Sobhan Babu (Telugu: శోభన్ బాబు) About this sound pronunciation (help·info) (January 14, 1937 – March 20, 2008), professionally and popularly known as Sobhan Babu, was a "Tollywood" film actor.
Born as Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao to a middle-class family, Sobhan went on to become a romantic icon and was one of the top Tollywood heros for two decades. He made his film debut with Daivabalam directed by Vasanthkumar Reddy, but his first film to hit the screens was Bhakta Sabari.
Sobhan's Manushulu Marali ran for 25 weeks, a record-breaking achievement in those days. He received the Filmfare Award four times, the Nandi Award five times and the AP Cine Goers Award eight times.Writer cum film journalist Akella Raghavendra wrote a book on evergreen actor Sobhan Babu titled as Sobhan Babu Jeevita Charitra-Parugu Aapadam O Kala.
Background
The son of Uppu Suryanarayana Rao, Babu had three sisters Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala, and a brother, Sambasiva Rao.
Babu completed his initial schooling in Kuntamukkula Mylavaram. He pursued his Intermediate in Vijayawada and finished his degree at Andhra-Christian College in Guntur. Later, he studied law in Chennai, but ultimately discontinued it.
He married Shanta Kumari on 15 May 1958; they had a son, Karuna Seshu and three daughters: Mrudula, Prashanti and Nivedita.
Babu's first film was Bhakta Sabari. Chitrapu Narayana Murthy was his first director. His film Manushulu Maarali ran for 25 weeks which was a record at that time. His first colour film was Kannavari Kalalu.For the first time he went abroad for a film shooting for Ramudu-Parasuramudu. He made a dual role in Potti Pleader for the first time.
He was honored with several Nandi Awards by the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was given the honorific, "Natabooshana", which became his last name in movie credits[citation needed]. his last grand son alapati siddharth was born two months following his death
Career
Sobhan Babu made his debut in the film Daivabalam. [1] After that he acted in many films playing small roles.
Veerabhimanyu (1965) was his first movie as a "solo hero". This movie turned out to be a big hit. After this, however, he still played small roles in many films in order to earn money for his family. After the huge success of Manushulu Maarali, he acted in films until 1997.
The highlight of Shoban Babu's career was the three consecutive Filmfare awards he won between 1974-1976 (1974 - Khaidi Babayi, 1975 - Jeevana Jyothi, and 1976 - Soggadu). This was a record for the Telugu film industry. Babu was only the second actor (after Dilip Kumar) to receive three consecutive Filmfare trophies.[citation needed]
His rise in the acting industry was also a boon to producers with Babu's successive hits including Veerabhimanyu, Manushulu Marali, Kalyana Mandapam, and Tahsildhargaari Ammaayi, which earned Babu a large fan base.
Sobhanbabu had paired up with Sharada for several films and they were a hit pair. It was a unique combination. Sobhan Babu known for his glamour and Sarada for her outstanding, performance-oriented roles.
Sobhan Babu is known for his glamor. A single strand of hair (may be a couple) curled down on his forehead is his trademark style. Its so popular that every Telugu movie goer would instantly recognize it as his style.
Though several senior artists had lost their earnings either by producing films or in some other way, Sobhanbabu had a planned career. He invested all his earnings in real estate. After his retirement he lead a peaceful life with a complete happy family with sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and grandchildren like a real life hero.
Sobhan Babu has passed away on March 20, 2008 due to heart attack.
Awards
* Filmfare Awards (4): 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976
* Nandi Best Actor Award from AP Govt (5): 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976
* AP Cinegoers Award (8) : 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1985, 1989
* Madras Film Fans Award (9) : 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985
* Vamsi Berkely Award (3) : 1978, 1984, 1985
* AP Film Fans Award (2) : 1971, 1974
* Andhrapatrika Award (2) : 1970, 1985
* Film World (2) : 1971, 1975
* Central Govt Award for the best classical film hero award (1): Bangaru Panjaram 1970
* Filmalaya(1) : 1975
* Cine World(1) : 1975
* Kalasagar(2) : 1975 1986
* Kalasravanthi(1): 1992
Filmography
He acted in 230 movies. In almost 200 of those he played a hero.
1959
1. Daivabalam (NTR,Sobhan Babu)
1960
1. Bhaktha Sabari
1961
1. Seetharama Kalyanam (N.T. Rama Rao, Harinath, Sobhan Babu, B. Saroja Devi)
1962
1. Bhishma (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Anjali Devi)
2. Mahamantri Timmarasu (N.T. Rama Rao, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Sobhan Babu, Devika)
1963
1. Irugu Porugu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Krishna Kumari)
2. Somavaara Vratha Mahatyam (Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu)
3. Lava Kusha (N.T. Rama Rao, Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu, Anjali Devi)
4. Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (Akkineni, Sobhan Babu, Savithri, Krishna Kumari)
5. Narthanasala (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Savithri, S. V. Ranga Rao, L. Vijaylakshmi, Kantha Rao)
1964
1. Navagraha Pooja Mahima (Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu)
2. Karna (Shivaji Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Savithri, Devika)
3. Deshadrohulu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Devika)
4. Mairaavana
1965
1. Sumangali (anr, Jaggayya, Savithri, Sobhan Babu)
2. Prameelarjuna Yuddham (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, B. Saroja Devi, Vanisri)
3. Pratigna Palana (Kantha Rao, Sobhan Babu)
4. Veerabhimanyu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Kanchana, Kantha Rao)
1966
1. Shri Krishna Pandaviyam (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, K. R. Vijaya)
2. Loguttu Perumaalakeruka(Sobhan Babu, Rajasri)
3. Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, K. R. Vijaya)
4. Potti Pleader (Sobhan Babu, Vanisri, B. Padmanabham)
5. Bhaktha Pothana
6. Gudachari 116 (Krishna, Sobhan Babu, Jayalalitha)
1967
1. Pinni (Sobhan Babu, vijaynirmala, devika)
2. Sathyame Jayam (Sobhan Babu, rajasri)
3. Sri Krishnavataram(N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu)
4. Punyavathi(N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, krishnakumari)
5. Poola Rangadu (anr, Sobhan Babu, jamuna, vijaynirmala)
6. Aadapaduchu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, chandrakala, vanisri)
7. Raktha Sindhooram
8. Kambhoja Raju Katha (Sobhan Babu, rajasri, l.vijaylakshmi)
9. private mastaru (Sobhan Babu, krishna)
10. Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (Sobhan Babu, padmanabam, rajasri)
1968
1. Bharya (Sobhan Babu,vanisree)
2. Chuttarikaalu (Sobhan Babu,jagayya,lakshmi,jayanthi)
3. Mana Samsaram (Sobhan Babu,bharathi)
4. Panthaalu-Pattinpulu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
5. Lakshmee Nivaasam (Sobhan Babu,krishna,svr,vanisri,bharathi,anjalidevi)
6. jeevitha bandham
7. veeranjaneya (kantharao,Sobhan Babu,arjajanardhanrao)
8. Kalisina Manasulu( Sobhan Babu,bharathi)
9. Kumkuma Bharine (Sobhan Babu,anjalidevi)
1969
1. Manchi Mithrulu (Sobhan Babu, Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala, Githanjali)
2. Bangaru Panjaram (Sobhan Babu, Vanisri)
3. Vichithra Kutumbam (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Krishna, Savithri, Vijaya Nirmala, Sheela)
4. Satthekaalapu Sattheyya (Sobhan Babu, Rajasri)
5. Buddhimanthudu (anr, Sobhan Babu)
6. Maamaku Thagga Kodalu (Sobhan Babu, Rajasulochana)
7. Nindu Hrudayaalu (N.T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu, Chalam, Vanisri, Chandrakala, Githanjali)
8. Manushulu Marali (Sobhan Babu, Sharada, Kanchana)
9. Maathrudevatha (ntr, Sobhan Babu, Savithri, Chandrakala)
10. Kannula Panduga (Sobhan Babu, K. R. Vijaya)
11. Thaaraashashaankam (Sobhan Babu, Devika)
12. Pratheekaaram (Sobhan Babu, Sandhya Rani)
1970
1. Bhale Gudachari (Sobhan Babu,sunandha)
2. Petthandaarlu (Sobhan Babu)
3. Maa Manchi Akkayya (Sobhan Babu,kr vijaya)
4. Pasidi Manasulu (Sobhan Babu,saradha)
5. Jagat Jetteelu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
6. Thalli Dandrulu (Sobhan Babu,harinath,jagayya,savithri,y.vijaya,vijaylalitha,chandrakala)
7. Maayani Mamatha (ntr,Sobhan Babu,b sarojadevi,lakshmi)
8. Inti Gouravam (Sobhan Babu,aarthi)
9. Iddaru Ammaayilu (anr,Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
10. Deshamante Manushuloi (Sobhan Babu,chandrakala)
1971
1. Mooga Prema (Sobhan Babu, chalam, vanisri, vijaylalitha)
2. Kathaanaayakuraalu (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
3. Vichithra Daapathyam (Sobhan Babu, vijaynirmala)
4. Debbaku Taa Dongala Mutaa (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
5. Sathee Anasooya (Sobhan Babu, jamuna)
6. Sisindri Chittibaabu (Sobhan Babu, saradha)
7. Kalyana Mandapam (Sobhan Babu, kanchana)
8. Bangaaru Thalli (Sobhan Babu, jamuna, krishnamraju, venniradai nirmala)
9. Naa thammudu (Sobhan Babu, jagayya, bharathi)
10. Chinna Naati Snehithulu (ntr,Sobhan Babu, devika, jagayya, vanisri)
11. Ramaalaayam (Sobhan Babu, jagayya, jamuna, vijaynirmala)
12. Koothuru Kodalu (Sobhan Babu, vijaylalitha)
13. Thallee Koothullu (Sobhan Babu, kanchana)
14. Tahsildaar Gari Ammaayi (Sobhan Babu, jamuna)
15. Chelleli Kapuram (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
16. Jagath Jenthreelu (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
1972
1. Amma Maata (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
2. Sampoorna Ramayanam (Sobhan Babu, svr, chandrakala, jamuna)
3. Vamshoddhaarakudu (Sobhan Babu, kanchana)
4. Kilaadi Bullodu (Sobhan Babu, chandrakala)
5. shanti nilayam (Sobhan Babu, chandrakala)
6. Manavudu Danavudu (Sobhan Babu, saradha, krishnakumari)
7. Kanna Talli (Sobhan Babu, chandrakala)
8. Kalam Marindi (Sobhan Babu, saradha)
1973
1. Pedda Koduku (Sobhan Babu,kanchana)
2. Jeevana Tharangaalu (Sobhan Babu,krishnamraju,chandramohan,vanisri,lakshmi)
3. Sharada (Sobhan Babu,saradha,jayanthi)
4. Jeevitham (Sobhan Babu,saradha,jayanthi)
5. Puttinillu-Mettinillu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,chandrakala,lakshmi,savithri)
6. Minor Babu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
7. Idhaa Lokam (Sobhan Babu,saradha)
8. Doctor babu (Sobhan Babu,jayalalitha)
9. Ganga Manga (Sobhan Babu,krishna,vanisri)
1974
1. Kannavari Kalalu (Sobhan Babu, vanisri, latha)
2. Khaidi Baabaayi (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
3. Kodenaagu (Sobhan Babu, chandrakala, lakshmi)
4. Andaru Dongale (Sobhan Babu,svr,nagabushanam,lakshmi)
5. Chakravakam (Sobhan Babu,vanisri,chandrakala)
6. Manchi Manushulu (Sobhan Babu,manjula)
1975
1. Devudu Chesina Pelli (Sobhan Babu, saradha)
2. Andaroo Manchivare (Sobhan Babu, manjula)
3. Baabu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri, lakshmi)
4. Jeevana Jyothi (Sobhan Babu, vanisri)
5. Bali Peetam (Sobhan Babu, vanisri, srividhya)
6. Jebu Donga (Sobhan Babu, jayasudha)
7. Gunavanthudu (Sobhan Babu, manjula)
8. Soggadu (Sobhan Babu, jayachitra, jayasudha)
1976
1. Picchi maaraaju (Sobhan Babu,manjula)
2. Iddaroo Iddare (Sobhan Babu,krishnamraju,chandrakala,manjula)
3. Prema bandham (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
4. Raju vedale (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
5. Pogarubothu (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
6. monagaadu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha,manjula)
7. raaja (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
1977
1. Kurukshethram (Sobhan Babu, Krishna, Krishnam Raju, Chandramohan, Jamuna, Chandrakala, Latha, Vijaya Nirmala, Jayaprada)
2. Ee tharam Manishi (Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada, Lakshmi)
3. Jeevitha Nauka (Sobhan Babu, Jayasudha, Jayaprada)
4. khaidhi kaalidas (Sobhan Babu, Deepa)
5. Gadusu Pillodu (Sobhan Babu, Jayasudha)
1978
1. Naayudu baava (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha,jayasudha)
2. Nindu Manishi (Sobhan Babu,jayachitra)
3. Manchi Baabaayi (Sobhan Babu,jayachitra,jayasudha)
4. Kalaanthakulu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
5. Mallepoovu (Sobhan Babu,lakshmi,jayasudha)
6. Radhakrishna (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha,rupa)
7. Enki Naayud Baava (Sobhan Babu,vanisri)
1979
1. Raama baanam (Sobhan Babu,krishnamraju,jayasudha)
2. Bangaaru chellelu (Sobhan Babu,sridevi,jayasudha)
3. Karthika Deepam (Sobhan Babu,saradha,sridevi,geetha)
4. Joodhagaadu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
5. Mande Gundelu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,jayapradha,jayasudha)
6. Gorintaku (Sobhan Babu,sujatha,padma)
1980
1. Mahaa lakshmi (Sobhan Babu, Vanisri, subhashini)
2. Chandeepriya (Sobhan Babu, Chiranjeevi, Jayaprada)
3. Kaksha (Sobhan Babu, Jamuna, Sridevi, Jayachitra)
4. Mosagadu (Sobhan Babu, Chiranjeevi, Sridevi)
5. Sannaayi Appanna (Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada)
6. Chesina Baasalu (Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada)
7. Dharma Chakram (Sobhan Babu, Jayaprada)
8. Kodallosthunnaaru Jaagrattha (Sobhan Babu, Sharada, Geetha)
9. Ramudu Parashu Ramudu (Sobhan Babu, Latha, Rathi)
10. Maanavudu Mahaneeyudu (Sobhan Babu, Sujatha)
1981
1. Pandanti Jeevitham (Sobhan Babu,saradha,vijayshanthi)
2. Jagamondi (Sobhan Babu,rathi)
3. Devudu Mavaih (shobna,vanisri)
4. Illaalu (Sobhan Babu,sridevi,jayasudha)
5. Deepaaraadhana (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha)
6. Samsaaram Santhaanam (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
7. Jeevitha Ratham (Sobhan Babu,rathi,sumalatha)
8. Gharaanaa Gangulu (Sobhan Babu,sridevi)
9. Girijaa Kalkyaanam (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha)
10. Alludugaroo Zindaabaad (Sobhan Babu,saradha,geetha)
1982
1. Vamsha Gouravam (Sobhan Babu,sujatha)
2. Iddaru Kodukulu (Sobhan Babu,radha)
3. Krishanaarjunulu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,jayapradha,sridevi)
4. Prema Moorhtulu (Sobhan Babu,radha,lakshmi)
5. Korukunna Mogudu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
6. Pratheekaaram (Sobhan Babu,sujatha)
7. Swayamvaram (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha)
8. Devatha (Sobhan Babu,sridevi,jayapradha)
9. Illaali Korikalu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
10. Bandhaalu - Anubandhaalu (Sobhan Babu,chiranjeevi,lakshmi)
1983
1. Balidaanam (Sobhan Babu,madhavi)
2. Raghu Raamudu (Sobhan Babu,sujatha,sumalatha)
3. Mundadugu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,sridevi,jayapradha)
4. Mugguru Monagaallu (Sobhan Babu,radhika,lakshmi)
5. Thodoo Needaa (Sobhan Babu,saritha,radhika)
6. Raja Kumaar(Sobhan Babu,jayasudha,ambica)
1984
1. Iddaru Dongalu (Sobhan Babu,krishna,jayasudha,radha)
2. Baavaamaradallu (Sobhan Babu,suhasini,radhika)
3. Punyam Koddhee Purushudu (Sobhan Babu,radhika,jayasudha)
4. Jagan (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha,sumalatha)
5. Kodetraachu (Sobhan Babu,sridevi)
6. Dandayaathra (Sobhan Babu,suman,jayasudha)
7. Illaalu Priyuraalu (Sobhan Babu,suhasini,pallavi)
8. Mister Vijay (Sobhan Babu,radha)
9. Abhimanyudu (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi,radhika)
10. Bhaaryaamani (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
11. Daanavudu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
12. Sampurna Premaayanam (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha)
1985
1. Mahaa Sangraamam (Sobhan Babu,krishna,jayapradha,jayasudha)
2. Kongu Mudi (Sobhan Babu,suhasini)
3. Maangalya Balam (shobna,radhika,jayasudha)
4. Jackie (Sobhan Babu,suhasini,sumalatha)
5. Devaalayam (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)
6. Ooriki Soggaadu (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)
7. Maharaaju (Sobhan Babu,suhasini)
8. Mugguru Mithrulu (Sobhan Babu,muralimohan,chandramohan,suhasini,sumalatha,tulasi)
9. Sri Vaaru (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)
1986
1. Shravana Sandhya (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi,suhasini)
2. Driver Babu (Sobhan Babu,radha)
3. Mister Bharath (Sobhan Babu,rajasekhar,suhasini,rajani)
4. Jeevana Poraatam (Sobhan Babu,rajanikanth,naresh,vijayshanthi,oorvasi,radhika)
5. Jeevana Raagam (Sobhan Babu,sumalatha,sarathbabu,jayasudha)
6. Bandham (Sobhan Babu,radhika)
7. Dharmapeetam Daddharillindhi (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha)
8. Vijrumbhana (Sobhan Babu,shobana)
9. Adavi Raajaa (Sobhan Babu,radha)
10. Sakkanodu (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)
11. Jailu Pakshi (Sobhan Babu,radhika,sumalatha)
1987
1. Punnami chandrudu(Sobhan Babu,suhasini)
2. Ummadi Mogudu (Sobhan Babu,keerthisingh)
3. Kalyaana Thaamboolam (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi,sarathbabu)
4. Kartheeka pournami (Sobhan Babu,bhanupriya,radhika)
5. Punya Dampathulu (Sobhan Babu,suhasini)
1988
1. Samsaaram (Sobhan Babu,rajendraprasad,saradha,jayapradha,rajani)
2. Donga Pelli (Sobhan Babu,vijayshanthi)
3. Doragaarintlo Dongodu (Sobhan Babu,radha)
4. Chattamtho Chadarangam (Sobhan Babu,saradha)
5. Bharyaa Bharthalu (Sobhan Babu,radha)
6. Annaa Chellelu (Sobhan Babu,radhika,jeevitha,sarathbabu)
1989
1. Dorikithe Dongalu (Sobhan Babu,radha,vijayshanthi)
2. Soggaadi Kaapuram (Sobhan Babu,radha)
1990
1. Doshi Nirdoshi (Sobhan Babu,suman,sumithra,lizi)
1991
1. Sarpa Yaagam (Sobhan Babu,roja,rekha)
1992
1. BalaramaKrishnulu (Sobhan Babu,rajasekhar,jagapathibabu,ramyakrishna,srividhya,kalpana,rajeevi)
2. Ashwamedham (Sobhan Babu,balakrishna,nagma,meena,geetha)
1993
1. Yevandee aavida vacchindhi (Sobhan Babu,saradha,vanisri,harish,ramba)
1994
1. Jeevitha Khaidhi (Sobhan Babu,jayapradha,jayasudha)
1995
1. Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu (Sobhan Babu,jayasudha,indraja)
2. Dorababu (Sobhan Babu,priyaraman,)
3. Adavi Dora (Sobhan Babu,surabhi,radha)
1996
1. hello guru (Sobhan Babu,aamani,suhasini,nirosha,ali rr)
Death
Babu died at his home on March 20, 2008 following a heart attack at the age of 71. He is survived by four children — three daughters and one son.
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sobhan_Babu
