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B. N. Reddy
Indian film director, producer and screenwriter (1908–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with B. Nagi Reddy or Bhuma Nagi Reddy.
Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy (16 November 1908 – 8 November 1977), professionally known as B. N. Reddy, was an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was an early figure in the Telugu cinema.[1] Many of his earlier films like Vande Mataram (1939), Devatha (1941) had V. Nagayya as the lead. His Malliswari (1951) starring N. T. Rama Rao and Bhanumathi is considered a timeless Indian film classic.[2] Reddy was the first film personality to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award from South India the highest honorary award of Indian cinema.[3] He was awarded India's third highest civilian honor the Padmabhushan, and the Doctor of Letters.[4]
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Born | Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy (1908-11-16)16 November 1908 |
Died | 8 November 1977(1977-11-08) (aged 68) Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Years active | 1939–1969 |
Awards | Padma Bhushan Doctor of Letters Dadasaheb Phalke Award National Film Awards |
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