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The man who left no ‘tone’ un-mimicked
Long before the present-day comedy shows became a rage on television, he held the audience captivated with his scintillating apery that not only catapulted him to popularity but also created a genre for mimicry in the country.
Warangal: Long before the present-day comedy shows became a rage on television, he held the audience captivated with his scintillating apery that not only catapulted him to popularity but also created a genre for mimicry in the country.
It’s none other than multi-talented Nerella Venumadhav, popularly known as NV, the first Indian mimic to perform at the United Nations Organisation. Albeit his name has become synonymous with mimicry, the self-taught artiste, who drew inspiration from the yesteryears thespian Chittoor Nagaiah, is also a good singer and ventriloquist.
Born in a middleclass family, NV graduated from Arts and Science College went on to become a government teacher. It’s no exaggeration to say that shelves in his residence at Vasavi colony in Warangal have no space to hold any more awards; however, the maestro would now be seen on special covers with the India Post to unveil them on Tuesday (Dec 26) in commemoration of his seven-decade association with the art form.
Incidentally, the maestro will turn 85 a couple of days later (on Dec 28). He quit his job after the then chief minister PV Narasimha Rao nominated him to the Legislative Council in 1971. By then, he had already created a niche for himself by mimicking all and sundry noted personalities of that era, including poets, politicians and actors, besides hobnobbing with them. He didn’t even leave the Hollywood stars either.
NV’s artistry is not all about just mundane mimicking, but it exhibited a sense of humour and spontaneity that was not possible to ordinary mortals. His role in propagating mimicry is colossal as many a person inspired him took it as profession. He was instrumental in introducing mimicry as a subject in the curriculum of Telugu University, besides writing its syllabus.
A master of imitating various dialects with utmost ease was honoured with ‘Padma Shri’ award from the Government of India in 2001. He is also a recipient of ‘Kala Prapoorna’ title from Andhra University in 1979, Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation award in 1981 and ‘Gajarohanam’ by the TTD besides honorary doctorates from Andhra University, Kakatiya University and IGNOU.
Speaking to The Hans India, Venumadhav said: “It’s a huge honour. Though I received many an award, the honour bestowed on me by India Post is something special”
It may be noted here that Chief Postmaster, Telangana, Brigadier B Chandrasekhar will release the special cover on Tuesday at the General Post Office (GPO) in Hyderabad in the presence of Venumadhav.
Warangal: Long before the present-day comedy shows became a rage on television, he held the audience captivated with his scintillating apery that not only catapulted him to popularity but also created a genre for mimicry in the country.
It’s none other than multi-talented Nerella Venumadhav, popularly known as NV, the first Indian mimic to perform at the United Nations Organisation. Albeit his name has become synonymous with mimicry, the self-taught artiste, who drew inspiration from the yesteryears thespian Chittoor Nagaiah, is also a good singer and ventriloquist.
Born in a middleclass family, NV graduated from Arts and Science College went on to become a government teacher. It’s no exaggeration to say that shelves in his residence at Vasavi colony in Warangal have no space to hold any more awards; however, the maestro would now be seen on special covers with the India Post to unveil them on Tuesday (Dec 26) in commemoration of his seven-decade association with the art form.
Incidentally, the maestro will turn 85 a couple of days later (on Dec 28). He quit his job after the then chief minister PV Narasimha Rao nominated him to the Legislative Council in 1971. By then, he had already created a niche for himself by mimicking all and sundry noted personalities of that era, including poets, politicians and actors, besides hobnobbing with them. He didn’t even leave the Hollywood stars either.
NV’s artistry is not all about just mundane mimicking, but it exhibited a sense of humour and spontaneity that was not possible to ordinary mortals. His role in propagating mimicry is colossal as many a person inspired him took it as profession. He was instrumental in introducing mimicry as a subject in the curriculum of Telugu University, besides writing its syllabus.
A master of imitating various dialects with utmost ease was honoured with ‘Padma Shri’ award from the Government of India in 2001. He is also a recipient of ‘Kala Prapoorna’ title from Andhra University in 1979, Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation award in 1981 and ‘Gajarohanam’ by the TTD besides honorary doctorates from Andhra University, Kakatiya University and IGNOU.
Speaking to The Hans India, Venumadhav said: “It’s a huge honour. Though I received many an award, the honour bestowed on me by India Post is something special”
It may be noted here that Chief Postmaster, Telangana, Brigadier B Chandrasekhar will release the special cover on Tuesday at the General Post Office (GPO) in Hyderabad in the presence of Venumadhav.
