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Banda Kanakalingeswara Rao

Banda Kanakalingeswara Rao was an Indian actor known for his works in Telugu theatre, and Telugu cinema. He was a member of Kendriya Sangeet Natak Akademi from 1952 and Andhra Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi from 1957.

Early life
He was born in 1907 at Atapaka village in Kaikaluru mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. He attended Noble College, Machilipatnam. He graduated from Madras Law College in 1932. He practiced as a lawyer before shifting to the theatre. He was well known for the Bahuka in Chitranaleeyam and Bilwamangal in Chintamani. ==Personal life==
Personal life
His wife died in 1942 and he returned to Eluru. He married again. He had seven daughters and a son. ==Death==
Death
He died in 1968. His statue was built in Atapaka village. ==Awards==
Awards
• He was recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1963. ==Filmography==
Filmography
Paduka Pattabhishekam (1945) ... Bharatha • Bala Nagamma (1942) ... Kaaryavardhi Raju • Sarangadhara (1937) ... Sarangadhara • Draupadi Manasamrakshanam (1936) ==References==
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