Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Veteran Telugu Theatre Artiste Chinta Kabir Das Dies at 93
Chinta Kabir Das was a famous Telugu theatre artiste.
He acted in plays for about six decades.
He performed in more than 1,000 shows.
People praised his strong stage presence and clear voice.
He also directed several plays.
He acted in radio dramas for All India Radio.
He received several awards for his work.
He died in Vijayawada on Friday at the age of 93.
Veteran theatre actor, director and All India Radio artiste Chinta Kabir Das died in Vijayawada on Friday at age 93.
Born in 1933 in Machilipatnam, he entered theatre through RASANA Samakhya under K. Venkateswara Rao.
During a six-decade career, he acted in numerous plays and performed in more than 1,000 shows.
His notable plays included Keertiseshulu, Kanakapushyaragam, Ragaragini, Dongaveeradu and Maro Mohenjo-daro.
His honours included the Andhra Pradesh Government’s Kandukuri Theatre Award in 2017 and the Natanacharya title in 2008.
- Who
- Chinta Kabir Das, a veteran Telugu theatre actor, director and All India Radio artiste.
- What
- He died at the age of 93.
- When
- Friday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The cause of death is not stated; his death was described as a major loss to Telugu theatre and art lovers.
- Age at death
- 93
- Birthplace
- Machilipatnam, Krishna district
- Theatre career
- Six decades
- Performances
- More than 1,000 shows
- Kandukuri Theatre Award
- Andhra Pradesh Government, 2017
- Natanacharya title
- Sarada Kala Samithi, 2008
- Radio work
- Acted in several All India Radio productions