The famous character artiste, who was an indespensible actor in films
for 3 decades from the 50s to the 70s, Kongara Jaggaiah started his
career as a radio announcer in All India Radio after leaving his job.
Noted for his unique and powerful voice acted in many films along with
the top heroes of his time NTR & ANR. He acted in all characters
ranging from hero to villian to comedy artist. A noted literary figure,
he translated Ravindranath Tagore's Gitanjali into Telugu. He was
awarded Padma Sri and Padma Bhushan.
Awarded both Padma Sri & Padma Bhushan by the Govt of India.
Translated Ravindranth Tagpre's Geetanjali into Telugu.
Worked as an assistant editor for Desabhimani-a telugu newspaper.
Worked as an editor for the weekly Andhra Republic. Was elected to Lok
Sabha from Ongloe consituency.