Because of Rao:
Throughout his illustrious career, Stanam Narasimha Rao worked with some of the most prominent figures in Telugu cinema, including directors like K. Viswanath, E. V. V. Satyanarayana, and S. S. Ravichandra. His contributions to Telugu cinema have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including several Nandi Awards and a Filmfare Award.
Enter Dr. Manmohan Singh.
He was felicitated in Rangoon (now Yangon) and presented with a golden crown for his artistic brilliance.
P.V. Narasimha Rao was not a charismatic leader. He did not wave a sword. He did not give thunderous speeches that made the crowd roar. He stammered slightly. He spoke in whispers. sthanam narasimha rao
This is Rao’s real legacy. He knew economics, but he didn't know finance. So, he did something incredibly rare for a Prime Minister:
We remember the man who liberalized India, but we rarely remember the man who did the liberalizing. Because of Rao: Throughout his illustrious career, Stanam
Sthanam Narasimha Rao was a renowned Indian film actor, comedian, and character artist who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. He was born on 10 February 1914 in Repalle, Andhra Pradesh, and passed away on 4 February 1989.
But digging deeper, Rao’s actions were those of a pragmatist trapped in a nightmare. He famously told his colleagues, "Even if you send the Army, by the time they arrive, the structure will be gone." He tried to save the structure via legal assurances (the "Ayodhya Assurance" given to the Supreme Court). When it fell, he was accused of inaction. Yet, he immediately dismissed four BJP state governments (who were associated with the event) and banned the RSS-affiliated organizations involved. Ravichandra
Very few people know this, but Rao was India's best "accidental" spy master. After the Cold War ended, India was vulnerable. Rao is credited with personally overseeing the "R&AW" (Research and Analysis Wing) and using diplomatic backchannels to secure India's interests.