Sobhan Babu was born Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao (January 14, 1937 – March 20, 2008) was an Indian film actor known for his works exclusively at Telugu cinema. He made his film debut at Bhakta Shabari (1959), but Daivabalam (1959) was released earlier at the box office. Sobhan Babu has won five Nandi State Awards for Best Actor and four Telugu Best Actor Filmfare Awards.
He was born in Uppu Suryanarayana Rao and had four brothers and sisters, three sisters, Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala and a brother, Sambasiva Rao. Sobhan Babu completed his initial studies at Kuntamukkula, Mylavaram. He continued to work in Krishna District. He married Santha Kumari on May 15, 1958; they have four children: a son, Karuna Seshu and three girls; Mrudula, Prashanthi and Nivedhitha.
Sobhan Babu died on March 20, 2008 from a heart attack at the age of 71.
Sobhan Babu Biodata and Biography | |
Name | Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao |
Nick-name | Sobhan Babu, Natabhushana |
Sex | Male |
Date Of Birth | 14 January 1937 |
Age | 71 Years (as in 2008) |
Date Of Death | 20 March 2008 |
Place of Death | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Profession / Occupation | Actor (Telugu) |
Mother Tongue | Telugu |
Religion | Hindu |
Nation | Indian |
Caste | Not Known |
ZodiacSign | Capricorn |
Height / Weight | 5′ 8” / 78kg |
| First Movie | Daivabalam (1959, Telugu) |
| First Debut Movie | Sri Seeta Rama Kalyanam (1961) |
| Money Factor | Not Known |
Sobhan Babu Family and Relatives | |
Father | Surya Narayana |
Mother | Rama Thulasamma |
Brothers | Sambasiva Rao |
| Sisters | Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala |
Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Santha Kumari (m.1958–2008) |
| Daughters | Mrudula, Prasanthi, Nivedhitha |
| Sons | Karuna Seshu |
Sobhan Babu Height, Weight and Body Measurements | |
Height in Centimeters | 173 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.73 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 5′ 8” |
Weight | 74kg |
Body Measurement | 42-32-15 |
Chest Size | 42 inches |
Waist Size | 32 inches |
Biceps Size | 15 inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Sobhan BabuEducation School and Colleges | |
Education Qualification | Intermediate |
School | Initial schooling at Kuntamukkula, Mylavaram |
College / University | Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh |
Others | Not Known |
Sobhan Babu Residence and Contact Address | |
Birth Place | Chinna Nandigama, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Home Town | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Present Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
House Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Phone No / Mobile No | Not Known |
Email ID | Not Known |
Website | Not Known |
Sobhan BabuAwards, Honours, Achievements | |
Civilian Awards | Not Known |
Nandi Awards | 1975: Best Actor for Jeevana Jyothi 1973: Best Actor for Sharada 1972: Best Actor for Kalam Marindi 1971: Best Actor for Chelleli Kapuram 1969: Best Actor for Manushulu Marali |
Filmfare Awards South | 1974: Best Actor (Telugu) for Khaidi Baabayi 1975: Best Actor (Telugu) for Jeevana Jyothi 1976: Best Actor (Telugu) for Soggadu 1979: Best Actor (Telugu) for Karthika Deepam |
Controversies | Not Known |
Sobhan BabuSocial Media | |
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| Wikipedia | @Sobhan_Babu |
