A Quiz on Ghantasala

By Dr.K.V.Rao





QUIZ QUESTIONS PART - I
When Was Ghantasala born?
What is Ghantasala's Birth place?
What are the names of Ghantasala's Parents?
What is the profession of Ghantasala's ancestors?
What was the nick name for Ghantasala during his childhood?
In which place Ghantasala had his education?
Upto which class Ghantasala has studied?
At what age Ghantasala has lost his father?
After the death of his father, who has brought up Ghatnasala?
Under which Guru Ghantasala started learning classical music for the first time?
What is the full name of Ghantasala?
Ghatnasala had the opportunity of meeting a famous person, freedom fighter, social worker and proprietor of a famous Telugu Daily newspaper in his child- hood and got blessings from him. Who is that personality?
After leaving his first Guru, Susarla Krishna Brahma Shastry, under which Guru Ghantasala started learning the music again?
Name the stage plays (dramas), in which Ghantasala has acted before going to Vizianagaram?
Which character Ghantasala has played in the stage play 'Chintamani'?
What is the name of Ghantasala's younger brother?
PART II
GHANTASALA LIFE AT VIZIANAGARAM
Who has influenced Ghantasala to go to Vizianagaram for learning music?
Why Ghantasala has decided to go to Vizianagaram for learning music?
How Ghatnasala has managed money to go to Vizianagaram?
Who was the Principal of Vizianagaram Music College at that time?
In which year Ghatnasala left for Vizianagaram?
Who was the First guru Ghantasala has met at Vizianagaram?
Who has advised Ghantasala to learn vocal music at Vizianagaram?
In which year Ghantasala has obtained his Sangeeta Vidwan Degree from Vizianagarm Music College?
At which place, Sri Patrayani Sitarama Shastry has taught Ghantasala the very first lesson in Music?
During the days of Ghantasala education at Vizianagaram, Sri Patrayani Sitarama Shastry was the President of a Literary Organization. Ghantasala used to sing the prayer songs in the meetings conducted by that Organization. What is the name of that Organization?
How Ghantasala got interest in the field of literature during his education at Vizianagaram?
Who has presented Ghantasala the degree of Sangeeta Vidwan ?
While studying at Vizianagaram, Ghantasala was helped financially by a famous Lady Harikatha Artist. What is her name?
At the time of leaving Vizianagaram after completing his education, one famous Harikatha Artist has arranged the musical programme of Ghantasala. Who is that artist?
Where the Ghantasala Musical programme was arranged by Choppalli Suryanarayana Bhagavatar?
Who has presented Thambura to Ghantasala in the function of Musical programme Arranged by Choppalli Suryanarayana Bhagavatar?
PART III
JAIL LIFE OF GHANTASALA
In Which year, Ghantasala was jailed?
What is the reason for putting Ghantasala into the jail?
In which place, Ghantasala was jailed?
How long Ghantasala was in the jail?
Who are the popular leaders that Ghantasala has met in the jail?
What lessons Ghantasala has learned during his jail period?
At the time of leaving the jail, the jail authorities and the jailers arranged a felicitation function for Ghantasala. Is it true or false?
PART IV
LIFE AFTER RELEASE FROM THE JAIL AND BEFORE MARRIAGE
After completing his education at Vizianagaram, how Ghantasala has started his living?
Whose blessings Ghantasala has got during his musical programmes in his native place, Choutupally?
In which place Ghantasala has founded his stage artists organization (Natakasamajam) after his return from jail and started stage plays?
What are the dramas Ghantasala has conducted? What characters he has played in those dramas?
During his stage plays Ghantasala has come across famous stage artists and he participated in stage plays with them. Who are those artists?
During the presentation of his stage plays at Peddakolluru, a famous film personality wanted Ghantasala to meet him personally. Who is that person?
Who has encouraged Ghantasala to come to Madras to try his luck in cinemas?
PART V
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE OF GHANTASALA
In which year, Ghantasala got married?
What is the name of Mrs Ghantasala?
What is Ghantasala's father-in-law place?
How may children for Ghantasala?
What are the names of children of Ghantasala?
Why Ghantasala has named his first son as Vijaykumar?
For naming his first Son as Vijaykumar, one of the producers of Vijaya Productions presents Ghantasala a purse with Rs.25,000/-. Who is that producer?
When was Vijaykumar born and died?
In which place Ghantasala marriage was celebrated?
What is the profession of Ghantasala's Second Son, Ratnakumar?
PART VI
GHANTASALA EARLY LIFE AT MADRAS
In which year, Ghantasala left for Madras?
With whom Ghantasala stayed in Madras?
In which place, the very first musical programme of Ghantasala was arranged by Sr. Samudrala?
In which place, the second musical programme of Ghantasala was arranged by Sr. Samudrala?
In Vauhini Studios Sr. Samudrala introduces Ghantasala to a famous film producer. Who is that producer?
Who has introduced Ghantasala to the officials of All India Radio, Madras?
Who are the first people to broadcast the voice of Ghantasala on AIR, Madras?
PART VII
FIRST RECORDING OF GHANTASALA BY H.M.V
Which recording company has rejected the voice of Ghantasala as not suitable for mike?
Who has recorded the very first song of Ghantasala at HMV?
In which year, the very first song of Ghantasala was recorded by HMV?
What is the first song of Ghantasala recorded by HMV?
What was the first verse of Ghantasala recorded by HMV?
Who was the lyric writer of the first song " Galilo Na Bratuku"?
Who was the lyric writer of the first song "Nagumomunaku Nisanadha Bimbabu:?
Who scored the music for the very first record of Ghantasala?
What were the other recordings of Ghantasala before entering the films?
PART VIII
ENTRY INTO THE CINEMA FIELD
Who has introduced Ghantasala in the first film "Sitarama Jananam" in an insignificatnt role and to sing in a Chorus?
In which film, Ghantasala has acted for the second time? When the film was released?
What was the remuneration Ghantasala received for acting and singing in the film "Sitarama Jananam"?
Who was the first person to introduce Ghantasala voice with identity in the films. What is that film, when it was released?
Ghantasala first film song with identity in Swargaseema in a solo or duet?
Who was the co-singer for Ghantasala in the film Swargaseema?
For which actor Ghantasala has lent his voice in the film Swargaseema?
What was the song sung by Ghantasala and Bhanumati in the film Swargaseema?
Who was the writer of the duet song HAREHA, LEYENNALA CHIRUNAVVULA IRJIMMU BHATANI?
Who was the music director for film Swargaseema?
What was the remuneration Ghantasala received from B N Reddy for his song in Swargaseema?
PART IX
GHANTASALA EARLY PERIOD AS A MUSIC DIRECTOR
Who has encouraged Ghantasala to become a music director?
With whom for the first time Ghantasala has worked as an Assistant Music Director, What was that film and when it was released?
Who has produced the film Ratnamala? Under what banner?
How many songs Ghantasala has composed in the film Ratnamala?
What was the first song composed by Ghantasala in the film Ratnamala, Who was the singer for that song?
What is the duet song of Ghantasala and Bhanumati in the film Ratnamala?
What was the first film for which Ghantasala has scored music independently?
After the film Ratnamala, for which film, Ghantasala has scored the music?
Who was the co-music director for the film Balaraju?
How many songs were tuned by Ghantasala for the film "Balaraju"?
What was the first song for which music was composed by Ghantasala in the film, Balaraju?
What are the pictures for which Ghantasala scored the music upto the year 1949?
PART 10
GHATASALA AND HIS ASSOCIATION WITH VIJAYA PRODUCTIONS
What was the first film produced by Vijaya Productions for which Ghantasala Was the music director?
Who was the lyric writer for the film Shaavukaru?
What are the popular songs sung by Ghantasala for the hero N T Rama Rao in the film Shaavukaru?
Ghantasala has introduced a famous male singer in the film Shaavukaru. Who is that singer?
What was the 2nd film produced by Vijaya Productions for which, Ghantasala was the music director. When the film was released?
Who was the lyric writer for the film, Patala Bhairavi?
Ghantasala has introduced another famous male signer in the film Patala Bhairavi. Who is that singer?
Ghantasala has introduced another male singer in the film Patala Bhairavi. Who is that singer?
For the first time, a new musical instrument was used in Patala Bhairavi. What is that instrument?
Who has played the Hemand Organ in the film Patala Bhairavi
In Patala Bhairavi, who has conducted the Orchestra for the songs composed by Ghantasala ?
What is the 3rd film produced by Vijaya Productions in Telugu for which Ghantasala was the Music director?
Who has conducted the orchestra for the songs composed by Ghantasala in the film Pellichesichudu?
What is the 4th film produced by Vijaya Productions for which Ghantasala has scored the music?
When was the contract of Ghantasala was terminated by Vijaya Productions?
What is the reason for the termination of Ghantasala's contract by Vijaya Productions?
After the cancellation of the contract by Vijaya Productions, what was the step taken by to support the Orchestra personnel and their families who were dependent on him?
During the contract period with Vijaya Productions, Ghantasala was permitted to score music for pictures of other producers by Vijaya Productions. What are those films?
Why S Rajeswar Rao (Music director) name was not mentioned in the film Mayabazar, though he has tuned 4 songs?
What are the other films of Vijaya Productions for which Ghantasala was the music director?
What was the last film of Vijaya Productions with Ghantasala as Music Director?
PART 11
GHANTASALA AS A PRODUCER
How many films were produced by Ghantasala and what are they?
Under which banner Ghantasala has produced the films?
Who was the producers for the films produced by Ghantasala?
In which years, Paropakaram, Sontha Vooru and Bhakta Raghunath were released?
Who was the writer of the songs in the film Paropakaram?
Who was the music director for the film Paropakaram?
Who has written story and dialogues for the film Sontha Vooru, produced by Ghantasala ?
Who were the lyric writers of the film Sontha Vuru, produced by Ghantasala?
Who was the director of the film Sontha Vooru, produced by Ghantasala
Who were the lead role players of the film Sontha Vooru, produced by Ghantasala?
Name one devotional song and one patriotic song from the film, Sontha Vooru, produced and sung by Ghantasala?
Who was the director of the film Bhakta Raghunath produced by Ghantasala ?
Who has written the script and lyrics for the film Bhakta Raghunath produced by Ghantasala
Name the hero and heroine of the film, Bhakta Raghunath, produced by Ghantasala?
PART 12
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What was the film of actress of Anjali Devi, for which Ghantasala was the co-music director?
The very first duet composed by Ghantasala in the film Balaraju was on actress Anjali Devi. What is that song?
What was the second film of actress Anjali Devi, for which Ghantasala was the full- fledged music director?
What was the duets composed by Ghantasala in the film Keelugurram on Anjali Devi?
What was the film of hero A N R, for which Ghantasala was the Asst. Music Director?
What was the film of hero ANR, for which Ghantasala was the co-music director?
What was the film of hero ANR for which, Ghantasala was the full fledged music director?
What was the film of ANR a& Anjali Devi for which Ghantasala was the co-music director along with the music director, C R Subba Raman?
Who was the lady singer for the duets of Ghantasala in the film Swapna Sundari?
What was the film in which Ghantasala has sung his very first solo for the hero ANR. What is that song?
For a particular song, both ANR & Ghantasala sang individually. On the record ANR name was mentioned as it was sung by. In picture Ghantasala has sung that song, but not released as a record. What is that song & what is that film?
What is the popular duet in the film Keelugurram, for which Ghantasala was the music director?
Who was the writer of the song Kadusuma Kala Kadusuma in the film Keelugurram?
In which film, the very first verse (Padyam) of Ghantasala was recorded. Who was the music director? What is that verse?
In which film, the very first devotional song of Ghantasala was recorded. What is that song and who is the music director?
In which film, lady singer Rao Balasaraswathi Devi has sung her sons for the first time for which Ghantasala was the music director?
In which film Rao Balasaraswathi & Ghantasala sang duets for the first time?
What was the last duet of Rao Balasaraswathi with Ghantasala . Name the film, music director and the year of release?
In which film, Rao Balasaraswathi & Ghantasala sang a duet for NTR and Waheda Rehman. Name the music director & the song?
Name the private songs of Rao Balasaraswathi Devi, for which Ghantasala composed the music?
In which film ANR & NTR acted together for the first time. Name the popular solo song of Ghantasala for ANR in that film, Music director and Director of the film?
Name the film for which C R Subba Raman was music director and Ghantasala had no songs?
In which film, the first Harikatha of Ghantasala was recorded?
In which film, Ghantasala , Madhavapeddi and Susarla Dakshinamurthy sang together for the first time? Who was the music director, producer and under what banner it was produced?
What is the dream song of Ghantasala & Bhanumathi in the film Laila Majnu?
What is the popular solo song of Ghantasala for ANR in the film Laila Majnu?
Who was the writer of the songs in the film Laila Majnu?
C R Subba Raman was the music director for a film. Due to his sudden death, Ghantasala was asked to complete the music for that film. Name that film, producer and the hero & heroine?
With the film Bratukuteruvu, a new lyric writer was introduced. What is his name? What is the popular song written by him?
What is the superhit song of Ghantasala for ANR from the film Bratuku Teruvu?