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A teja is a dumpling-shaped confection, the word "tejas" or "texas" means literally "roof tiles" in Spanish language, these type of dumplings are currently from the Ica Region of Peru originally introduced by the Spaniards during the colonizations. It contains manjar blanco filling (similar to dulce de leche) and either dried fruits or nuts. The exterior is usually a sugar-based fondant-like shell, but there also exists chocolate versions too (known by the blend chocotejas).
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Teja is an Indian film cinematographer turned director, predominant in Telugu and Hindi cinema. He made a slam bang entry into the film industry with a string of blockbusters, including Chitram, Nuvvu Nenu, Jayam and Nijam
After working as a cinematographer in Hindi and Telugu cinema from 1989 to 2000, he made his directorial debut in Telugu cinema with Chitram. Chitram is considered a path breaking film which went on to revolutionise Telugu cinema.
Teja is famous for casting only debutant actors for all roles in his films. He introduced over one thousand actors and technicians to Indian cinema, including Uday Kiran, Nitin, Sadha, Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep and Sunil.
He has garnered many awards, notably- Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Director and Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu for Nuvvu Nenu.
Teja is not only famous for his film work, but also infamous for his short-temper and eccentricity. He is known to often use unconventional ways to obtain satisfactory performances from actors on sets.
Teja in a 2012 ABN-interview named various persons responsible for his younger son's death, he also further stated that he had done all sorts of odd jobs for survival, including illegal frying and sale of marijuana.
Teja is a 1992 Telugu thriller film, produced by Ushakiran Movies, and directed by N. Hari Babu. The film has also garnered the Nandi Award for Best Children's film, Nandi Award for Best Child artist, and the Nandi Award for Best Villain.