Uppu Shobana Chalapathy Rao (born January 14, 1937), popularly known as Shoban Babu, is a Tollywood film actor.
Career
Sobhan Babu made his debut in the film Daivabalam. After that he acted in many films playing small roles in many films which starred N.T.R or A.N.R. Veerabhimanyu(1965) was his first movie as a 'solo hero'. This movie turned out to be a big hit. 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 regularly acted as a "solo hero" in many films till the 90s.Profile
Sobhanbabu, one of the senior Telugu film artistes, quietly disappeared from the Telugu film industry. Though some of his contemporaries are still making their presence in films, Sobhanbabu voluntarily opted to stay away from the film industry. Not only in films, he is keeping himself off from any functions or festivals related to the film industry like audio releases, film releases or Nandi award kind of prestigious dos.Sobhanbabu's real name is Uppu Shobana Chalapathy Rao. His date of birth is January 14, 1937. He is the son of Uppu Suryanarayana Rao. He has three sisters Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala, besides a brother Sambasiva Rao.
He had completed his schooling in Kuntamukkula Mylavaram. He pursued his Intermediate in Vijayawada and finished his degree in Vijayawada. Later, he joined law course in Madras, but discontinued it.
He got married to Kanta Kumari on May 15, 1958. He has a son Karuna Seshu and three daughters Mrudula, Prashanti and Nivedita.
Though he was in the glamour field, he did not allow either his sons, daughters, brothers or sisters into the film industry.
He made his debut into films through Daivabalam directed by Vasanthkumar Reddy, but the first film that hit the screen is Bhakta Sabari and his first crush is with L Vijayalakshmi. Chitrapu Narayana Murthy is his first director, while BD Naidu was the first producer. It is Pendyala Nageswara Rao who gave music for his first ever film. His film Manushulu Maarali was run for 25 weeks which was a recording during those days. By the time Sobhanbabu entered, it was black and white era. His first colour film is Kannavari Kalalu. For the first time he went abroad for a film shooting for Ramudu-Parasuramudu. He made a dual role in Potti Pleader for the first time.During those days Sobhanbabu is the only stylish star. Even if he wears a T-shirt or if he wears a suit, it is perfect fit for him. It is Sobhanbabu who used to wear goggles in song sequences and it is worth watching on screen. He had received Filmfare Awards for four times, Nandi awards for five times, AP Cine Goers Award for eight times of which he bagged the award consecutively for six years from 1970 to 1975. Likewise he had bagged Madras Film Fans award for nine times. Vamsi Berkely Award, AP Film Fans Award, Andhra Patrika Award, Film World Award were only a few to mention. He bagged the Central Govt award for the best classical film hero for Bangaru Panjaram in 1970. Filmalaya, Cine World, Cine Express, Kalasagar, and Kalasravanthi were few more awards that came in his way.
Sobhanbabu had paired up with Sarada for several films and they were said to be a hit pair of all times. It is really a unique combination. Sobhanbabu is known for his glamour and performance for about 30 years in the filmdom and Sarada is known more for her outstanding, performance-oriented roles, especially for sober roles.
He was popularly called as "Andhra Andagadu" meaning, "Most handsome person in Andhra Pradesh". He was honored several Nandi Awards by the state of Andhra Pradesh Government. He probably earned maximum number of awards among any Telugu hero for his diverse roles spanning over 30 years. He was the most popular ladies hero for over 20 years. In fact, he earned so much ladies popularity that even to this day any good ladies family entertainer is referred to as "Shoban Babu type movie" by the telugu movie lovers. He was honored "Natabooshana" title and it became his last name in movie credits.Though several senior artistes 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 business and is leading a peaceful life with a complete happy family with sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and grandchildren. He acted in films that suits his age all the times. At the end of his career, he chose some character artiste roles and finally took retirement from films for a happy and fruitful life. He celebrated his 70th birthday on January 14, 2007.
Awards
Film fare Awards 1971 74 76 79
Nandi Best Actor Award from AP Govt : 1969 1971 1972 1973 1976
AP Cinegoers Award : 1970 71 72 73 74 75 85 89
Madras Film Fans Award : 1971 74 75 76 78 79 80 84 85
Vamsi Berkely Award : 1978 84 85
AP Film Fans Award : 1971 1974
Andhrapatrika Award : 1970 1985
Film World : 1971 1975
Central Govt Award for the best classical film hero award : Bangaru Panjaram 1970
Filmalaya : 1975
Cine World : 1975
Kalasagar : 1975 1986
Kalasravanthi : 1992
Sl. No | Year | Film's Name | Heroine | Director |
1 | 1959 | Daivabalam | Vasanth Kumar Reddy | |
2 | 1960 | Bhakta Sabari | Chitrapu Narayana Rao | |
3 | 1961 | Seetarama Kalyanam | N.T. Rama Rao / N.A.T. Unit | |
4 | 1962 | Bheeshma | B.A. Subba Rao | |
5 | 1962 | Mahamantri Thimmarusu | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao | |
6 | 1963 | Irugu-Porugu | T.N. Murthy | |
7 | 1963 | Somavaara Vrata Maahaatmyam | Adoni Lakshmi | R.M.Krishnaswamy |
8 | 1963 | Paruvu Prathishta | Manapuram | |
9 | 1963 | Lavakusa | C.Pullayya / C.S.Rao | |
10 | 1963 | Chaduvkunna Ammaayilu | Savithri | Adurthi Subbarao |
11 | 1963 | Narthanasaala | L. Vijayalaxmi | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
12 | 1964 | Navagraha Poojaa Mahima | B. Vithalacharaya | |
13 | 1964 | Karna (Tamil) | B.R. Panthulu | |
14 | 1964 | Desadrohulu | Bolla SubbaraRao | |
15 | 1964 | Mairaavana | B.A. Subbarao | |
16 | 1965 | Sumangali | Jayanthi | Adurthi Subbarao |
17 | 1965 | Prameelarjuna Yuddham | Vanisree | M. Mallikarjuna Rao |
18 | 1971 | Pratijnaa Paalana | C.S. Rao | |
19 | 1965 | Veeraabhimanyu | Kanchana | V. Madhusudana Rao |
20 | 1966 | Srikrishna Paandaveeyam | N.T. Ramarao | |
21 | 1966 | Loguttu Perumallakeruka | Rajasri | K.S.R. Das |
22 | 1966 | Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha | Atthili Lakshmi | C. Pullayya |
23 | 1966 | Potti Pleader-u | Geethanjali | K.Hemambaradhara Rao |
24 | 1966 | Bhakta Pothana | K.R.Vijaya | G. Ramineedu |
25 | 1966 | Gudhachari 116 | Mallikarjuna Rao | |
26 | 1967 | Pinni | Vijayaniramala | B.A. Subbarao |
27 | 1967 | Sri Sri Marayada Ramanna | Rajashri | K. Hemabharadhara Rao |
28 | 1967 | Sathyame Jayam | Rajashri | P.V. Ramarao |
29 | 1967 | Private Master-u | K. Viswanath | |
30 | 1967 | Sreekrishnaavataaram | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao | |
31 | 1967 | Punayvathi | Dada Misri | |
32 | 1967 | Aadapaduchu | Vanisree | K. Hemambharadhara Rao |
33 | 1967 | Rakta Sindooram | Pandareebhai | C. Seetharam |
34 | 1967 | Kambhojaraju Katha | Rajasri | Kamalakara Kameshwararao |
35 | 1967 | Poola Rangadu | Vijayanirmala | Adurthi Subbarao |
36 | 1968 | Bharya | Vanisree | K.S. Prakash Rao |
37 | 1968 | Chuttarikaalu | Lakshmi | Peketi Sivaram |
38 | 1968 | Mana Samsaram | Bharathi | C.S. Rao |
39 | 1968 | Lakshmi Nivasam | Bharathi | V. Madhusudana Rao |
40 | 1968 | Panthaalu-Pattimpulu | Vanishree | K.B. Tilak |
41 | 1968 | Jeevita Bandham | M.S. Gopinath | |
42 | 1968 | Veeraanjaneya | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao | |
43 | 1968 | Kalisina Manasulu | Bharathi | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
44 | 1968 | Kumkumabharine | Vedantham Raghavayya | |
45 | 1969 | Manchi Mithrulu | T. Ramarao | |
46 | 1969 | Bangaru Panjaram | Vansihree | B.N. Reddy |
47 | 1969 | Vichitra Kutumbam | Sheela | K.S. Prakash Rao |
48 | 1969 | Sattekalapu Satthayya | Rajasri | K.S. Prakash Rao |
49 | 1969 | Buddhimanthudu | Vijayanirmala | Bapu |
50 | 1969 | Nindu Hrudayaalu | Geethanjali | K. Viswanath |
51 | 1969 | Manushulu Maaraali | Sarada | V. Madhusudana Rao |
52 | 1969 | Matrudevatha | Chandrakala | Savithri |
53 | 1969 | Kannula Panduga | K.R. Vijaya | Anisetty |
54 | 1969 | Taaraasashankam | Devika | Manapuram |
55 | 1969 | Pratheekaaram | Sandhya Rani | M. Nageswara Rao |
56 | 1970 | Bhale Gudhachari | Sunanda | Homi Wadia |
57 | 1970 | Petthamdaarlu | C.S. Rao | |
58 | 1970 | Iddaru Ammaayilu | Vanisree | Puttanna |
59 | 1970 | Maa Manchi Akkayya | K.R. Vijaya | V. Ramachandra Rao |
60 | 1970 | Pasidi Manasulu | Sarada | Subrahmanyam |
61 | 1970 | Jagajjatteelu | Vanisree | K.V. Nandana Rao |
62 | 1970 | Thallidandrulu | Y. Vijaya | K. Baburao |
63 | 1970 | Maayani Mamata | Lakshmi | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
64 | 1970 | Inti Gauravam | Aarthi | Bapu |
65 | 1970 | Desamante Manusuhuloi | Chandrakala | C.S. Rao |
66 | 1970 | Mooga Prema | Vijayalalitha | G. Ramineedu |
67 | 1970 | Kathanayarakuralu | Vanisree | Giduturi Suryam |
68 | 1970 | Vichitra Dampathyam | Vijayanirmala | P. Chandrasekhar Reddy |
69 | 1970 | Debbaku Thaa Dongala Muthaa | Vanisree | Subrahmanyam |
70 | 1971 | Sathee Anasuya | Jamuna | B.A. Subbarao |
71 | 1971 | Sisindri Chittibabu | Sarada | A. Sanjeevi |
72 | 1971 | Kalyana Mandapam | Kanchana | V. Madhusudana Rao |
73 | 1971 | Tahsildar Gaari Ammaayi | Jamuna | K.S. Prakash Rao |
74 | 1971 | Bangaru Thalli | Venniradai Niramala | Taapi Chanakya |
75 | 1971 | Naa Thammudu | Bharathi | K.S. Prakash Rao |
76 | 1971 | Chinnanati Snehithulu | Vanisree | K. Viswanath |
77 | 1971 | Ramalayam | Vijayanirmala | K. Baburao |
78 | 1971 | Koothuru-Kodalu | Vijayalalitha | P. Lakshmideepak |
79 | 1971 | Talli Koothullu | Kanchana | G. Ramineedu |
80 | 1971 | Jagajjantreelu | Vanisree | P. Lakshmideepak |
81 | 1972 | Vamshoddhaarakudu | Kanchana | P. Sambasivarao |
82 | 1972 | Kiladi Bullodu | Chandrakala | Nandamuri Ramesh |
83 | 1972 | Saanthi Nilayam | Chandrakala | Vaikuntha Sarma |
84 | 1972 | Kannathalli | Chandrakala | T. Madhava Rao |
85 | 1972 | Amma Maata | Vanisree | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
86 | 1972 | Sampoorna Ramayanam | Chandrakala | Bapu |
87 | 1972 | Manavudu-Danavudu | Sarada / Reena | P. Chandrasekhar Reddy |
88 | 1972 | Kaalam Maarindi | Sarada | K. Viswanath |
89 | 1973 | Pedda Koduku | Kanchana | K.S. Prakash Rao |
90 | 1973 | Puttinillu-Mettinillu | Chandrakala | Pattu |
91 | 1973 | Minor Babu | Vanisree | T. Prakash Rao |
+2 | 1973 | Jeevana tharangalu | Vanisree | T. Rama Rao |
93 | 1973 | Sarada | Sarada, Jayanthi | K. Viswanath |
94 | 1973 | Jeevitham | Jayanthi | K.S. Prakash Rao |
95 | 1973 | Doctor Babu | Jayalalitha | T. Lenin Babu |
96 | 1973 | Idaa Lokam | Sharada | K.S. Prakash Rao |
97 | 1974 | Kodenagu | Chandrakala, Lakshmi | K.S. Prakash Rao |
98 | 1974 | Kannavaari Kalalu | Vanisree, Latha | S.S. Balan |
99 | 1974 | Khaidi Babai | Vanisree | T. Krishna |
100 | 1974 | Ganga-Manga | Vanisree | Taapi Chanakya / V. Ramachandra Rao |
101 | 1974 | Andaroo Dongale | Lakshmi | V.B. Rajendra Prasad |
102 | 1974 | Chakravaakam | Vanisree | K.S. Prakash Rao |
103 | 1974 | Manchi Manushulu | Manjula | V.B. Rajendra Prasad |
104 | 1975 | Andaru Manchivaare | Manjula | S.S. Balan |
105 | 1975 | Devudu Chesina Pelli | Sarada | M.S. Reddy |
106 | 1975 | Babu | Vanisree | K. Raghavendra Rao |
107 | 1975 | Jeevana Jyothi | Vanisree | K. Viswanath |
108 | 1975 | Balipeetham | Sarada | Dasari Narayana Rao |
109 | 1975 | Jebu Donga | Jayasudha | V. Madhusudana Rao |
110 | 1975 | Gunavanthudu | Manjula | Adurthi Subbarao |
111 | 1975 | Soggadu | Jayachitra, Jayasudha | K. Bapayya |
112 | 1976 | Picchi Maaraaju | Manjula | V.B. Rajendra Prasad |
113 | 1976 | Iddaroo Iddare | Manjula | V. Madhusudhana Rao |
114 | 1976 | Raja | K. Raghavendra Rao | |
115 | 1976 | Premabandham | Vanisree | K. Viswanath |
116 | 1976 | Pogarubothu | Vanisree | T. Prakash Rao |
117 | 1976 | Monagaadu | Jayasudha, Manjula | T. Krishna |
118 | 1976 | Raju Vedale | Jayasudha | T. Ramarao |
119 | 1977 | Kurukshetram | Latha | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
120 | 1977 | Jeevitha Nauka | Jayasudha, Jayaprada | K. Viswanath |
121 | 1977 | Ee Tharam Manishi | Jayaprada | V. Madhusudana Rao |
122 | 1977 | Khaidi Kalidas | Deepa | C. Subrahmanyam |
123 | 1977 | Gadusu Pillodu | Jayasudha | K. Bapayya |
124 | 1978 | Naayudu Baava | Jayasudha, Jayaprada | P. Chandrasekhar Reddy |
125 | 1978 | Nindu Manishi | Jayachitra | S.D. Lal |
126 | 1978 | Manchi Babai | Jayachitra | T. Krishna |
127 | 1978 | Kaalaanthakulu | Jayasudha | K.S.R. Das / K. Viswanath |
128 | 1978 | Mallepoovu | Jayasudha, Lakshmi | V. Madhusudana Rao |
129 | 1978 | Radhakrishna | Jayaprada | V. Madhusudana Rao |
130 | 1978 | Enki-Naayudu Bava | Vanisree | Boyina Subbarao |
131 | 1979 | Kartheeka Deepam | Sarada, Sridevi, Geetha | P. Lakshmideepak |
132 | 1979 | Joodagaadu | Jayasudha | V. Madhusudana Rao |
133 | 1979 | Mande Gundelu | Jayasudha | K. Bapayya |
134 | 1979 | Gorintaku | Sujatha, Vakkalanka Padma | Dasari Narayana Rao |
135 | 1979 | Bangaru Chellelu | Jayasudha | V. Madhusudana Rao |
136 | 1979 | Ramabaanam | Jayasudha | G. Rammohana Rao |
137 | 1980 | Kaksha | Sridevi | V.C. Guhanathan |
138 | 1980 | Kodallosthunnaru Jagrattha | Sarada, Geeta | Katta Subbarao |
139 | 1980 | Mahalaxmi | Vanisree / Subhasini | Rajachandra |
140 | 1980 | Chandipriya | Jayaprada | V. Madhusudana Rao |
141 | 1980 | Chesina Baasalu | Jayaprada | K.S.R. Das |
142 | 1980 | Mosagaadu | Sridevi | K. Raghavendra Rao |
143 | 1980 | Sannaayi Appanna | Jayaprada | P. Lakshmideepak |
144 | 1980 | Dharmachakram | Jayaprada | P. Lakshmideepak |
145 | 1980 | Ramudu Parasuramudu | Latha | M.S. Gopinath |
146 | 1980 | Manavude Mahaneeyudu | Sujatha | P. Chandrashekar Reddy |
147 | 1981 | Pandanti Jeevitham | Sujatha | T. Rama rao |
148 | 1981 | Illaalu | Sridevi, Jayasudha | T. Rama Rao |
149 | 1981 | Deepaaradhana | Jayaprada | Dasari Narayanarao |
150 | 1981 | Jeevitharatham | Rathi | V. Madhusudana Rao |
151 | 1981 | Jagamondi | Rathi | V. Madhusudana Rao |
152 | 1981 | Devudu Mamayya | Vanisree | Rajachandra |
153 | 1981 | Samsaram-Santanam | Jayasudha | V. Madhusudana Rao |
154 | 1981 | Gharana Gangulu | Sridevi | Katta Subbarao |
155 | 1981 | Girija Kalyanam | Jayaprada | K.S.R. Das |
156 | 1981 | Alludugaru, Zindabad! | Geeta | Katta Subbarao |
157 | 1982 | Vamshagourvam | Sujatha | Ravinder Reddy |
158 | 1982 | Krishnarjunulu | Jayaprada | Dasari Narayana Rao |
159 | 1982 | Premamoorthulu | Radha, Lakshmi | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
160 | 1982 | Pratheekaaram | Sujatha | G. Ramineedu |
161 | 1982 | Swayamvaram | Jayaprada | Dasari Narayana Rao |
162 | 1982 | Devatha | Sridevi, Jayaprada | K. Raghavendra Rao |
163 | 1982 | Illaali Korikalu | Jayasudha | G. Rammohana Rao |
164 | 1982 | Bandhaalu-Anubandhaalu | Lakshmi | Bhargav |
165 | 1982 | Korukunna Mogudu | Jayasudha | Katta Subbarao |
166 | 1982 | Iddaru Kodukulu | Radha | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
167 | 1983 | Mundadugu | Jayaprada | K. Bapayya |
168 | 1983 | Mugguru Monagaallu | Radhika | T. Ramarao |
169 | 1983 | Balidaanam | Madhavi | S.A.Chandrasekhar |
170 | 1983 | Raghuramudu | Sarada | Kommineni |
171 | 1983 | Thodu-Needa | Saritha, Radhika | V. Janardhan |
172 | 1983 | Rajkumar | Jayasudha / Ambika | G. Ramineedu |
173 | 1984 | Iddaru Dongalu | Radha | K. Raghavendra Rao |
174 | 1984 | Illalu-Priyuralu | Suhasini, Preethi | Kondaramireddy |
175 | 1984 | Abhimanyudu | Vijayashanti | Dasari Narayanarao |
176 | 1984 | Bavamaradallu | Suhasini, Radhika | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
177 | 1984 | Punyam koddu purushudu | Jayasudha | Katta Subbarao |
178 | 1984 | Jagan | Jayasudha | Dasari Narayana Rao |
179 | 1984 | Kodetraachu | Sridevi | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
180 | 1984 | Dandayathra | Jayasudha | K.Bapayya |
181 | 1984 | Mister Vijay | Radha | Kondandarami Reddy |
182 | 1984 | Bharyamani | Jayasudha | Vijayabapineedu |
183 | 1984 | Danavudu | Jayasudha | K.Bapayya |
184 | 1984 | Sampoorna Premayanam | Jayaprada | N.B. Chakravarthy |
185 | 1985 | Devalayam | Vijayashanti | T. Krishna |
186 | 1985 | Maharaju | Suhasini | Vijaya Bapineedu |
187 | 1985 | Mugguru Mitrulu | Suhasnini | Rajachandra |
188 | 1985 | Sreevaru | Vijayashanti | B. Bhaskar Rao |
189 | 1985 | Mahasangraamam | Jayasudha | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
190 | 1985 | Kongumudi | Jayasudha | Vijaya Bapineedu |
191 | 1985 | Mangalyabalam | Jayasudha, Radhika | Boyina Subbarao |
192 | 1985 | Jackie | Suhasini | Bapu |
193 | 1985 | Uriki soggadu | Vijayashanti | B.V. Prasad |
194 | 1986 | Sravana Sandhya | Vijayashanthi/Suhasini | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
195 | 1986 | Bandham | Radhika | Rajachandra |
196 | 1986 | Driver babu | Radha | Boyina Subbarao |
197 | 1986 | Mister Bharath | Suhasini | Rajachandra |
198 | 1986 | Jeevana Poraatam | Vijayashanti | Rajachandra |
199 | 1986 | Jeevana Raagam | Jayasudha | B.V. Prasad |
200 | 1986 | Dharmapeetham Daddarillindi | Jayasudha | Dasari Narayana Rao |
201 | 1986 | Vijrumbhana | Sobhana | Rajachandra |
202 | 1986 | Adavi Raja | Radha | K.Muralimohanarao |
203 | 1986 | Chakknodu | Vijayashanthi | B. Bhaskara Rao |
204 | 1986 | Jailu pakshi | Radhika | Kodi Ramakrishna |
205 | 1987 | Punnami chandrudu | Suhasini | Vijaya Bapineedu |
206 | 1987 | Ummadi Mogudu | Keertisingh | B. Bhaskar Rao |
207 | 1987 | Kalyana Tamboolam | Vijayashanti | Bapu |
208 | 1987 | Kartheeka Pournami | Bhanupriya | A. Kodandarami Reddy |
209 | 1987 | Punya Dampathulu | Suhasini | G. Anil kumar |
210 | 1988 | Samsaram | Jayaprada | Relangi Narasimharao |
211 | 1988 | Donga Pelli | Vijayashanti | Raviraja Pinisetti |
212 | 1988 | Doragarintlo Dongodu | Radha | Kodi Ramakrishna |
213 | 1988 | Chattamto Chadarangam | Sarada | K. Muralimohana Rao |
214 | 1988 | Bharyaabhartalu | Radha | K. Muralimohana Rao |
215 | 1988 | Anna Chellellu | Radhika | Raviraja Pinisetti |
216 | 1989 | Dorikithe Dongalu | Vijayashanti | K. Muralimohana Rao |
217 | 1989 | Soggadi Kaapuram | Radha | Kodi Ramakrishna |
218 | 1990 | Doshi-Nirdoshi | Sumitra | Y. Nageswara Rao |
219 | 1991 | Sarpayaagam | Rekha | Paruchuri Brothers |
220 | 1991 | Agni Nakshatram | Sarat | |
221 | 1992 | Balaramakrishnulu | Sreevidya | Raviraja Pinisetti |
222 | 1992 | Ashwametham | Geetha | K. Raghavendra Rao |
223 | 1993 | Emandee!... Aavida Vacchindi | Sarada, Vanisree | E.V.V. Satyanarayana |
224 | 1994 | Jeevitha Khaidi | Jayasudha, Jayaprada | K. Ajay Kumar |
225 | 1995 | Aasthi Mooredu-Asha Baaredu | Jayasudha | Kodi Ramakrishna |
226 | 1995 | Dorababu | Priya Raman | Boina Subbarao |
227 | 1995 | Adavi Dora | Radha, Surabhi | K. Ajay Kumar |
228 | 1996 | Hello... Guru! | Amani, Suhasini | Venkatrao |
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