Dasari Narayana Rao's journey in the telugu film industry and politics is nothing short of remarkable. Born on 4th May 1947 in Palakollu, West Godavari, to Sairaj and Mahalakshmi, Dasari's early life was marked by financial struggles after his family faced losses in the tobacco business. Forced to drop out of school temporarily, he later resumed his education with support from his teacher and peers, eventually completing his studies up to the tenth grade and joining intermediate.

Dasari Narayana Rao's entry into the film industry began in Chennai, where he initially worked in supporting roles for comedians. His career flourished, encompassing roles as an assistant director, production assistant, actor, writer, director, and producer across more than 150 films. He achieved widespread acclaim for his ability to bring out stellar performances from actors like ntr and ANR and pioneered films without traditional heroes, notably with the blockbuster "Osey Ramulamma," which showcased Vijayashanthi in a groundbreaking role for women-centric films.

In addition to his directorial prowess, dasari narayana rao authored over 220 films, earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. He played a pivotal role in introducing new talents to the telugu film industry.

In 1989, responding to the call of then congress President Rajiv Gandhi, Dasari ventured into politics and actively campaigned for the congress party. Following Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, Dasari briefly formed his own political party called telugu Mother in 1997, which garnered significant support but faced challenges due to time constraints, leading him to rejoin the Congress.

During his tenure with the congress party, dasari narayana rao was elected to the rajya sabha and served as the minister of Coal Mines. His political career was marked by his commitment to public service until his passing due to kidney problems.

Dasari Narayana Rao's legacy spans both the film industry and politics, where his contributions have left an indelible mark on telugu cinema and public life.
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30/06/2024 05:00 PM