Thursday, March 20, 2008

Obituary: Sobhanbabu, Family hero

Telugu film family hero, Sobhanbabu passed away in Chennai at 10:55 AM. He was admitted in Apollo hospitals after suffering injury during yoga. He was 71. He was survived by a wife and 4 children (1 son and 3 daughters). He will be remembered as a family hero in reel life and family man in real life. He was one of the most disciplined persons in film industry and a strong believer in real estate investment. He was a dream hero for many women in 70’s. He had a massive fan following among ladies in those days.


In his later years, he stayed away from cine industry. He was not attended even for the silver jubilee function of Telugu cinema industry.
Sobhanbabu profile:

Full name: Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao.

Nickname: Andhra Andagadu.

Age: 71 years.

Native place: Chinanandigama, G. Kondur (Mandal), Krishna Dt.

Born on: January 14, 1937.

Married: Kanthakumari in 1958.

First signed for: Daivabalam (1959).

First released movie: Bhaktha Sabari (1960).

Last movie: Dorababu.

Claim to fame: Veerabhimanyu and Manushulu Marali.

Awards: 4 Nandi awards, 5 filmfare awards and 1 national award (Bangaru Panjaram).

Best movies: Veerabhimanyu, Manushulu Marali, Jeevanajyothy, Sravanasandhya, Kartheekadeepam, Gorintaku, Babu, Lavakusa, Sampoorna Ramayanam, Bhalipeetham, Narthanasala etc.

Dream pair: Sobhanbabu - Sarada.

Investment philosophy: Real Estate is the best business.

Telugu cinema lost a great actor and person and many film personalities will surely miss this great advisor and philosopher.

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