This Day in History: February 24

Steve Jobs Birth Anniversary

Steven Paul Jobs, born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, left an indelible mark on the world through his groundbreaking contributions to technology, entertainment, and design. As the co-founder of Apple Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios, Jobs revolutionized industries, pioneering iconic products like the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, while also transforming the way we interact with digital content. Today, we honor the enduring legacy of Steve Jobs, whose visionary spirit continues to inspire and shape the future of innovation worldwide.

Actor Nani’s Birthday

Telugu actor Naveen Babu Ghanta, widely known as Nani, was born in 1984 in Challapalli, Krishna district. Prior to his acting career, he briefly served as a radio jockey in Hyderabad. Nani made his mark in the Telugu film industry with his debut in “Ashta Chamma,” discovered through a commercial audition. His notable roles in films like “Eega,” “Yevade Subrahmanyam,” and “MCA Middle Class Abbayi” earned him widespread acclaim and commercial success. In 2014, he ventured into film production with “D for Dopidi.” Notably, Nani received the prestigious Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance in “Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu” in 2012.

Jayalalitha Birth Anniversary

Jayalalitha, born Komalavalli on February 24, 1948, in Melukote, Pandavapura Taluk, Mysore, was a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu politics and cinema. Initially acclaimed for her acting prowess in over 140 films, she transitioned into politics in 1981, joining the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) following MGR’s lead. Revered as “Amma” by her party, Jayalalitha’s political ascent was marked by her tenure as Chief Minister, serving multiple terms beginning in 1991. Despite facing legal challenges, she persevered, supported by her devoted followers and her close association with influential figures like MGR. Her legacy as a trailblazer and champion of Tamil Nadu’s interests remains enduring.

Sridevi Death Anniversary

Sridevi, born on August 13, 1963, in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, was a prolific actress who left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Sridevi’s journey in cinema began as a child actress in the Tamil film “Kandan Karunai” (1967), paving the way for her remarkable career. She ascended to stardom in Telugu cinema, sharing the screen with legendary actors like NTR, Nageswara Rao, Krishna and Chiranjeevi, often under the direction of K. Raghavendra Rao. She graced hundreds of films across Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam languages, garnering acclaim for her unparalleled beauty, acting prowess, and mesmerizing dance skills. In 1996, she tied the knot with film producer Boney Kapoor. Young sensation Janhvi Kapoor is the first of her two daughters. Sridevi met an unfortunate demise in a hotel room in Dubai due to accidental drowning, on February 24, 2018.

Death of Mir Osman Ali Khan

Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad State, died on February 24, 1967. He was born on April 6, 1886. He was the second son of the Nizam Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI after whose death in 1911, he assumed the post of the Nizam with the title of Asaf Jah VII. He was the last of the Asaf Jahi rulers. His full name was ‘Fateh Jang Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Asaf Jah’. Mir Osman Ali Khan also donated 14,000 acres (57 km²) of his personal land to the Bhoodan movement started by Vinoba Bhave for redistribution among the landless peasants. During the Indo-China war in 1962, he donated 5000 kg of gold to the war fund. During his reign, he built Nizam Sagar, Osmania University, Nizam State Railway, Bodhan Sugar Factory, Sirpur Paper Mill, Chiran Palace, Telangana High Court, and Raj Bhavan.

Death of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana

Telugu literary figure Mullapudi Venkata Ramana died on February 24, 2011. He was born on June 28, 1931 in Dhavaleswaram. He wrote Telugu novels, stories, film stories and comedy stories. He is especially famous for his comedies. His children’s book Budugu has a unique place in Telugu literature. He was one part of the Bapu-Ramana duo, being the workmate of the famous painter Bapu. He was the writer for many of Bapu’s films like Panchdara Chilaka, Mutyala Muggu, Gorantha Deepam, Manavuri Pandavulu, Rajadhiraju, Pellipusakam, Mister Pellam, Radhagopalam from his first film Sakshi. In 1995, he received the Raja Lakshmi Literary Award from the Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation.

Some more important events on February 24

• Indian actor Joy Mukherjee was born on February 24, 1939 in Jhansi. He acted in many films. By 1960, as acting opportunities had dried up, he took on the roles of director and producer.

• Telugu poet Devulapalli Krishna Shastri died in 1980. Krishna Shastri is an important chapter in the field of Telugu sentimental poetry. He gained fame by writing songs for radio, plays and movies.