Chittajallu Krishnaveni (24 December 1924 – 16 February 2025), also known as C. Krishnaveni or simply Krishnaveni, was an Indian actress, producer and playback singer who worked in Telugu cinema.[1] She was awarded the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.[2]
Life and career
Krishnaveni hailed from Pangidi, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. She was a drama artist before entering the film industry. Her debut was in the film Anasuya (1936) as a child artist. Her father Krishna Rao was a doctor. She moved to Chennai in 1939 as she began to get several offers to act in Telugu films. She also acted in films in other languages, such as Tamil.
In 1939, she married Mirzapuram Zamindar. She became active with producing and filmmaking at her husband's Sobhanachala Studios in Chennai.[clarification needed]
She was remembered for introducing several stalwart film personalities in her Telugu film Mana Desam (1949) as a producer. They included N T Rama Rao as actor, Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao as music director, P Leela as playback singer among others. Mana Desam was based on the Bengali novel Vipradas.[3]
Krishnaveni died at her residence in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, India, on 16 February 2025, at the age of 100.[4][5][6][7]
Filmography
As actress
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Sati Anasuya | ||
| 1937 | Mohini Rukmangada | ||
| 1938 | Kacha Devayani | ||
| 1939 | Malli Pelli | Annapoorna | |
| Mahananda | |||
| 1940 | Jeevan Jyothi | ||
| 1941 | Dakshayagnam | ||
| 1942 | Bhakta Prahlada | ||
| 1944 | Bhishma | ||
| 1947 | Brahma Ratham | ||
| Gollabhama | Swayamprabha | ||
| 1948 | Madalasa | ||
| Kaamavalli | Tamil film | ||
| 1949 | Mana Desam | Also producer | |
| Dharmangada | |||
| 1950 | Lakshmamma | ||
| Aahuti | |||
| Thirugubatu | |||
| 1951 | Perantalu |
As producer
- Bhakta Prahlada (1942)
- Mana Desam (1949)
- Lakshmamma
- Dampatyam
Discography
As singer
- Keelu Gurram (1949)
- Bala Mitrula Katha (1972)
References
- ^ "Hollywood Singers: C. Krishnaveni profile". Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ {{Cite web |date=2025-02-16 |title=Telugu Veteran Actress Chittajallu Krishnaveni Who Launched NT Rama Rao And Ghantasala Dies At 100 |
- ^ Kampella, Ravichandran (2005). Gnapakalu (1 ed.). Hydeabad: Creative Links, Hyd. p. 39.
- ^ PTI (16 February 2025). "Veteran Telugu actor Krishnaveni dies at 102". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Krishnaveni: అలనాటి నటి కృష్ణవేణి కన్నుమూత". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Telugu actress Krishnaveni dies at 102". The Hindu Businessline. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
External links
- Krishnaveni at IMDb