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Born | Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry[1] 14 January 1951[2] |
Died | 19 June 2001[2] | (aged 50)
Other names | Hasya Brahma |
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Awards | Padma Shri[citation needed] |
Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously as Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and theatre. Popularly referred to as Hasya Brahma (transl. Brahma of comedy), Jandhyala is renowned for his exceptional work in comedy. In a career spanning more than two decades, he directed over 40 films and wrote the dialogue for more than 300 films.[3] He earned several accolades, including three state Nandi Awards—one each for Best Director, Best Story Writer, and Best Dialogue Writer—and a Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu.[4]
Jandhyala was interested in theatre from a young age, and wrote several popular plays during his college years. He entered the film industry in 1976 and quickly made a name for himself as a versatile writer. He penned commercial blockbusters such as Adavi Ramudu (1977), and Vetagadu (1979) as well as critically-acclaimed films like Siri Siri Muvva (1976), and Sankarabharanam (1980). His success as a writer laid the foundation for his future work as a director.[5]
Jandhyala eventually transitioned to directing, helming several notable films that became classics in Telugu cinema. His directorial works include Ananda Bhairavi (1983), Srivariki Premalekha (1984), Chantabbai (1986), Padamati Sandhya Ragam (1987), Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987), Vivaha Bhojanambu (1988), Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela (1988), and Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989).[6] As a writer, Jandhyala also contributed dialogues to several National Award-winning films such as Saptapadi (1981), Seethakoka Chilaka (1981), Sagara Sangamam (1983), and Swathi Kiranam (1992). His other notable writing credits include Nireekshana (1986), Aakhari Poratam (1988), Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990), and Aditya 369 (1991).[7]
Beyond his directorial and writing achievements, Jandhyala was instrumental in introducing several prominent actors to Telugu cinema, including Naresh, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, and Suthi Velu.[8] He also played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of comic actors like Brahmanandam, Rajendra Prasad, and Kota Srinivasa Rao.[9]
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