Sobhan Babu (Telugu: శోభన్ బాబు) pronunciation (help·info) (January 14, 1937 – March 20, 2008) was an Indian film actor in Telugu cinema. Born as Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao
to a middle-class family, Sobhan went on to become a romantic icon and
was one of the top Tollywood heroes for two decades. He made his film
debut with Daivabalam directed by Vasanthkumar Reddy, but his first film to hit the screens was Bhakta Sabari.
A son of Uppu Suryanarayana Rao, Babu had three sisters Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala, and a brother, Sambasiva Rao.
Babu completed his initial schooling in Kuntamukkula Mylavaram. He pursued his Intermediate in Vijayawada and finished his degree at Andhra-Christian College in Guntur. Later, he studied law in Chennai, but ultimately discontinued it.
He married Santha Kumari on 15 May 1958; they had a son, Karuna Seshu and three daughters: Mrudula, Prashanti and Nivedita.
Veerabhimanyu (1965) was his first movie as a "solo hero". This movie turned out to be a big hit. After this, 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. His film Manushulu Maarali ran for 25 weeks, which was a record at that time. His first colour film was Kannavari Kalalu. He performed a dual role for the first time in Potti Pleader.
The highlight of Shoban Babu's career was the three consecutive Filmfare awards he won between 1974-1976 (1974 for Khaidi Babayi, 1975 for Jeevana Jyothi, and 1976 for Soggadu). This was a record for the Telugu film industry. Babu was only the second actor (after Dilip Kumar) to receive three consecutive Filmfare trophies. He was honored with several Nandi Awards by the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was given the honourific "Natabooshana", which became his last name in movie credits. His rise in the acting industry was also a boon to producers with Babu's successive hits including Veerabhimanyu, Manushulu Marali, Kalyana Mandapam, and Tahsildhargaari Ammaayi, which earned Babu a large fan base.
Sobhanbabu had paired up with Saradha 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.
Sobhan Babu is known for his glamour. A single strand of hair (may be a couple) curled down on his forehead was his trademark style. It was so popular that every Telugu moviegoer would instantly recognize it as his style.
Though several senior artists had lost their earnings either by producing films or in some other way, Sobhanbabu had a planned career. He invested all his earnings in real estate. After his retirement he led a peaceful life with a complete happy family with sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and grandchildren like a real life hero.
Sobhan Babu died on March 20, 2008 due to a heart attack at the age of 71.
Writer and film journalist Akella Raghavendra wrote a book on Sobhan Babu, titled Sobhan Babu Jeevita Charitra-Parugu Aapadam O Kala.
He did not allow his children into cinema field and even he didn't like his children to come to film studios and shootings.
A son of Uppu Suryanarayana Rao, Babu had three sisters Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala, and a brother, Sambasiva Rao.
Babu completed his initial schooling in Kuntamukkula Mylavaram. He pursued his Intermediate in Vijayawada and finished his degree at Andhra-Christian College in Guntur. Later, he studied law in Chennai, but ultimately discontinued it.
He married Santha Kumari on 15 May 1958; they had a son, Karuna Seshu and three daughters: Mrudula, Prashanti and Nivedita.
Career
Sobhan Babu made his debut in the film Daivabalam. After that he acted in many films playing small roles.Veerabhimanyu (1965) was his first movie as a "solo hero". This movie turned out to be a big hit. After this, 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. His film Manushulu Maarali ran for 25 weeks, which was a record at that time. His first colour film was Kannavari Kalalu. He performed a dual role for the first time in Potti Pleader.
The highlight of Shoban Babu's career was the three consecutive Filmfare awards he won between 1974-1976 (1974 for Khaidi Babayi, 1975 for Jeevana Jyothi, and 1976 for Soggadu). This was a record for the Telugu film industry. Babu was only the second actor (after Dilip Kumar) to receive three consecutive Filmfare trophies. He was honored with several Nandi Awards by the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was given the honourific "Natabooshana", which became his last name in movie credits. His rise in the acting industry was also a boon to producers with Babu's successive hits including Veerabhimanyu, Manushulu Marali, Kalyana Mandapam, and Tahsildhargaari Ammaayi, which earned Babu a large fan base.
Sobhanbabu had paired up with Saradha 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.
Sobhan Babu is known for his glamour. A single strand of hair (may be a couple) curled down on his forehead was his trademark style. It was so popular that every Telugu moviegoer would instantly recognize it as his style.
Though several senior artists had lost their earnings either by producing films or in some other way, Sobhanbabu had a planned career. He invested all his earnings in real estate. After his retirement he led a peaceful life with a complete happy family with sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and grandchildren like a real life hero.
Sobhan Babu died on March 20, 2008 due to a heart attack at the age of 71.
Writer and film journalist Akella Raghavendra wrote a book on Sobhan Babu, titled Sobhan Babu Jeevita Charitra-Parugu Aapadam O Kala.
Popularity
Shoban Babu was one of the popular actors of his generation in Telugu Cinema. He has taken over the fame from Akkineni Nageswara Rao as romantic & glamour actor. Hence he was extremely popular among the women audience. Particularly he got reputation among his fans as acting along with more than one heroine in many of his movies.He did not allow his children into cinema field and even he didn't like his children to come to film studios and shootings.
Awards
Rashtrapati Award
Nandi Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Actor
- 1969 - Manushulu Marali
- 1971 - Chelleli Kapuram
- 1972 - Kalam Marindi
- 1973 - Sharada
- 1975 - Jeevana Jyothi
Filmfare Awards South
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu
- Kaidi Babai - 1974
- Jeevana Jyothi - 1975
- Soggadu - 1976
- Karthika Deepam - 1979
Other Awards
- 8 AP Cinegoers Awards: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1985, 1989
- 9 Madras Film Fans Awards: 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985
- 3 Vamsi Berkely Awards: 1978, 1984, 1985
- 2 AP Film Fans Awards: 1971, 1974
- 2 Andhrapatrika Awards: 1970, 1985
- 2 Film World Awards: 1971, 1975
- 1 Filmalaya Award: 1975
- 1 Cine World Award: 1975
- 2 Kalasagar Awards: 1975, 1986
- 1 Kalasravanthi Award: 1992
Filmography
Sobhan Babu appeared in 230 movies between 1959 and 1996. In almost 200 of those he acted in a leading role. The following is a list of the films in which he appeared.| Year | Film | Co-stars |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Daivabalam | N. T. Rama Rao |
| 1960 | Bhaktha Sabari | |
| 1961 | Sri Seetha Rama Kalyanam | N. T. Rama Rao, Harinath, B. Saroja Devi |
| 1962 | Bhishma | N. T. Rama Rao, Anjali Devi |
| Mahamantri Timmarasu | N. T. Rama Rao, Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, Devika | |
| 1963 | Irugu Porugu | N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari |
| Somavaara Vratha Mahatyam | Kanta Rao | |
| Lava Kusha | N. T. Rama Rao, Kanta Rao, Anjali Devi | |
| Chaduvukunna Ammayilu | Akkineni, Savithri, Krishna Kumari | |
| Narthanasala | N. T. Rama Rao, Savithri, S. V. Ranga Rao, L. Vijaylakshmi, Kanta Rao | |
| 1964 | Navagraha Pooja Mahima | Kanta Rao |
| Karna | Sivaji Ganesan, N. T. Rama Rao, Savithri, Devika | |
| Desadrohulu | N. T. Rama Rao, Devika | |
| Mairaavana | ||
| 1965 | Sumangali | ANR, Jaggayya, Savithri |
| Prameelarjuna Yuddham | N. T. Rama Rao B. Saroja Devi, Vanisri | |
| Pratigna Palana | Kanta Rao | |
| Veerabhimanyu | N. T. Rama Rao, Kanchana, Kanta Rao | |
| 1966 | Shri Krishna Pandaviyam | N. T. Rama Rao, K. R. Vijaya |
| Loguttu Perumaalakeruka | Rajasri | |
| Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha | N. T. Rama Rao, K. R. Vijaya | |
| Potti Pleader | Vanisri, B. Padmanabham | |
| Bhaktha Pothana | ||
| Gudachari 116 | Krishna, Jayalalitha | |
| 1967 | Pinni | Vijaynirmala, Devika |
| Sathyame Jayam | Rajasri | |
| Sri Krishnavataram | N. T. Rama Rao, Sobhan Babu | |
| Punyavathi | N. T. Rama Rao, Krishnakumari | |
| Poola Rangadu | ANR, Jamuna, Vijaynirmala | |
| Aadapaduchu | N. T. Rama Rao, Chandrakala, Vanisri | |
| Raktha Sindhooram | ||
| Kambhoja Raju Katha | Rajasri, L. VijayLakshmi | |
| Private Mastaru | Krishna | |
| Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna | Padmanabam, Rajasri | |
| 1968 | Bharya | Vanisree |
| Chuttarikaalu | Jagayya, Lakshmi, Jayanthi | |
| Mana Samsaram | Bharathi | |
| Panthaalu-Pattinpulu | Vanisri | |
| Lakshmee Nivaasam | Krishna, SVR, Vanisri, Bharathi, Anjalidevi | |
| Jeevitha Bandham | ||
| Veeranjaneya | Kantharao, ArjajanardhANRao | |
| Kalisina Manasulu | Bharathi | |
| Kumkuma Bharine | Anjalidevi | |
| 1969 | Manchi Mithrulu | Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala, Githanjali |
| Bangaru Panjaram | Vanisri | |
| Vichithra Kutumbam | N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna, Savithri, Vijaya Nirmala, Sheela | |
| Satthekaalapu Sattheyya | Rajasri | |
| Buddhimanthudu | ANR, Sobhan Babu | |
| Maamaku Thagga Kodalu | Rajasulochana | |
| Nindu Hrudayaalu | N. T. Rama Rao, Chalam, Vanisri, Chandrakala, Githanjali | |
| Manushulu Marali | Sharada, Kanchana | |
| Maathrudevatha | NTR, Savithri, Chandrakala | |
| Kannula Panduga | K. R. Vijaya | |
| Tara Sasankam | Devika | |
| Pratheekaaram | Sandhya Rani | |
| 1970 | Bhale Gudachari | Sunandha |
| Petthandaarlu | Sobhan Babu | |
| Maa Manchi Akkayya | KR Vijaya | |
| Pasidi Manasulu | Saradha | |
| Jagat Jetteelu | Vanisri | |
| Thalli Dandrulu | Harinath, Jagayya, Savithri, Y. Vijaya, Vijaylalitha, Chandrakala | |
| Maayani Mamatha | NTR, B Sarojadevi, Lakshmi | |
| Inti Gouravam | Aarthi | |
| Iddaru Ammayilu | ANR, Vanisri | |
| Desamante Manushuloi | Chandrakala | |
| 1971 | Mooga Prema | Chalam, Vanisri, Vijaylalitha |
| Kathaanaayakuraalu | Vanisri | |
| Vichithra Daapathyam | Vijaynirmala | |
| Debbaku Taa Dongala Mutaa | Vanisri | |
| Sathee Anasooya | Jamuna | |
| Sisindri Chittibaabu | Saradha | |
| Kalyana Mandapam | Kanchana | |
| Bangaaru Thalli | Jamuna, Krishnamraju, Venniradai Nirmala | |
| Naa Thammudu | Jagayya, Bharathi | |
| Chinna Naati Snehithulu | NTR, Devika, Jagayya, Vanisri | |
| Ramalayam | Jagayya, Jamuna, Vijaynirmala | |
| Koothuru Kodalu | Vijaylalitha | |
| Thallee Koothullu | Kanchana | |
| Tahsildaar Gari Ammaayi | Jamuna | |
| Chelleli Kapuram | Vanisri | |
| Jagath Jenthreelu | Vanisri | |
| Sreedevi | Jayasudha | |
| 1972 | Amma Maata | Vanisri |
| Sampoorna Ramayanam | SVR, Chandrakala, Jamuna | |
| Vamshoddhaarakudu | Kanchana | |
| Kilaadi Bullodu | Chandrakala | |
| Santhi Nilayam | Chandrakala | |
| Manavudu Danavudu | Saradha, Krishnakumari | |
| Kanna Talli | Chandrakala | |
| Kalam Marindi | Saradha | |
| 1973 | Pedda Koduku | Kanchana |
| Jeevana Tharangaalu | Krishnamraju, Chandramohan, Vanisri, Lakshmi | |
| Sarada | Saradha, Jayanthi | |
| Jeevitham | Saradha, Jayanthi | |
| Puttinillu-Mettinillu | Krishna, Chandrakala, Lakshmi, Savithri | |
| Minor Babu | Vanisri | |
| Idhaa Lokam | Saradha | |
| Doctor Babu | Jayalalitha | |
| Ganga Manga | Krishna, Vanisri | |
| 1974 | Kannavari Kalalu | Vanisri, Latha |
| Khaidi Baabaayi | Vanisri | |
| Kodenaagu | Chandrakala, Lakshmi | |
| Andaru Dongale | SVR, Nagabushanam, Lakshmi | |
| Chakravakam | Vanisri, Chandrakala | |
| Manchi Manushulu | Manjula | |
| 1975 | Devudu Chesina Pelli | Saradha |
| Andaroo Manchivare | Manjula | |
| Babu | Vanisri, Lakshmi | |
| Jeevana Jyothi | Vanisri | |
| Bali Peetam | Vanisri, Srividhya | |
| Jebu Donga | Jayasudha | |
| Gunavanthudu | Manjula | |
| Soggadu | Jayachitra, Jayasudha | |
| 1976 | Picchi Maaraaju | Manjula |
| Iddaroo Iddare | Krishnamraju, Chandrakala, Manjula | |
| Prema Bandham | Vanisri | |
| Raju Vedale | Jayasudha | |
| Pogarubothu | Vanisri | |
| Monagaadu | Jayasudha, Manjula | |
| Raaja | Jayasudha | |
| 1977 | Kurukshethram | Krishna, Krishnam Raju, Chandramohan, Jamuna, Chandrakala, Latha, Vijaya Nirmala, Jayaprada |
| Ee Tharam Manishi | Jayaprada, Lakshmi | |
| Jeevitha Nauka | Jayasudha, Jayaprada | |
| Khaidhi Kaalidas | Deepa | |
| Gadusu Pillodu | Jayasudha | |
| 1978 | Naayudu Baava | Jayapradha, Jayasudha |
| Nindu Manishi | Jayachitra | |
| Manchi Baabaayi | Jayachitra, Jayasudha | |
| Kalaanthakulu | Jayasudha | |
| Mallepoovu | Lakshmi, Jayasudha | |
| Radhakrishna | Jayapradha, Rupa | |
| Enki Naayud Baava | Vanisri | |
| 1979 | Raama Baanam | Krishnamraju, Jayasudha |
| Bangaaru Chellelu | Sridevi, Jayasudha | |
| Karthika Deepam | Saradha, Sridevi, Geetha | |
| Joodhagaadu | Jayasudha | |
| Mande Gundelu | Krishna, Jayapradha, Jayasudha | |
| Gorintaku | Sujatha, Padma | |
| 1980 | Mahaa Lakshmi | Vanisri, Subhashini |
| Chandeepriya | Chiranjeevi, Jayaprada | |
| Kaksha | Jamuna, Sridevi, Jayachitra | |
| Mosagadu | Chiranjeevi, Sridevi | |
| Sannaayi Appanna | Jayaprada | |
| Chesina Baasalu | Jayaprada | |
| Dharma Chakram | Jayaprada | |
| Kodallosthunnaaru Jaagrattha | Sharada, Geetha | |
| Ramudu Parashu Ramudu | Latha, Rathi | |
| Maanavudu Mahaneeyudu | Sujatha | |
| 1981 | Pandanti Jeevitham | Saradha, Vijayshanthi |
| Jagamondi | Rathi | |
| Devudu Mavayya | Sobhana, Vanisri | |
| Illaalu | Sridevi, Jayasudha | |
| Deepaaraadhana | Jayapradha | |
| Samsaaram Santhaanam | Jayasudha | |
| Jeevitha Ratham | Rathi, Sumalatha | |
| Gharaanaa Gangulu | Sridevi | |
| Girijaa Kalkyaanam | Jayapradha | |
| Alludugaroo Zindaabaad | Saradha, Geetha | |
| 1982 | Vamsa Gouravam | Sujatha,Vijayshanthi,Geetha |
| Iddaru Kodukulu | Radha | |
| Krishanaarjunulu | Krishna, Jayapradha, Sridevi | |
| Prema Moorhtulu | Radha, Lakshmi | |
| Korukunna Mogudu | Jayasudha | |
| Pratheekaaram | Saradha, Vijayshanthi | |
| Swayamvaram | Jayapradha | |
| Devatha | Sridevi, Jayapradha | |
| Illaali Korikalu | Jayasudha | |
| Bandhaalu - Anubandhaalu | Chiranjeevi, Lakshmi | |
| 1983 | Balidaanam | Madhavi |
| Raghu Raamudu | Sujatha, Sumalatha | |
| Mundadugu | Krishna, Sridevi, Jayapradha | |
| Mugguru Monagaallu | Radhika, Lakshmi | |
| Thodoo Needaa | Saritha, Radhika | |
| Raja Kumaar | Jayasudha, Ambica | |
| 1984 | Iddaru Dongalu | Krishna, Jayasudha, Radha |
| Baavaamaradallu | Suhasini, Radhika | |
| Punyam Koddhee Purushudu | Radhika, Jayasudha | |
| Jagan | Jayasudha, Sumalatha | |
| Kodetraachu | Sridevi | |
| Dandayaathra | Suman, Jayasudha | |
| Illaalu Priyuraalu | Suhasini, Pallavi | |
| Mister Vijay | Radha | |
| Abhimanyudu | Vijayshanthi, Radhika | |
| Bhaaryaamani | Jayasudha | |
| Daanavudu | Jayasudha | |
| Sampurna Premaayanam | Jayapradha | |
| 1985 | Mahaa Sangraamam | Krishna, Jayapradha, Jayasudha |
| Kongu Mudi | Suhasini | |
| Maangalya Balam | Shobna, Radhika, Jayasudha | |
| Jackie | Suhasini, Sumalatha | |
| Devaalayam | Vijayshanthi | |
| Ooriki Soggaadu | Vijayshanthi | |
| Maharaaju | Suhasini | |
| Mugguru Mithrulu | Muralimohan, Chandramohan, Suhasini, Sumalatha, Tulasi | |
| Sri Vaaru | Vijayshanthi | |
| 1986 | Sravana Sandhya | Vijayshanthi, Suhasini |
| Driver Babu | Radha | |
| Mister Bharath | Rajasekhar, Suhasini, Rajani | |
| Jeevana Poraatam | Rajanikanth, Naresh, Vijayshanthi, Urvasi, Radhika | |
| Jeevana Raagam | Sumalatha, Sarathbabu, Jayasudha | |
| Bandham | Radhika | |
| Dharmapeetam Daddharillindhi | Jayasudha | |
| Vijrumbhana | Shobana | |
| Adavi Raajaa | Radha | |
| Sakkanodu | Vijayshanthi | |
| Jailu Pakshi | Radhika, Sumalatha | |
| 1987 | Punnami Chandrudu | Suhasini |
| Ummadi Mogudu | Keerthisingh | |
| Kalyaana Thaamboolam | Vijayshanthi, Sarathbabu | |
| Kartheeka Pournami | Bhanupriya, Radhika | |
| Punya Dampathulu | Suhasini | |
| 1988 | Samsaaram | Rajendraprasad, Saradha, Jayapradha, Rajani |
| Donga Pelli | Vijayshanthi | |
| Doragaarintlo Dongodu | Radha | |
| Chattamtho Chadarangam | Saradha | |
| Bharyaa Bharthalu | Radha | |
| Annaa Chellelu | Radhika, Jeevitha, Sarathbabu | |
| 1989 | Dorikithe Dongalu | Radha, Vijayshanthi |
| Soggaadi Kaapuram | Radha | |
| 1990 | Doshi Nirdoshi | Suman, Sumithra, Lizi |
| 1991 | Sarpa Yaagam | Roja, Rekha |
| 1992 | BalaramaKrishnulu | Rajasekhar, Jagapathibabu, Ramyakrishna, Srividhya, Kalpana, Rajeevi |
| Aswamedham | Balakrishna, Nagma, Meena, Geetha | |
| 1993 | Yevandee Aavida Vacchindhi | Saradha, Vanisri, Harish, Ramba |
| 1994 | Jeevitha Khaidhi | Jayapradha, Jayasudha |
| 1995 | Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu | Jayasudha, Indraja |
| Dorababu | Priyaraman | |
| Adavi Dora | Surabhi, Radha | |
| 1996 | Hello Guru | Aamani, Suhasini, Nirosha, Ali RR |
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