List Of Sahitya Akademi Award Winners For Telugu
The Sahitya Akademi Award is given to writers for their outstanding contributions to Indian and Telugu literature.Telugu Sahitya Akademi Awards 1955-2007 Official website. It has been given each year since 1955 by the (India's National Academy of Letters). Winners ![]() [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sahitya Akademi
The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of literature in the languages of India. Founded on 12 March 1954, it is supported by, though independent of, the Indian government. Its office is located in Rabindra Bhavan near Mandi House in Delhi. The Sahitya Akademi organises national and regional workshops and seminars; provides research and travel grants to authors; publishes books and journals, including the ''Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature''; and presents the annual Sahitya Akademi Award of INR. 100,000 in each of the 24 languages it supports, as well as the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship for lifetime achievement. The Sahitya Akademi Library is one of the largest multi-lingual libraries in India, with a rich collection of books on literature and allied subjects. It publishes two bimonthly literary journals: '' Indian Literature'' in English and ''Samkaleen Bharatiya Sahitya'' in Hindi. Languages The Sahitya Akad ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thapi Dharma Rao
Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu (1887–1973) was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like ''Mala Pilla'', ''Drohi'', ''Thathaji'', ''Bhishma'', and ''Patni''. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature. He had authored many books which were the eye openers for many in the field of social sciences in India, in particular South India. His books ''Vidhi Vilasam'', many more have found a place in the annals of Indian literature. Honours * Andhra Sahitya Akademi honored him with 'Visishta Sabhyathvam'. *The chief priest of Sringeri Sharada Peetham honored him by conferring the title Andhra Visharada for his extraordinary service to Telugu language. *He was senate member of Sri Venkateswara University. Family Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu had two daughters and three sons. Literary works * ''Devalayala Meeda Bhutu Bommalenduku?'' * Pelli- Dani Puttupurvotharalu', * ''Inupakatchadalu'', * ''Pathapali'', ''Kotha Pali'', * ''All ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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K Siva Reddy
K Siva Reddy is a Telugu poet from India who won Sahitya Akademi Award in Telugu, 1996 for his Poetry work ''Mohana-O-Mohana'' and was awarded the Saraswati Samman in 2018 for his poetry collection ''Pakkaki Ottigilite''. Career K. Siva Reddy retired principal of Vivek Vardhini College, Hyderabad and he taught English for thirty-five years there. He has translated African and European poems into Telugu. Bibliography Poetry *Aame Evaraite Matram, Palapitta Prachuranalu, Hyderabad 2009 *Posaganivannee, Jhari Poetry Circle, Hyderabad, 2008 *Atanu-Charitra, Jhari Poetry Circle, Hyderabad, 2005 *Vrittalekhini, Jhari Poetry Circle, Hyderabad, 2003 *Antarjanam, Jhari Poetry Circle, Hyderabad, 2002 *Kavisamayam, Sahiti Mitrulu, Vijayawada, 2000 *Jaitrayatra, Sivareddy Mithrulu, Hyderabad 1999 *Varsham, Varsham, Jhari Poetry Circle, Hyderabad, 1999 Naa Kalala Nadi Anchuna, Jhari Poetry Circle, Hyderabad, 1997 *Ajeyam, Jhari Poetry Circle, Hyderabad, 1994 *Sivareddy Kavita, Jhari Poe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Arudra
Arudra (born Bhagavatula Sadasiva Sankara Sastry; 31 August 1925 – 4 June 1998) was an Indian author, poet, lyricist, translator, publisher, dramatist, playwright, and an expert on Telugu literature. He is also known for his works in Telugu cinema as a lyricist, dialogue writer, and story writer. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987. Early life Aarudra was born in Yelamanchili, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India on 31 August 1925. Aarudra is the nephew of Telugu poet Sri Sri. After primary education, he shifted to Vizianagaram in 1942 for his college education. He was attracted to communism after coming into contact with people like ''Ronanki Appalaswami'' and Chaganti Somayajulu. He joined the Indian Air Force as a Band Boy in 1943 and served it till 1947. He shifted to Madras and worked as editor of ''Anandavani'' magazine for two years. Joining the film industry in 1949, he wrote lyrics and dialogues for many films. He married noted writer K. Rama Lakshmi (a col ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Palagummi Padmaraju
Palagummi Padmaraju, shortly P. Padmaraju (Telugu: పాలగుమ్మి పద్మరాజు) (24 June 1915 – 17 February 1983) is a Telugu writer and winner of Sahitya Akademi Award. He is known for his works in Telugu literature and Telugu cinema. Early life He was born in Tirupatipuram in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He has worked as a Science Lecturer in Government P. R. College, Kakinada between 1939 and 1952. His younger brother Palagummi Viswanatham is a veena player, music composer and lyricist. Literary works His first story was entitled ''Subbi''. He wrote about sixty short stories. They were published in three volumes titled as ''Galivana'', ''Padava Prayanam'' and ''Eduruchusina Muhurtham''. Novels * ''Batikina College'' * ''Nalla Regadi'' * ''Ramarajyaniki Rahadaari'' * ''Rendo Ashokudi Munalla Palana'' Films He wrote stories, dialogues and lyrics for some Telugu films: * ''Bangaru Papa'' (1954) * ''Bhagya Rekha'' (1957) * ''Bhakta Sabari ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Aluri Bairagi
Aluri () is an Indian surname of some Telugu people of Andhra Pradesh. Āla in Telugu and Sanskrit means "Breed cattle" and Ūri means "Belonging to the village" in Telugu. * Aluri Venkata Subbarao Chakrapani (born Aluri Venkata Subbarao; 5 August 1908 – 24 September 1975) was an Indian film producer, screenwriter, and director known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He won two Filmfare Awards for Telugu films. He was also n ... (1908–1975), Indian film multilingual writer, producer and director {{surname Telugu-language surnames ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ravuri Bharadwaja
Rāvūri Bharadvāja (1927 – 18 October 2013) was a Jnanpith award winning Telugu novelist, short-story writer, poet and critic. He wrote 37 collections of short stories, seventeen novels, four play-lets, and five radio plays. He also contributed profusely to children's literature. ''Paakudu Raallu'', a graphic account of life behind the screen in film industry, is considered his magnum opus. ''Jeevana Samaram'' is another of his popular works. He could not study beyond class 7 but earned fame through his short stories, poetry and critical reviews. He had done several odd jobs but later worked in weeklies and also in All India Radio. Ravuri Bharadwaja was born as the eldest child to Ravuri Kottayya and Mallikamba in his maternal village. He was brought up in his native village, Tadikonda in Guntur district. At the age of 14, he left his house and stayed on in the village, on the banks of the village tank. He was supported by friendly and kind villagers for food, working as a f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Illindala Saraswati Devi
Illindala Saraswati Devi (1918–1998) was a Telugu novelist, short story writer, biographer, essayist and social worker from Andhra Pradesh, India. She received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for her short story collection, ''Swarnakamalalu''. Biography Saraswati Devi was born in 1918 in Andhra Pradesh, India. She started the Andhra Yuvati Mandali, a women's educational and social organization in 1936. Some time after 1950, she completed a course in journalism at Osmania University. Subsequently she published several short stories in journals such as ''Bharati'' and ''Sujata''. She served as a member of both the central and state Film Award Committees. She was a nominated member of the State Legislative Council from 1958 to 1966. Works She has published over forty works, including twelve novels, several plays, and essays, biographies and short stories. She has used literature as a way of upholding ethical and cultural values. Her short story collection ''Swarnakamalalu'' de ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Narla Venkateswara Rao
Narla Venkateshwara Rao or V. R. Narla (1 December 1908 – 13 March 1985) was a Telugu language writer, journalist and politician from Andhra Pradesh in India. He was Rajya Sabha member twice from 3 April 1958 to 2 April 1970, and wrote a satakam in Telugu along with several other books. Narla Venkateswara Rao started as a journalist and became a humanist. Early life Born in a middle class agricultural family, with limited means, Narla had to struggle hard in the early years of his illustrious life to achieve his ambition of social mobility upwards. His ancestors migrated from the Andhra area of former Madras Presidency to central India in what is now Madhya Pradesh and settled in Katni. They were contractors for the supply of foodgrains to the army. Later Narla returned to Andhra and resumed his studies to become a graduate. The raging national movement for independence inspired him and made him plunge into it. He is the brother of Narla Tata Rao, Engineer and Padma Shri recipi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Devulapalli Venkata Krishna Sastry
Devulapalli Krishnasastri (1 November 1897 – 24 February 1980) was a Telugu poet, playwright and translator known for his works in Telugu literature and Telugu cinema. He is known as ''Andhra Shelley''. In 1976, Krishnasastri was honoured with Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian award in India. In 1978, he received Sahitya Akademi Award for his literary works. Early life Krishnasastri was born on 1 November 1897 in Ramachandrapalem of East Godavari, India. He was brought up in Pithapuram in a family of court-poets.Krishnasastri He grew interest in while he was in his high school. Career Krishnasastri started writing poetry from a ver ...[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kundurti Anjaneyulu
Kundurti Anjaneyulu (Telugu: కుందుర్తి ఆంజనేయులు) (16 December 1922 – 1982) was a Telugu poet. He was a winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award. He is also known as "Vachana Kavitha Pitamahudu" (Father of prose poetry). Literary works * ''Souptikam'' * ''Rasadhuni'' * ''Amavaasya'' * ''Naa Preyasi'' * ''Nayaagara'' * ''Telangana'' * ''Dandi Yaatra'' * ''Asha'' * ''Nagaramlo Vaana'' * ''Naaloni Vaadaalu'' * ''Hamsa Egiripoyindi'' * ''Teera Nenu Kaasta Egiripoyaaka'' * ''Meghamaala'' * ''Idi Naa Jenda'' * ''Kundurti Peethikalu'' * ''Kundurti Vyaasaalu'' * ''Batuku Maata'' Awards * Recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award to Telugu Writers The Sahitya Akademi Award is given to writers for their outstanding contributions to Indian and Telugu literature. [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |