Indian movie stars died in 1955
Here are 2 famous actors from India died in 1955:
Govindrao Tembe
Govindrao Tembe (June 5, 1881 Kolhapur-October 9, 1955) also known as Govind Sadashiv Tembe was an Indian film score composer, actor and screenwriter.
He was also a renowned classical musician and a respected theater personality. Tembe was a prominent figure in the early days of Indian cinema and was one of the pioneers of Marathi cinema. He composed music for many Marathi films such as "Deccan Queen", "Vande Mataram" and "Yayati" among others. Additionally, he acted in several films like "Balidan", "Matwala Shair" and "Maza Pati Karodpati". Tembe was also a prolific stage artist and directed many plays such as "Chitramukh", "Ashadh Ka Ek Din" and "Dnyaneshwar Mauli" among others. His contribution to Marathi and Indian cinema and theatre is still remembered and revered by many today.
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Vemuri Gaggaiah
Vemuri Gaggaiah (August 15, 1895 Vemuru-December 30, 1955 Vemuru) was an Indian actor. His child is called Vemuri Ramaiah.
Vemuri Gaggaiah was a renowned Telugu stage, film and drama actor who acted in over 200 plays and was the first actor to receive the prestigious Rashtrapati Award. He was born on August 15, 1895, in Vemuru and started his career as a stage actor in his teenage years. Gaggaiah's acting was widely appreciated for its naturalness and he was known for his performance in mythological roles. He played the lead role in the Telugu movie, "Balaraju" in 1937, which was the first Telugu talkie film. Some of his notable films include "Bhakta Potana," "Andhranatakam," "Patala Bhairavi," and "Swargaseema." Gaggaiah was also a great singer and musician who composed music for many of his plays. He passed away on December 30, 1955, in Vemuru, leaving behind a rich legacy of acting and music in Telugu cinema.
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