Akkineni Nageswara Rao

(1923-2014)

Indian film actor and producer

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Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923 – 22 January 2014), known as ANR, was an Indian actor and film producer in Telugu cinema. Over his seven decade career, he became a prominent figures in the industry, and is among most influential actors of Indian cinema. Nageswara Rao received seven state Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. He was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, in 1990. Additionally, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (2011), Padma Bhushan (1988) and Padma Shri (1968), by the Government of India for his contributions to art and cinema.

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Born	Akkineni Nageswara Rao 20 September 1923 Venkataraghavapuram, Gudivada Taluk, Krishna District, AP, India
Died	22 January 2014 (aged 90) Hyderabad, India
Zodiac	Virgo
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