Dandamudi rajagopal biography of abraham
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Dandamudi is the 1st Indian who has received Mr.Asia title. In his short stint in the silver screen, Dandamudi acted alongside stalwarts like N. T. Rama Rao, Savitri, Shoban Babu, S. V. Ranga Rao, Kanta Rao, Mukkamala and Mikkilineni.
Personal life
He was born on 16 October 1916 in Gandigunta village, Krishna district to a family of farmers.
His feats attracted people from all over the country.
But sadly those great sportspersons remain far from limelight. The most notable performance was in Nartanasala (1963), wherein he portrayed the role of Bheema.[3] He also acted in Bheemanjaneya Yudham,Veera abhimanyu.In his short stint in the silver screen .Dandamudi acted alongside stalwarts like Dr.N.T.Rama Rao,Shoban babu,S.V.Ranga Rao and Kantha Rao.
his film nartanasala won best film in Indonesian Film festival at jakarta in 1963
He died on 6 August 1981.
1. He was the captain of Andhra Olympic team. Impressed by the performance of Kodi Rammurthy Naidu, he took up the line of Weight Lifting. Later he traveled with Kolli Rangadasu and gave many performances in different Indian states and countries.
Rajagopal was married to Anasuya.
Arjuna award winner kamineni eswararao is trained by dandamudi in weight lifting
Film Career
He has acted in some films. He used to break iron chains tied to his body by taking a deep breath and flexing his muscles. Rajagopal was married to Anasuya they had 5 children 3 sons and 2 Daughters.
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| Name | Rajagopal, Dandamudi |
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| Date of birth | 16 October 1916 |
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| Date of death | 6 August 1981 |
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- Telugu people
- 1916 births
- 1981 deaths
- Indian weightlifters
- Weightlifters at the 1948 Summer Olympics
- Weightlifters at the 1956 Summer Olympics
'Andhra Hercules' Mr.
Raja Gopal Dandamudi
DANDAMUDI RAJAGOPALRAO born in Gandigunta village in Krishna district (Andhrapradesh)in 1916 represented India in the Olympics for three consecutive years, yet an unsung hero. |
| ANDHRA PRADESH had its own share of outstanding performances by its players at the Olympics.
He established free gymnasia named Dandamudi Rajagopal Institutes, at locations across Krishna district to coach youngsters. Honours & PopularityDandamudi was the first Indian to receive title of Mr. Asia. He won Mr. Asia title in 1948 at Calcutta at the Asian bodybuilding competition. He won a bronze medal in 1951 Asian Games in men's heavyweight (+90 kg) weightlifting which remains one of the best performances by an Indian weightlifter considering the strong field of countries participating. He represented India thrice at the Olympics, in 1948 (finishing 16th), 1952 (finishing 6th) and 1956 (finishing 9th).[2] He was the founder and first President of Andhra Olympic Association. 11th Place in Finland Olympics in 1952. He was trained by Sistla Somayajulu in weightlifting for some time. The most notable performance was in Nartanasala (1963), wherein he portrayed the role of Bhima.[3] He also acted in Bhimanjaneya Yuddham and Veeraabhimanyu. He established Free gymnasia name D.R.Gopal'Institute at many places in krishna district to coach youngsters.He was a good coach too Honours & PopularityDandamudi was conferred with various titles as Mr.Asia, Andhrabhima, Andhrahercules, Indian Tarzan and The Giant of India. The stadium was inaugurated by then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Tanguturi Anjaiah. Notes and References
Dandamudi RajagopalDandamudi Rajagopal (b: 16 October 1916 - d: 6 August 1981) was renowned sports person of India.[1] He was born in Gandigunta village in Krishna district in a family of farmers. Dandamudi was conferred with various titles as Andhrabhima, Andhrahercules , Indian Tarzan and The Giant of India. . Dandamudi was a Indian weightlifting champion for 13 years from 1945 to 582. One of his notable, dangerous and jaw dropping feats of strength which drew huge crowds were displays where he would break iron chains around his body by taking a deep breath and flexing his muscles. Film careerDandamudi has acted in several films. He was conferred with other titles such as Andhra Bhima, Andhra Hercules, Indian Tarzan and Giant of India. |