Ironleg Sastri | |
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Born | Gunupudi Viswanath Sastri |
Died | 19 June 2006 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1982 - 2006 |
Gunupudi Viswanath Sastri, popularly known by his screen name Ironleg Sastri, was an Indian comedian who predominantly worked in Telugu-language films. He acted in more than 150 films. [1] E. V. V. Satyanarayana introduced him to Telugu Cinema.
Ironlog Sastri was born in a Brahmin family in Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh, India. His birth name was Gunupudi Viswanatha Sastry. He used to work as a priest for the movie inaugural functions. Director E. V. V. Satyanarayana offered him a role in Appula Appa Rao (1992) where he played the role of a priest with the name Ironleg Sastry. Later he adopted this as his screen name. [2]
He suffered with heart problems in 2006. He died on 19 June 2006 at his native place Tadepalligudem. He also suffered with jaundice in the last days of life. His family appealed to Film industry and AP Government to financially support them.
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