Rama Prabha is an Indian actor who works mainly in the South Indian film industry. She is known for her roles in films like Do Phool (1973) (Hindi), Ganesh (1998) (Telugu) and Vasantha Mullai (2023) (Tamil).
Wiki/Biography
Rama Prabha was born on Saturday, October 5, 1946 as KG Rama Prabha (age 76; as of 2023) in Kadiri, Ananthapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Her zodiac sign is Libra. Her aunt adopted her when she was one month old and they moved to Ooty. Rama was brought up by her aunt in Ooty and Madras (now Chennai).
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′2″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: dark brown
family
Rama Prabha was born into a middle-class family.
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about her parents and siblings.
husband and children
It is reported that Rama Prabha married Indian actor Sarat Babu in 1974; however, their marriage ended in divorce in 1988. Sarath Babu passed away due to multi-organ failure on May 22, 2023, at around 1:30 pm at AIG Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Sarath Babu
Rama Prabha decided to adopt her niece Vijaya Chamundeswari when she was just one year old. Vijaya later married Indian actor Rajendra Prasad.
From left: Rajendra Prasad, son Balaji, daughter-in-law Siva Shankari and wife Vijaya Chamundeswari
Some sources claim that Rama Prabha and Sarath Babu got married against the wishes of their families and they had a son named Gautam and a daughter named Kavya. However, Zarate spoke about his marriage in an interview and said:
Many years ago, I married the daughter of Tamil actor MN Nambiar (her name was Snehalatha). This is my first marriage. The media refers to the other woman (Rama Prabha) as my ex-wife. Let me tell you, we never got married. Our relationship has no name. “
Relationships/Affairs
Sarath Babu
According to sources, Rama Prabha and Sarath Babu had a significant relationship that lasted for more than a decade. It is understood that they met through mutual friends and developed a deep friendship. Their friendship allegedly eventually turned romantic in 1974 and they entered into a live-in relationship that lasted approximately 14-15 years; however, despite their long-term commitment, they never tied the knot. Their relationship eventually soured, leading to their separation in 1988. After Rama Prabha and Sarath Babu parted ways, Prabha accused Sarath of cheating her and snatching away all her properties in Chennai. In an interview, Sarat Babu responded to the allegations by saying that they were baseless and that he had never looted any property from her. He said,
I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and it was K Balachander who introduced me as a hero. Therefore, there is no need for me to extort other people’s property, because the property in my own name is enough. “
Sara added that he was too young when he dated Ramaprabha,
When we were in love, a house in Alvapet was all she had. Another house at Egmore Welfare Society was experiencing financial problems. I later learned that one of the houses she had received from her first husband. I sold my farmland (worth Rs 60 crore today) and bought her a separate house in Umapathy Street, Chennai. I also spent 10,000 to 200,000 rupees on remodeling her old house. “
religion
Rama Prabha believes in Hinduism.
Profession
Movie
tamil
Rama Prabha made her debut in the Tamil film industry (also known as Kollywood) with the 1964 comedy film Server Sundaram, in which she played the role of a dancer who is the friend of the protagonist Radha.
Poster of the movie Server Sundaram (1964)
In 1970, she played the role of ‘Saroja’ in the film Thirumalai Thenkumari, which was inspired by the 1969 American film If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium. Rama has also acted in many other films such as “47 Natkal” (1981), “Kalakalappu 2” (2018) and “Vasantha Mullai” (2023).
telugu
Rama made her foray into the Telugu film industry in 1966 with the film Chilaka Gorinka, in which she played the role of Shashi.
Poster for the movie Chilaka Gorinka (1966)
Rama played the role of ‘Subbulu’ in the 1969 film ‘Gandikota Rahasyam’. The film was remade in Hindi as “Baghavat” (1982), starring Dharmendra and Hema Malini. Rama played Padmini’s grandmother in the buddy comedy film “Snehamante Idera” (2001). She has also appeared in many other films like Bhanumathi’s grandmother in Devadasu (2006), Ravi’s mother in Neninthe (2008), Shanvi’s grandmother in Temper (2015), Romantic (2021) Mary in ) and Avva in “Avva”. Good Luck Saki (2022).
Rama Prabha (playing Sakhi’s grandmother Ava) in a still from the movie “Sakhi Luck” (2022)
Hindi
Rama Prabha made her debut in Hindi films in 1973 with a comedy film called “Do Phool”, in which she played the role of “Rukmini”. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Vinod Mehra and Mahmood. “Do Phool” was a remake of the Tamil film “Anubavi Raja Anubavi” and later became the inspiration for the Hindi film “Aankhen”.
Rama Prabha (Rukmini) and Mohammad (Pavitra Kumar Rai ‘Puttan’) in a still from the film Do Phool (1973)
Awards
2002: Won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for the film “Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo”
Facts/Trivia
- Her name is also spelled Ramaprabha.
- In the 1970s and 1980s, Ramaprabha formed a highly regarded on-screen partnership with comedian Raja Babu in Telugu films. Their collaboration was well received by the audience and they became a famous duo in the industry, known for their comedic chemistry and entertaining performances.
Rama Prabha (playing Raju’s wife) and Raja Babu (playing Raju) in a still from the Telugu film “Jeevana Jyothi” (1975)
- Rama runs a YouTube channel ‘Ramaprabha Prayanam’ where she shares her various interests, from cooking to gardening.
Rama Prabha while cooking
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education