Ramoji Rao | |
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Born | Ramoji Rao 16 November 1936 |
Died | 8 June 2024 | (aged 87)
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, Media Proprietor |
Spouse |
Rama Devi (m. 1961) |
Awards |
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Cherukuri Ramoji Rao (16 November 1936 – 8 June 2024) was an Indian businessman, media proprietor and film producer.[2] He was head of the Ramoji Group which owns the world's largest film production facility Ramoji Film City, Eenadu newspaper, ETV Network of TV channels, film production company Ushakiran Movies.[3][4][5][6]
His other business ventures included Margadarsi Chit Fund, Dolphin Group of Hotels, Kalanjali Shopping Mall, Priya Pickles, ETV Win OTT platform and Mayuri Film Distributors.[7][8]
Rao garnered four Filmfare Awards South, five Nandi Awards and the National Film Award for his works in Telugu cinema.[9] In 2016, he was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, for his contributions in journalism, literature and education.[10][11]
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