Telugu News
'Aadavari Matlaki': For all you ladies out there!
Yesterday evening saw the start of a new program in Zee Telugu. Titled 'Aadavari Matlaki' this is an exclusive game show for women, that will be telecast from Monday to Thursday every week at 7.30 pm in the evening.The presenter of this show is…
Shoban Babu: A silent tribute to a shining star
Telugu actor Shoban Babu passed yesterday at his home in Mehta Nagar, Chennai. He was 71. The deceased actor is survived by his wife, a son and three daughters. The entire film industry was present at his home to offer their last respects.Braving the…
Shoban Babu passes away
Shoban Babu (1937-2008)Actor Shoban Babu passed away this morning at 11 a.m. at the Chennai Appollo Hospital. He was 70. It is said that he collapsed while performing yoga in his house at Mehta Nagar. The actor was immediately rushed to a hospital where…
Narasimha Rao wanted Rajini as CM?
Former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao offered CM post to Superstar Rajinikanth in 1996. The then PM had called up Rajini and told him to contest state elections on behalf of Congress. He assured him that he would be made the Chief Minister of Tamil…
Nag, Genelia get Nandi Awards for 2006
Nagarjuna got thebest actor award for 2006, while the best actress award went to Nandita Das for her redistic portrayal in 'Kamli'. Genelia, who has bagged many popular awards for her line-wire performance in 'Bommarillu', had to suffice with the Special Jury Award.The Nandi…
Yeleti's talent search
We are not simply punning here. Star hunts are becoming a norm in the Telugu film industry. For all those who wouldn't believe talent hunts led to stardom, then here's a quick update. Shreya Ghosal and Sunidhi Chauhan, both of whom give playback in Telugu…
P Susheela gets Padma Bhushan, wishes to give playback
She is the nightingale of the south. Havingstarted her illustrious career in 1950,she has sung in various south Indianlanguages apart from Hindi.Born in Vijayanagaram in AndhraPradesh in 1935, she sang her firstduet with AM Raja in 1950.Like they…
NRIs express confidence in Chiranjeevi
The members of Progressive Telugu Forum( PTF) embarked on a mission to bring in awareness of the current political scenario in Andhra Pradesh and the essence of new party with Chiranjeevi as the leader. They have started an online petition for the NRIs to offer…
ATA gives Lifetime Achievement Award to Krishnam Raju
At a special function held at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, Krishnam Raju was given the lifetime achievement award by ATA.Dr C Narayana Reddy gave away the award to the rebel star. Chief Minister DR YS Rajasekhara Reddy was the chief guest at the function. Along…
Chiru's father passes away
Megastar Chiranjeevi's father succumbed to a heart ailment in the early hours of today. He has been suffering for a few days now. Konedela Venkata Rao was 70 and is survived by his three sons, actors Chiranjeevi, Naga Babu and Pawan Kalyan and two daughters…