“Mellaga gaali peelsuri, is slow ga odluri”, “fees paid, today joining in class”, “ Ma bamma tongue power andi anthey” now you remember? Our own Vennela Kishore’s birthday it is. He is known for his comedy timing and outstanding improvisation. He also proved himself to be an amazing actor in serious characters too. His first movie Vennela, got him the name as Vennela Kishore. His original name is Bokkala Kishore Kumar, based in Kamareddy. He left his IT job in USA came back to India to pursue his passion for acting. He then appeared in Deva Katta’s directorial Vennela (2005) which marked his entry to the film industry. Kishore received appreciation for his role “Sastri” in the film Dookudu. His other performances include Bindaas, Pilla Zamindar, Daruvu, Seema Tapakai, Badshah, Doosukeltha, Pandaga Chesko, Aagadu, S/O Satyamurthy, Srimanthudu, Bale Bale Magadivoy, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, and Ami Thumi. He also directed two Telugu films (Vennela 1½, and Jaffa). We wish you happy birthday Vennela Kishore garu.