Vijaya Bapineedu
Vijaya Bapineedu | |
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Born | Gutta Bapineedu Chowdary 22 September 1936 Chataparru, Eluru, India |
Died | 11 February 2019[1] | (aged 82)
Occupation(s) | Film director Magazine editor |
Years active | 1981-1999 |
Gutta Bapineedu Chowdary (22 September 1936 – 11 February 2019), better known as Vijaya Bapineedu, was an Indian film screenwriter and director, known for his works predominantly in Telugu Cinema.[2] He started his career as a magazine editor and later directed Maga Maharaju (1983), Gang Leader (1991), and Magadheerudu (1986).
Personal life[edit]
Bapineedu was born on 22 September 1936 to Seetha Ramaswamy and Leelavathy in the village of Chataparru near Eluru.[citation needed] He graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from C.R.R. College in Eluru.[citation needed] Prior to film making he served as an editor for an entertainment magazine Vijaya.[3][4]
Death[edit]
Vijaya Bapineedu died from Alzheimer's disease at his residence in Hyderabad on 11 February 2019; he was 82.[1]
Filmography[edit]
- Director
- Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu (1981)
- Maga Maharaju (1983)[5]
- Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu (1984)
- Hero (1984)
- Bharyamani (1984)
- Maharaju (1985)
- Krishnagaradi (1985)
- Dongallo Dora (1985)
- Magadheerudu (1986)
- Naku Pellam Kavali (1987)
- Khaidi No.786 (1988)[5]
- Donga Kollu (1988)
- Maharajasri Mayagaadu (1988)
- Sumangali (1989)
- Zoo Laka Taka (1989)
- Mahajananiki Maradalu Pilla (1990)
- Gang Leader (1991)
- Valu Jada Tolu Beltu (1992)
- Seetapathi Chalo Tirupathi (1992)
- Big Boss (1995)[5]
- Family (1996)
- Kodukulu (1998)
- Producer
- Yavvanam Katesindi (1976)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Veteran film director director Vijaya Bapineedu no more". newindianexpress.com. 13 February 2019. Archived from the original on 19 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ Burt, Richard (2007). Shakespeares after Shakespeare: an encyclopedia of the Bard in mass media and popular culture. Greenwood Press. p. 195. ISBN 9780313331176. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
- ^ Stars : Star Interviews : Exclusive : Interview with Vijayabapineedu Archived 25 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Vijaya Baapineedu – IMDb [unreliable source?]
- ^ a b c "Telugu film director Vijaya Bapineedu passes away at 83; actor Chiranjeevi pays homage". The Economic Times. 12 February 2019. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
External links[edit]
- 1936 births
- Telugu film directors
- Film directors from Andhra Pradesh
- Telugu film producers
- 2019 deaths
- Film producers from Andhra Pradesh
- People from West Godavari district
- People from Eluru
- 20th-century Indian people
- Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh
- Telugu screenwriters
- Deaths from Alzheimer's disease in India