Ramoji Rao
Indian businessman and media entrepreneur / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cherukuri Ramoji Rao (born 16 November 1936) is an Indian businessman, media entrepreneur, and film producer.[2] He is head of the Ramoji Group which owns the world's largest film production facility Ramoji Film City, Eenadu newspaper, ETV Network of TV channels, film production company Usha Kiran Movies.[3][4][5][6] His other business ventures include Margadarsi Chit Fund, Dolphin Group of hotels, Kalanjali shopping mall, Priya pickles, and Mayuri Film Distributors.[7]
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Born | Cherukuri Ramoji Rao (1936-11-16) 16 November 1936 (age 87) |
Nationality | Indian |
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Rama Devi (m. 1961) |
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He has garnered four Filmfare Awards South, five Nandi Awards and the National Film Award for his works in Telugu cinema.[8] In 2016, he was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor, for his contributions in journalism, literature and education.[9][10]