'''K Bapaiah ''' Mainstream Telugu and Hindi director. Nephew of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Prakash_Rao|T. Prakash Rao]]. Started as an editor at the [[Vijaya Studio]] in the mid-60s; then assistant director and début as solo director in 1970. Moved to low-budget Hindi remakes of Telugu hits, often starring [[Jeetendra|Jeetendra]], e.g. Mawaali and Himmat Aur Mehnat. Also directed [[Mithun Chakraborty]] in vendetta thrillers such as Ghar Ek Mandir and Waqt Ki Awaaz. '''FILMOGRAPHY:''' 1970: Drohi; 1973: Memu Manushulame; 1974: Urvashi; 1975: Soggadu; Vaikunthapali; Eduruleni Manishi; 1977: Dildaar; Charitra Heenulu; Gadusu Pillodu; Indra Dhanushu; 1978: Dil Aur Deewar; Sahasavanthudu; Yuga Purushudu; 1979: Mande Gundelu; 1980: Bandish; Takkar; 1981: Sindoor Bane Jwala; Aggirava; Agni Poolu; Guru Shishyulu; 1982: Kaliyuga Ramudu; Naa Desam; 1983: Mawaali; Mundadugu; 1984: Ghar Ek Mandir; Maqsad; Dandayatra; Intiguttu; 1985: Aaj Ka Daur; Pataal Bhairavi; Chattamtho Poratam; 1986: Aag Aur Shola; Ghar Sansar; Jayam Manade; Muddat; Swarg Se Sundar; 1987: Himmat Aur Mehnat; Maavoori Maagadu; Majaal; Makutamleni Maharaju; Mard Ki Zabaan; 1988: Charnon Ki Saugandh; Sone Pe Suhaaga; Waqt Ki Awaaz; Pyar Ka Mandir; 1989: Sikka; 1990: Pyar Ka Devata; Pyar Ka Karz; Izzatdar; 1991: Pyar Hua Chori Chori; 1992: Parda Hai Parda; Kasak. [[Actor]]