Krishna (actor)

Krishna Ghattamaneni (Born Siva Rama Krishna Ghattamaneni), popularly known as Superstar Krishna, is an Indian film actor, writer, editor, director and producer known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has acted in more than 350 films as one of the leading actors in a career spanning over five decades. In 2008, he received an honorary doctorate from Andhra University. In 2009, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Indian Cinema. He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Congress party in 1989. In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South.