Krishna (79)
1943-05-31 - 2022-11-15 | Burripalem, Madras Presidency, British India (Now Andhra Pradesh, India)
Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna, known professionally as Krishna, was an Indian actor, director and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu Cinema. In a film career spanning five decades, Krishna starred in more than 350 films in a variety of roles. In 2008, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Andhra University. In 2009, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Indian Cinema. He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Congress party in 1989. In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South.
