"Andhra Andhagaadu" Sobhan Babu Passes away

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BIRTH : Jan 14 th 1937
DEATH : Mar 20 th 2008,
Sobhan Babu passed away suddenly in a mishap at his residence in Chennai.

After practising his usual Yoga excercise in the morning, he fell down on stairs injuring his spinal chord. By the time he was brought to Apollo Hospital, he was pronounced dead. He was 71.

Born in 1937 in China Nandigam near Vijaywada, he made it to the stardom in the movie world earning him the reputation of "Andhra Andhagaadu". He captured the hearts of many a woman with his handsome looks and unconventional acting style. He was known to have broken the drama style of acting that was prevalent then with his more natural style.

After retirement from acting, he stayed away from all the glitz and media publicity and led a very quiet life in Chennai along with his three daughters and son.

With his sudden demise, the whole Tollywood fraternity along with millions of his fans have gone in shock.