Krishnam Raju

Indian actor and politician, Bahubali star

Krishnam Raju - Indian actor and politician, Bahubali star
Born

January 20th, 1940
85 years ago

Died

2022
3 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

India

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An Indian actor and politician, this individual made significant contributions to Telugu cinema and entered politics later in life. The acting career began in the 1960s and spanned several decades, featuring a wide range of roles. One of the prominent films was 'Bahubali', which helped reshape the landscape of Indian cinema. In addition to acting, a political career involved serving as a Member of Parliament, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party. This individual also engaged in various philanthropy activities during the political tenure, tying in cultural contributions with public service.

Starred in 'Bahubali'

Served as a Member of Parliament

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