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| Born | Uppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao (1937-01-14)14 January 1937 |
| Died | 20 March 2008(2008-03-20) (aged 71) Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Natabhushana |
| Years active | 1959–1996 |
| Works | Full list |
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| Children | 4 |
Uppu Sobhan Babu (bornUppu Sobhana Chalapathi Rao; 14 January 1937 – 20 March 2008) was an Indian actor known for his work inTelugu cinema.[1][2] He made his film debut inBhakta Sabari (1959), butDaiva Balam (1959) was his first official release.[3][4] He garnered fourFilmfare Awards South for Best Actor, andSpecial Mention forBangaru Panjaram (1969) at the4th IFFI.[5][6][7] Sobhan Babu was featured inNational Award winning films such asSita Rama Kalyanam (1961),Mahamantri Timmarusu (1962),Lava Kusa (1963),Nartanasala (1963), which was featured at the 3rdAfro-Asian Film Festival, andDesamante Manushuloyi (1970).[3][8][9] He is often referred to asNata Bushana.[10]
In a film career spanning more than thirty five years, Sobhan Babu starred in over 200 feature films in a variety of roles in films such asVeerabhimanyu (1965),Manushulu Marali (1969),Tara Sasankam (1969),Kalyana Mandapam (1971),Chelleli Kapuram (1971),Sampoorna Ramayanam (1972),Sarada (1973),Manchi Manushulu (1974),Jeevana Jyothi (1975),Soggadu (1976),Kurukshetram (1977),Mallepoovu (1978),Gorintaku (1979),Karthika Deepam, (1979),Mosagadu (1980),Devatha (1982), andMundadugu (1983).[11]
Sobhanbabu was born to Uppu Suryanarayanarao and had four siblings, three sisters, Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala, and a brother, Sambasivarao. Sobhanbabu completed his initial schooling at Kuntamukkula,Mylavaram. He pursued his Intermediate inKrishna District.[1][2] He completedB.Sc degree inPhysics atAndhra Christian College,Guntur. After that he opted for a Law degree inMadras to pursue his cinema career.[12]
He married Santhakumari on May 15, 1958. They had three daughters, and a son Karunasesh. He never introduced his son into film industry and he made him a successful businessman. He enjoyed a peaceful family life. Shoban Babu and KV Chalam were best friends, till KV Chalam's death, after that he shared a close friendship with Chandramohan until his last breath. He also helped his workers (driver, chefs, etc) financially and got them settled well. He also used to give valuable suggestions to film actors regarding buying assets and investments. Actor Murali Mohan followed his suggestions and is well settled.[1]
Babu died on 20 March 2008, aged 71. Shobanbabu, after completing yoga, he freshened up and sat on his favourite "rocking chair" reading newspaper, waiting for breakfast. Suddenly, he suffered a massive heart attack and fell down from his chair and injured his nose. Immediately, family members rushed him to hospital and he was pronounced dead. Tollywood and Kollywood stars paid homage to him, and the whole film fraternity mourned his death. He was cremated at his farm in chennai.[1]
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