Birth Name : Uppu Shobana Chalapathy Rao
Date of birth : 14/01/1937
Place of birth : China Nadigama, krishna dist, A.p
First Movie : Daivabalam
Category : Telugu
Shoban Babu is a great actor in tollywood industry, he is born on jan 14,1937. His native place is 'China nandigama' krishna dist. His parents are Uppu 'Suryaarayana Rao', 'Uppu Ramatulasamma', his real name is "Uppu Shobana Chalapathy Rao". He has four siblings, Sisters are 'Dhanaranga', 'Jhansi', 'Nirmala' and one brother 'Sambasiva Rao'. Shoban Babu married 'Shanta Kumari' on 15 May 1958, this pair has one son and three daughters those are 'Karuna Sheshu' Daughter in law is Vijaya, Grand Childrens are Sandesh Sankalap (twins) shobana. Daughters are 'Mrudula' Son in law is Dr Sharat, 'Prashanathi' Son in law is Anil kumar, 'Nivedeta' Son in law is N.Vishnu.
Shoban babu's Schooling is done at 'Kuntamukkula', Mylavaram,krishna dist. his Intermidiate education done at Vijayawada, he completed his Degree at Guntur AC Collage. he studied Law in 'Madras' Discontinued. Shoban Babu's debut film is 'Daivabalam' directed by Vasanthkumar Reddy, but his first film to hit the screens was 'Bhakta Sabari'. After he acted in many films as playing small roles. 'Veerabhimanyu'(1965) was his first movie as a 'solo hero'.
Awards
Film fare Awards: (1974 - Khaidi Babayi, 1975 - JeevanaJyothi, and 1976 - Soggadu).
Nandi Best Actor Award from AP Govt : 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976
AP Cinegoers Award: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1985, 1989
Madras Film Fans Award: 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985
Vamsi Berkely Award: 1978, 1984, 1985
AP Film Fans Award: 1971, 1974
Andhrapatrika Award: 1970, 1985
Film World: 1971, 1975
Central Govt Award for the best classical film hero award: Bangaru Panjaram 1970
Filmalaya: 1975
Cine World: 1975
Cinema Express: 1984
Kalasagar: 1975, 1986
Kalasravanthi: 1992
Tollywood entry
Shoban babu entered in tollywood in the year 1959, he acted around 230 movies in those 200 movies are he acted as lead role. Shobhan's Manushulu Maarali ran for 25 weeks, a record-breaking achievement in those days. His first colour film was Kannavari Kalalu.For the first time he went abroad for a film shooting for Ramudu-Parasuramudu. He made a dual role in Potti Pleader for the first time.
Film Career
Shoban babu had to play small roles along with industry’s stalwarts like N.T. Rama Rao, ANR. 'Veerabhimanyu' (1965) was his first movie as a "solo hero". This movie turned out to be a big hit. However, he still played small roles in many films in order to earn money for his family. After the huge success of 'Manushulu Maarali', he acted in films until 1997. Shoban babu's successive hits including 'Veerabhimanyu', 'Manushulumaarali', 'Kalyanamantapam', and 'Tahsildhargaari Ammaayi'.Sobhanbabu had paired up with Sarada for several films and they were a hit pair. It was a unique combination. Sobhan Babu known for his glamour and Sarada for her outstanding, performance-oriented roles. he earned so much ladies popularity that even to this day any good ladies family entertainer is referred to as "Shoban Babu type movie" by the telugu movie lovers. He was honored "Natabooshana" title and it became his last name in movie credits.
He invested all his earnings in real estate. After his retirement he lead a peaceful life with a complete happy family with sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and grandchildren. At the end of his career, he chose some character artist roles and finally retired from films. He received the Filmfare Award four times, the Nandi Award five times and the AP Cine Goers Award eight times. Writer cum film journalist Akella Raghavendra wrote a book on evergreen actor Sobhan Babu titled as Sobhan Babu Jeevita Charitra-Parugu Aapadam O Kala. The great hero Sobhan Babu was passed away on March 20, 2008 due to a heart attack.
Movies acted by Shoban Babu
1959: Daivabalam
1960: Bhaktha Sabari
1961: Seetharama Kalyanam
1962: Bhishma, Mahamantri Thimmarusu
1963: Irugu Porugu, Somavaara Vratha Mahatyam, Lava Kusha, Chaduvukunna Ammayilu, Narthanasala
1964: Navagraha Pooja Mahima, Karna, Deshadrohulu, Mairaavana
1965: Sumangali, Prameelarjuna Yuddham, Pratigna Palana, Veerabimanyu
1966: Shri Krishna Pandaviyam, Loguttu Perumaalakeruka, Paramanandaya shishula Katha, Potti Pleader, Bhaktha Pothana, Gudachari 116
1967: Pinni, Sathyame Jayam, Sri Krishnavatharam, Punyavath, Poola Rangadu, Adapaduchu, Raktha Sindhooram, Kambhoja Raju Katha, private mastaru, Sri sri sri Maryadaramanna
1968: Bharya, Chuttarikaalu, Mana Samsaram, Panthaalu-Pattinpulu, Lakshmee Nivaasam, jeevitha bandham, veeranjaneya, Kalisina Manasulu, Kumkuma Bharine
1969: Manchi Mithrulu, Bangaru Panjaram, Vichithra Kutumbam, Satthekaalapu Sattheyya, Buddhimanthudu, Maamaku Thagga Kodalu, Nindu Hrudayaalu, Manushulu Marali, Maathrudevatha, Kannula Panduga, Thaaraashashaankam, Pratheekaaram
1970: Bhale Gudachari, Petthandaarlu, Maa Manchi Akkayya, Pasidi Manasulu, Jagat Jetteelu, Thalli Dandrulu, Maayani Mamatha, Inti Gouravam, Iddaru Ammaayilu, Deshamante Manushuloi
1971: Mooga Prema, Kathaanaayakuraalu, Vichithra Daapathyam, Debbaku Taa Dongala Mutaa, Sathee Anasooya, Sisindri Chittibaabu, Kalyana Mandapam, Bangaaru Thalli, Naa thammudu, Chinna Naati Snehithulu, Ramaalaayam, Koothuru Kodalu, Thallee Koothullu, Tahsildaar Gari Ammaayi, Chelleli Kapuram, Jagath Jenthreelu
1972: Amma Maata, Sampoorna Ramayanam, Vamshoddhaarakudu, Kilaadi Bullodu, shanti nilayam, Manavudu Danavudu, Kanna Talli, Kalam Marindi
1973: Pedda Koduku , Jeevana Tharangaalu, Sharada, Jeevitham, Puttinillu-Mettinillu, Minor Babu, Idhaa Lokam, Doctor babu, Ganga Manga
1974: Kannavari Kalalu, Khaidi Baabaayi, Kodenaagu, Andaru Dongale, Chakravakam, Manchi Manushulu
1975: Devudu Chesina Pelli, Andaroo Manchivare, Baabu, Jeevana Jyothi, Bali Peetam, Jebu Donga, Gunavanthudu, Soggadu
1976: Picchi maaraaju, Iddaroo Iddare, Prema bandham, Raju vedale, Pogarubothu, monagaadu, raaja
1977: Kurukshethram, Ee tharam Manishi, Jeevitha Nauka, khaidhi kaalidas, Gadusu Pillodu
1978: Naayudu baava, Nindu Manishi, Manchi Baabaayi, Kalaanthakulu, Mallepoovu, Radhakrishna, Enki Naayud Baava
1979: Raama baanam, Bangaaru chellelu, Karthika Deepam, Joodhagaadu, Mande Gundelu, Gorintaku
1980: Mahaa lakshmi, Chandeepriya, Kaksha, Mosagadu, Sannaayi Appanna, Chesina Baasalu, Dharma Chakram, Kodallosthunnaaru Jaagrattha, Ramudu Parashu Ramudu, Maanavudu Mahaneeyudu
1981: Pandanti Jeevitham, Jagamondi, Devudu Mavaih, Illaalu, Deepaaraadhana, Samsaaram Santhaanam, Jeevitha Ratham, Gharaanaa Gangulu, Girijaa Kalkyaanam, Alludugaroo Zindaabaad
1982: Vamsha Gouravam, Iddaru Kodukulu, Krishanaarjunulu, Prema Moorhtulu, Korukunna Mogudu, Pratheekaaram, Swayamvaram, Devatha, Illaali Korikalu, Bandhaalu – Anubandhaalu
1983: Balidaanam, Raghu Raamudu, Mundadugu, Mugguru Monagaallu, Thodoo Needaa, Raja Kumaar
1984: Iddaru Dongalu, Baavaamaradallu, Punyam Koddhee Purushudu, Jagan, Kodetraachu, Dandayaathra, Illaalu Priyuraalu, Mister Vijay, Abhimanyudu, Bhaaryaamani, Daanavudu, Sampurna Premaayanam
1985: Mahaa Sangraamam, Kongu Mudi, Maangalya Balam, Jackie, Devaalayam, Ooriki Soggaadu, Maharaaju, Mugguru Mithrulu, Sri Vaaru
1986: Shravana Sandhya, Driver Babu, Mister Bharath, Jeevana Poraatam, Jeevana Raagam, Bandham, Dharmapeetam Daddharillindhi, Vijrumbhana, Adavi Raajaa, Sakkanodu, Jailu Pakshi
1987: Punnami chandrudu, Ummadi Mogudu, Kalyaana Thaamboolam, Kartheeka pournami, Punya Dampathulu
1988: Samsaaram, Donga Pelli, Doragaarintlo Dongodu, Chattamtho Chadarangam, Bharyaa Bharthalu, Annaa Chellelu
1989: Dorikithe Dongalu, Soggaadi Kaapuram
1990: Doshi Nirdoshi
1991: Sarpa Yaagam
1992: BalaramaKrishnulu, Ashwamedham
1993: Yevandee aavida vacchindhi
1994: Jeevitha Khaidhi
1995: Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu, Dorababu, Adavi Dora
1996: hello guru
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