Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Raja Babu

Raja Babu (Telugu: రాజబాబు, born Punyamurthula Appalaraju, Telugu: పుణ్యమూర్తుల అప్పలరాజు; 20 October 1937 – 7 February 1983) was an Indian film actor, comedian and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Touted to be one of the finest Indian comedians, A 9 ft bronze statue of Rajababu, was unveiled in his birthplace of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh India.

He was born in Rajamundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh to Punyamurthula Umamaheswara Rao and Ramanamma as Appala Raju. His brothers are also noted comedians, Chitti Babu Punyamurthula and Ananth Punyamurthula. He passed out Intermediate study and successfully completed Teacher Training Course. He worked sometime as Telugu teacher. He used to play in dramas during that period like Kukka Pilla Dorikindi, Naalugilla Chaavadi and Alluri Sitarama Raju.

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