Nandamuri Balakrishna

Nandamuri Balakrishna is a well-known Indian actor and politician. He was born on June 10th, 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the son of legendary Telugu actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao. Balakrishna is known for his roles in Telugu cinema and has acted in over 100 films in his career. He is also a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Andhra Pradesh and has been actively involved in politics since 2014.

Early Life and Career

Balakrishna was born to Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) and Basavatarakam in Chennai. His family moved to Andhra Pradesh when he was young, and he completed his schooling in Chennai. Balakrishna began his acting career in 1974 with the film "Tatamma Kala." He then went on to act in several Telugu films such as "Daana Veera Soora Karna," "Mangammagari Manavadu," "Lorry Driver," and "Muddula Krishnayya."

Balakrishna gained popularity for his portrayal of mythological characters in films like "Narthanasala" and "Amarasilpi Jakkanna." He has also won several awards for his acting, including the Nandi Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Laxmi Narasimha."

Political Career

Balakrishna joined politics in 2014 and contested the elections from the Hindupur constituency in Andhra Pradesh on a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) ticket. He won the election and became an MLA. In 2019, he was re-elected from the same constituency.

As an MLA, Balakrishna has been actively involved in the development of his constituency. He has initiated several welfare schemes for the people, including the distribution of free gas connections, construction of roads, and the establishment of new schools and colleges. He has also been actively involved in the development of the film industry in Andhra Pradesh.

Controversies

Balakrishna has been embroiled in several controversies throughout his career. In 2017, he was caught on camera slapping a fan who tried to take a selfie with him. He later apologized for his behavior.

In 2020, Balakrishna was criticized for his comments on the Telangana culture. He had said that he would not speak in Telangana dialect as he was a "Andhrite." He later apologized for his comments, stating that he had no intention of hurting anyone's sentiments.

In 2021, Balakrishna was accused of violating COVID-19 norms by attending a public event without wearing a mask. He was also seen shaking hands with people at the event, which was in violation of social distancing guidelines.

Conclusion

Nandamuri Balakrishna is a well-known Telugu actor and politician. He has acted in over 100 films and has won several awards for his acting. He is also a Member of Legislative Assembly in Andhra Pradesh and has been actively involved in politics since 2014. Balakrishna has initiated several welfare schemes for the people of his constituency and has been involved in the development of the film industry in Andhra Pradesh. However, he has been embroiled in several controversies throughout his career, which have attracted criticism and negative publicity.