INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
To commemorate the centenary celebrations of late former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and world famous actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao,
the Indian Government Mint has decided to print Rs 100 silver coin with his portrait
He is about to become the first Tollywood actor to be featured on Indian currency
Meanwhile, The Hyderabad Mint officials have received suggestions and instructions from his daughter, former Union Minister Daggubati
Purandeswari regarding the printing of NTR's figure on the Rs 100 coin
Purandeswari said that she requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to bring a coin in Sr NTR's name, and it is going to happen
Sr NTR, considered one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema, had a decades-long career that spanned across over 300 films
He was one of the most influential and iconic figures in the Telugu film industry, and is considered a cultural icon
He was known for his portrayal of mythological characters in films and was also known for his strong political views and social activism
He is also credited with pioneering the Telugu Cultural Renaissance and the Telugu language movement
He was the founder of the NTR Arts, a production house and produced several hit films under his production banner
Sr NTR founded a regional party and served as its president
He served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for three terms
He was one of the most influential personalities of Andhra Pradesh
He is also known as "Anna Garu" (Elder Brother) by the Telugu people
He won several awards, including two National Film Awards, one Nandi Award, and one Filmfare Award
He was also honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in 1968.The Government Mint in India is responsible for the
production of coins and currency notes
It is part of the Indian Ministry of Finance and operated by the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL)
The mints are located in Mumbai, Kolkata, Noida, and Hyderabad
The mints produce coins from metals such as nickel, copper, and brass in various denominations
Coins are used for circulation and as a medium of exchange
The mints also produce currency notes in various denominations for circulation
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