Veteran Telugu actor Mada Venkateswara Rao died here after a brief illness. He was 65. The actor, known for his comedy roles, passed away after undergoing treatment for a brief period at a private hospital here last night, family members said. Born in 1950, Mada shot to fame with his role as an eunuch in film “Chillara Kottu Chittemma”, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in 1977.

The noted comedian has acted in over 300 films, including some films of other regional languages. He was popular for his roles in films like “Muthyala Muggu”, “Lambadolla Ram Das”, “Mayadari Malligadu”. Before venturing into films, Mada worked as an engineer in the State electricity Department.

Did You Know?

• Operation Polo, the code name of the Hyderabad “Police Action” was a military operation in September 1948 in which the Indian Armed Forces invaded the State of Hyderabad and overthrew its Nizam, annexing the state into the Indian Union.
• Hyderabad was ruled by a hereditary Nizam from 1724 until 1948.
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• Ali Khan Bahadur was the last Nizam (or ruler) of the Princely State of Hyderabad and of Berar.