Vikram Goud
Vikram Goud | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Goshamahal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mulla Vikram Goud |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (before 2020; 2024-present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (2020-2024) |
| Spouse | Shipali Mulla |
| Parent | Mukesh Goud[2] |
| Relatives | M. Narasimha Goud (Grandfather) |
| Website | VikramGoud.com |
Vikram Goud is an Indian film producer and politician from Hyderabad, India. He is known for producing the Telugu films Ishq (2012) and Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde (2013).[3] Goud began his career in the film industry in 2012 with Ishq, which received positive reviews and was a sleeper-hit.[3] He then went on to produce the rom com Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde in 2013,[4][5] which also received positive reviews and was a commercial success.
In addition to his work in the film industry, Goud is also actively involved in Goshamahal politics.
Career[edit]
Vikram Goud was active participant in politics since his college days, in 2000 he was elected as Hyderabad City Vice President of National Students' Union of India while pursuing his intermediate, and went on to become General Secretary. In 2011, he was elected as General Secretary of Youth Congress of then Andhra Pradesh. He contested the post of mayor of Hyderabad candidate from the Indian National Congress in 2016.[6][7] In 2020, he was the Congress' in-charge of Goshamahal before he moved to the Bharatiya Janata Party.[8] Goud left the BJP and rejoined the Congress party in January 2024.[1]
In late 2022, he was speculated as a prospective candidate to represent Goshamahal as a successor of Raja Singh[9] competing alongside Corporator Shankar Rao and Bhagwanth Rao.
Controversy[edit]
In 2017, Vikram Goud was attacked and suffered gun shot wounds[10] Police said they do not know whether Vikram Goud was attacked by anybody or whether it was a suicide bid.[10][11] Investigation revealed that the three-member gang,[12] who took money to shoot Vikram, after the incident, they fled from the city, and police[13] traced their whereabouts through CCTV footage from Outer Ring Road (ORR). TV reports say that Vikram Goud staged the drama to threaten his father, Mukesh Goud[14] and to get off from the financiers. They say that Vikram was in huge debts.[15]
Early career[edit]
| Year | Position |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Elected as Hyderabad City Vice President of NSUI |
| 2007–2011 | General Secretary – Youth Congress of then Andhra Pradesh |
| 2011–2012 | Secretary of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee |
| 2012–2014 | General Secretary of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee |
| 2016 | Greater Hyderabad Mayor Candidate from Indian National Congress |
| 2016–2020 | In-charge for the Goshamahal Assembly constituency from Indian National Congress |
| 2020 | Joined Bharatiya Janata Party |
Filmography[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ishq | Vikram Kumar | [16] |
| 2013 | Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde | Vijay Kumar Konda | [17][18] |
Awards[edit]
| Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Telugu | Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde | Nominated |
| 2012 Nandi Awards | Best Home – Viewing Feature Film | Ishq | Won |
| 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Film – Telugu | Ishq | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Pavan (11 January 2024). "Former minister Mukesh Goud son Vikram Goud resigns to BJP, likely to join Congress". The Hans India. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Ex-minister Marri Shashidhar Reddy gives BJP the perfect reason to gloat". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Ishq achieves superb rare feat". 123telugu.com. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Ishq's pair back with 'Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde' | www.andhrawatch.com". 18 February 2014. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "GJG has a superb weekend". 123telugu.com. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Hyderabad: Telangana youth Congress leader M Vikram Goud shot at". Hindustan Times. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Mathew, Rahael (31 August 2018). "Vikram Goud case: Clues team now saves lives too". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "GHMC polls: Ex-Congress minister Mukesh Goud's son Vikram Goud joins BJP". The News Minute. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Chandrashekhar, K. (29 September 2022). "With Raja Singh in jail, 3 eye Goshamahal seat". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Congress leader Mukesh Goud's son Vikram Goud allegedly shot at in Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Vikram Goud, Youth Congress Leader Shot At, May Have Planned Attack: Cops". NDTV.com. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Rahoof, K. K. Abdul (2 August 2017). "Shooting case: Vikram Goud hired gunmen to shoot him; four arrested". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Ramu, Marri (2 August 2017). "Vikram Goud orchestrated attack, finds police". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Did Vikram Goud's lucky number 3 save him from being killed in 'fake shooting'?". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Mystery behind Vikram Goud's shooting finally unravelled, police confirm it was staged". The News Minute. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Nair, Nivedita (24 February 2022). "Nithiin shares a heartfelt note on the completion of 10 years of his film Ishq". News Portal. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Seshagiri, Sangeetha (29 April 2013). "'Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde' Box Office Collection: Nithiin Starrer Surpasses 'Ishq' Collections in 9 Days". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (21 March 2021). "Nothing much has changed after marriage: Nithin". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 January 2023.