Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao born on 28 May 1923 and died on 18 January 1996, popularly known as NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker, director, editor and politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms.NTR made his debut as an actor in a Telugu social film Mana Desam.He was born to a farming couple, Nandamuri Lakshmaih and Venkata Ramamma.NTR started his film career with a walk-on role as a policeman in Mana Desam.He appeared in Palletoori Pilla, directed by B. A. Subba Rao.His first mythological film was in 1957, where he portrayed Krishna in the blockbuster film Maya Bazaar.He essayed the role of Krishna in 17 films,including some landmark films like Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1962), the Tamil film Karnan (1964) and Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977). He was also Known for his portrayal of Lord Rama, essaying that role in films like Lava Kusha (1963), and Shri Ramanjaneya Yuddham (1974) to name a few. He has also portrayed other characters from the Ramayana, such as Ravana in Bhookailas (1958) and Seetharama Kalyanam (1961) among others. He portrayed Lord Vishnu in films like Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1960) among others and Lord Shiva in Dakshayagnam (1962). He has also enacted the roles of Mahabharatha characters, such as Bheeshma, Arjuna, Karna and Duryodhana.In May 1943, at the age of 20, while still pursuing his Intermediate, NTR married Basava Tarakam, the daughter of his maternal uncle. The couple had eight sons and four daughters.