Sobhan Babu

Sobhan Babu (born Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao; 14 January 1937 – 20 March 2008) was an Indian actor known for his work in Telugu cinema.[1][2] He made his film debut in Bhakta Sabari (1959), but Daiva Balam (1959) was his first official release.[3][4] He garnered four Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor, and Special Jury Award for Bangaru Panjaram (1969) at the 4th IFFI.[5][6] Sobhan Babu was featured in National Award winning films such as Sita Rama Kalyanam (1961), Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962), Lava Kusa (1963), Nartanasala (1963), which was featured at the 3rd Afro-Asian Film Festival, and Desamante Manushuloyi (1970).[3][7][8] He is often referred to as Nata Bushana.

Born on: 14 December, 1937

Born in: Krishna District, Madras Presidency, British India (now Andhra Pradesh, India)

Died on: 20 March, 2008