Chalam | |
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Born | |
Died | 4 May 1989 | (aged 59)
Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
Years active | 1953-1986 |
Spouse(s) | Ramana Kumari (Died in 1964) Sarada (m.1972; div.1984) |
Children | 3 |
Chalam (born Simhachalam Korada) (18 May 1929 – 4 May 1989) was an Indian film actor, and producer known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theatre. [1] In 1971 he produced and acted in Mattilo Manikyam which won the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 19th National Film Awards. [2] In a film career spanning 30 years, Chalam was starred in about 150 films in a variety of roles. [3]
Chalam married Ramanakumari, and changed his name to Ramana Chalam. They have 3 children. Ramana Kumari died in 1964 in a fire accident. Chalam later married, to Urvasi Sarada, his co-star in her debut film, Tandrulu Kodukulu in 1972. [4] They later divorced in 1984. [5]
Chalam died on 4 May 1989. Due to alcohol addiction, in his final days he also suffered from depression.
Best Feature Film in Telugu (Producer) Mattilo Manikyam [12] [13]
Chalam | |
---|---|
Born | |
Died | 4 May 1989 | (aged 59)
Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
Years active | 1953-1986 |
Spouse(s) | Ramana Kumari (Died in 1964) Sarada (m.1972; div.1984) |
Children | 3 |
Chalam (born Simhachalam Korada) (18 May 1929 – 4 May 1989) was an Indian film actor, and producer known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema, and Telugu theatre. [1] In 1971 he produced and acted in Mattilo Manikyam which won the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 19th National Film Awards. [2] In a film career spanning 30 years, Chalam was starred in about 150 films in a variety of roles. [3]
Chalam married Ramanakumari, and changed his name to Ramana Chalam. They have 3 children. Ramana Kumari died in 1964 in a fire accident. Chalam later married, to Urvasi Sarada, his co-star in her debut film, Tandrulu Kodukulu in 1972. [4] They later divorced in 1984. [5]
Chalam died on 4 May 1989. Due to alcohol addiction, in his final days he also suffered from depression.
Best Feature Film in Telugu (Producer) Mattilo Manikyam [12] [13]