Goreti Venkanna
Goreti Venkanna | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963 (age 60–61) Mahbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India (now in Telangana, India) |
| Occupation | Lyricist, poet |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Folk |
Goreti Venkanna (born 1963) is a popular Indian poet and folk singer.[1] He became popular after his song "Palle Kanneru Peduthundo" in Khubasum Telugu movie had moved the masses. He also became popular by acting as a judge for the folk song program Rela Re Rela on Telugu TV channel, Maa. He is one of the main Telangana separation activists. He is one of the icons of Telangana culture.[2]
Early life
Goreti Venkanna was born in a Dalit (Mala) family in Gowraram Village, Mahbubnagar Dist, TG, India. Most of his childhood was spent in singing the native folk songs describing the lives of peasants and the farmers of Telangana. He is one of the famous singers and lyricists from Telangana.
Career
Goreti Venkanna as the lyricist for the Telugu movie, Batukamma.[3]
Although, he is not a commercial Movie lyricist, he composed songs for various Movies. Most popular amongst these is Palle Kanneeru pedutundo from the movie Kubusam. He also composed a song about the Rayalaseema factionism sang on TV 9 channel a popular news channel. His other works though not limited to include a song for the movie "Mysamma IPS". He has written over 45 songs in his career. His songs are predominantly known for their composition on the Telangana State.
Books
Venkanna's songs are published:
- Eku naadam Motha
- Rela Poothalu
- Alasandra Vanka
Awards
- 2006 Kalaratna Hamsa Award for Literature from AP State Government[4]
Filmography
- Sriramulayya
- Kubusam
- Vegu Chukkalu
- Maha Yagnam
- Batukamma
- Mysamma IPS
- Nagaram Nidra Potunna Vela
- bhandook
References
- ^ Andhra Pradesh News : Bypolls keep cultural troupes busy. The Hindu (2008-05-09). Retrieved on 2011-08-25.
- ^ T-dialect out of the closet - Times Of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2010-01-07). Retrieved on 2011-08-25.
- ^ Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Portraying Telangana’s woes. The Hindu (2008-05-12). Retrieved on 2011-08-25.
- ^ Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Hamsa awards are now Kalaratna. The Hindu (2006-08-16). Retrieved on 2011-08-25.