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Dr. Allu Ramalingaiah, father-in-law of one of the leading Telugu movie stars Chiranjeevi, was a yesteryear comedian. As a tribute to him, an award had been instituted namely “Allu Ramalingaiah’s Memorial Award.” This award is given to a talented comedian every year. “Hero Rajendra Prasad has been awarded with the prestigious award for this year” said Allu Ramalingaiah Kalapeetham president Sarepalli Kondalarao. Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Actor Chiranjeevi, Minister Mandali Buddha Prasad and Others will be present at the award ceremony on 1st October, 2007.

So, what is wrong with that? Do I have any problem? yeah! I do… My problem is that whenever an award is constituted in any industry, it is of utmost importance to first recognize the talent at home and then if our home is an empty vessel… then, one should go in search for talent outside… I regard and know that Actor Rajendra Prasad is one of the most versatile actors that Telugu film industry has ever produced. But as usual, our learned Jury members of every award committee recognizes him not as a first thought but as an after thought. And this time it is after an outsider Johny Lever (I know that he is a Telugu person from Ongole, but he is not from Telugu film industry…) has already been awarded with Allu Ramalingaiah Memorial Award last year… Legendary actor Rajendra Prasad has never been given his due for his true service to “Kalamathalli”… Now-a-days every undeserving actor talks of Kalamathalli… never knowing who she really is… So I decided to write a short Biography on Rajendra Prasad as my bit in giving him his rightful due… —KALCHA