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Revision as of 10:34, 14 February 2012
Sirivennela Sitaramasastri | |
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| Born | Chembolu Seetaramasastri May 20, 1955 |
| Occupation | Telugu Lyricist |
Chembolu Sirivennela Sitaramasastri (Telugu: సిరివెన్నెల సీతారామ శాస్త్రి) (born 20 May 1955) is an Indian lyricist known for his works in Telugu Cinema.[1] He is a multiple winner of Nandi Award for 10 Best Lyricist and 3 Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu. He was the key note speaker at the Telugu Association of North America's celebrations held in Chicago between 2 and 4 July 2009[2][3] He is currently the highest paid film lyricist in Andhra Pradesh.[4] Recently, He was also felicitated by the Bay area Telugu association[5]
Early life
Sitarama Sastri was born in the town of Anakapalli in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. While pursuing his habit of poetry writing, he worked with the state-owned Telephone department for a living before he started writing film-songs. He discontinued studying medicine in Andhra Medical College.
His father Dr C V Yogi was a multi faceted scholar who worked as a lecturer in Anakapalli (AMAL College) and Kakinada (Ideal College).
Career
Sitramasastri debuted with writing songs for K. Viswanath's Sirivennela. The songs in the movie were so phenomenally popular that the name of this movie got tagged to his given name.
The songs of this movie are wonderful and rich in meaning that each of the songs is remembered to this day as landmarks in Telugu film-music.
A particular highlight of the movie is the song Vidhata Thalapuna, sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela. The song is about Aum, the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, from which the Veda traditions originated. Other notable songs include Adibhikshuvu Vadinedi Koredhi and Ee gali Ee Nela.
Personal life
Sitarama Sastri is married and has two sons.[6] He lives in Hyderabad.
Filmography
- Sirivennela
- Sruthilayalu
- Swarnakamalam
- Gaayam
Filmfare Awards South
- Best lyricist- Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, Gamyam & Mahatma
Nandi Awards
| Year | Movie | Song(s) |
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| 1986 | Sirivennela | Aadi Bhikshuvu |
| 1987 | Sruthilayalu | Thelavaarademo swami |
| 1988 | Swarnakamalam | Andela ravamidi padamuladaa |
| 1993 | Gaayam | Surajyamavaleeni swarajyamendukani [1] |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | Chilaka ee thoodu leeka [2] |
| 1996 | Sreekaram | Manasu kaastha kalatha padithe [3] |
| 1997 | Sindhooram | Ardha shathapdapu agnanaanee [4] |
| 1999 | Prema Katha | Devudu karunisthaadani [5] |
| 2005 | Chakram | Jagamantha kutumbham naadi [6] |
| 2008 | Gamyam | Entha varaku endu koraku [7] |
Honours
- He is a winner of the Bronzed Llama for which he is noted for in his home town of Anakapalli.
- He is honored with 'Life time achievement' award in January 2012.
Lyric Style
Although he is more popular for his film songs, he has also written devotional and patriotic songs. He has written over a thousand songs on Lord Shiva.[citation needed] Some of his patriotic songs inspired movies like Gayam directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Another director Krishna Vamsi formulated a story and made a movie Chakram based on 'Jagamanta kutumbam' song written by Sirivennela.[citation needed]
Apart from being a lyricist, Sitarama Sastri is also a philosopher, thinker and a crusader through his songs for social reformation.
Partial filmography
References
- ^ "Sirivennala cameo in [[Gaayam]]".
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help); URL–wikilink conflict (help) - ^ http://www.teluguone.com/nri/tana/home.html
- ^ http://www.mirchi9.com/movies/2011/05/20/happy-birthday-to-sirivennela-seetarama-sastry-sakshi/
- ^ http://ap7am.com/ap7am_show_detail_videos.php?newsid=39825
- ^ http://www.teluguone.com/nri/bata/pages/events-2-53.html
- ^ http://www.newsofap.com/articles_details.php?articles_auto_id=331&name=sirivennela-sitarama-sastry-profile-biography&start=240
External links
- Interview with Sirivennela
- Sirivennela on IMDB
- Website on Sirivennela Seetharama Shastry Poetry Analysis
- Sirivennela Bio and filmography
- Sirivennela filmography