Brahmanandam

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Brahmanandam (Telugu:బ్రహ్మానందం) is a popular Telugu film comedian-actor. The roles he portrayed are usually comic in nature.

Background

Brahmanandam a vishwabrahmin, was born on February 1,1956 at Sattenapalli,Andhra Pradesh,India.Prior to movies, he was a Telugu lecturer in the town of Attili, a town in West Godavari district which is very near to Bhimavaram in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He began his filming career with popular Telugu director and writer, Jandhyala's "Aha Na Pellanta" in which Rajendra Prasad played the lead role. Owing to his comic abilities, he is now one of the most respected comedians in the history of Tollywood.

According to him, Jandhyala was the best comedy director he has ever worked with. He is presently writing a book based on his experiences in the film industry.

Family

He has two sons and the elder son Gautam has been introduced to the Telugu film industry through Pallakilo Pellikooturu. The film is directed by renowned choreographer and writer, Chandrabose's wife Suchitra.

Awards

* Acharya Nagarjuna University awarded Brahmanandam with honorable doctorate award.
* He has been selected for 2005 year's Allu Award instituted in the memory of Allu Rama Lingaiah. On October 1, 2005, the award was presented to him at a function in Hyderabad. The award consists of a "Swarna Kankanam" (Translation: Gold bracelet), a citation and a souvenir.
* He recently earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for acting in 754 Telugu films in 20 years.cite news| title=Guinness record for Brahmanandam| work= [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com The Times of India] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Guinness_record_for_Brahmanandam/articleshow/2622862.cms|accessdate= 2008-01-01|date=2007-12-15]

Partial Filmography

References

External links

*imdb name|id=0103977|name=Brahmanandam
* [http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-brahmanandam.html Interview With Brahmanandam] [http://www.brahmifan.com/ Brahmanandam fan's site]
* [http://world-amazing-facts.blogspot.com/2007/12/world-records-for-acting-in-754-indian.html Guinness World Records for Acting in 754 Indian Films]
* [http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/felicitation-brahmanandam1/index.html#thumbsrow5 Brahmanandam Felicitation]