[25].
  • N. T. Rama Rao held the position of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh[26].
  • N. T. Rama Rao held the position of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nemmikuru[2], N. T. Rama Rao… he was born on May 28, 1923[3]. His father was Nandamuri Lakshmaiah[13]. His mother was Nandamuri Venkata ramamma[14]. Telugu was his native language[24].

Education

Educated at Andhra-Christian College[28], a university[29], in India[30], founded in 1885[31] and Andhra University[32], a university[33], in India[34], founded in 1926[35]. N. T. Rama Rao studied under Viswanatha Satyanarayana[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], politician[7], film director[8], film producer[9], film actor[10], and writer[25]. Positions held include Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh[26], a public office[37], in India[38], founded in 1956[39] and member of a Legislative Assembly of India[40], a position[41], in India[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Padma Shri in arts[43], a class of award[44], in India[45]; Nandi Award for Best Actor[46], a Nandi Award[47]; and Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu[48], a film award category[49], in India[50], founded in 1972[51].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lakshmi Parvathi[15], an author[52], b. 1955[53], of India[54]; Basava Tarakam[16]; and Nandamuri Basavatarakam[17]. Children include Nandamuri Harikrishna[18], a politician[55], 1956–2018[56], of India[57], awarded the Nandi Award[58]; Daggubati Purandeswari[19], a politician[59], b. 1959[60], of India[61]; Nandamuri Balakrishna[20], an actor[62], b. 1960[63], of India[64], awarded the Nandi Award[65]; and Nara Bhuvaneshwari[21]. N. T. Rama Rao's religion is recorded as Hinduism[66]. He was affiliated with the Telugu Desam Party[67].

Death and Burial

N. T. Rama Rao died on January 18, 1996[5]. He passed away in Hyderabad[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[68]. He is buried at NTR Gardens[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for N. T. Rama Rao include NTR district[69], a district of India[70], in India[71], founded in 2022[72] and NTR Trust[73], an organization[74], in India[75], founded in 1997[76], headquartered in Hyderabad[77].

Why It Matters

N. T. Rama Rao ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,331 views/month, #1,306 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for him include NTR district[69], a district of India[70], in India[71], founded in 2022[72] and NTR Trust[73], an organization[74], in India[75], founded in 1997[76], headquartered in Hyderabad[77].

FAQs

Where was N. T. Rama Rao born?

N. T. Rama Rao's place of birth was Nemmikuru[2].

Where did N. T. Rama Rao die?

N. T. Rama Rao passed away in Hyderabad[4].

Who were N. T. Rama Rao's parents?

N. T. Rama Rao's father was Nandamuri Lakshmaiah[13]. N. T. Rama Rao's mother was Nandamuri Venkata ramamma[14].

Who was N. T. Rama Rao married to?

N. T. Rama Rao's spouses include Lakshmi Parvathi[15], Basava Tarakam[16], and Nandamuri Basavatarakam[17].

What did N. T. Rama Rao do for work?

N. T. Rama Rao worked as actor[6], politician[7], film director[8], film producer[9], and film actor[10].

Where did N. T. Rama Rao go to school?

N. T. Rama Rao was educated at Andhra-Christian College[28] and Andhra University[32].

What awards did N. T. Rama Rao receive?

Honors received include Padma Shri in arts[43], Nandi Award for Best Actor[46], and Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu[48].

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