Political leaders mourn veteran Telugu actor Giribabu in Hyderabad
· Entertainment · The Hindu, Times of India
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan expressed profound grief over the demise of veteran Telugu actor, director and producer Giribabu, who passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Saturday. The Governor conveyed condolences to the bereaved family, while Mr. Naidu recalled Giribabu was born into an ordinary agricultural family in Prakasam district. Mr. Pawan Kalyan highlighted Giribabu's diverse roles as protagonist, antagonist and character artiste, besides his success as a director and producer. Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh noted Giribabu entertained Telugu audiences with distinctive performances across a career spanning four decades and over 600 films. Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh mourned his death, recalling Giribabu acted alongside legendary actors N.T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna and Chiranjeevi. YSRCP president and former Chief Minister
Why it matters
The mourning by top state officials underscores the cultural significance of Giribabu's five-decade career spanning over 600 films, marking a major loss to the Telugu film industry and its associated political fraternity.
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