Chiranjeevi
Born: : Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad
August 22, 1955
Narsapuram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation : Actor, politician
Political party : Praja Rajyam Party
Spouse : Smt. Surekha chiranjeevi
Children : Sushmitha, Ram Charan, Sreeja
Parents : Sri Venkata Rao, Smt. Anjana Devi
Awards : Padma Bhushan, Honorary Doctorate from Andhra
University
Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad on 22 August 1955) is an Indian film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu-language films along with a few Hindi films. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Chiranjeevi made his acting debut in Punadhirallu (1978); Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box office earlier though. His performance in Khaidi (1983) and Swayam Krushi (1987) got him recognition; the latter winning the Nandi Award. He subsequently played a variety of character types; his film roles along with his screen persona contributed to a change in the concept of a Telugu film hero.
Rudraveena (1988), for which director K. Balachander won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration was produced by Chiranjeevi..
Popularly known as a "megastar" in the media, Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. In 2006, he was presented with an honorary doctorate from Andhra University. Chiranjeevi is married to Surekha, the daughter of erstwhile comedian Allu Ramalingaiah. They have two daughters and a son, Ram Charan Teja, who is an actor in the Tollywood.
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