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Nandi Award For Best Lyricist ...
The following is a list of recipients of the Nandi Award for Best Lyricist commissioned since 1977: Winners References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nandi Award For Best Lyricist Lyrics Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for K. Viswanath's directorial film of the same name in 1986. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven state Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South for his work. He has penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics. Early life Chembolu Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, India. Career Seetharama Sastry was a lyricist for K. Viswanath with ''Sirivennela''. 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 Hinduis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nenunnanu
''Nenunnanu'' () is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film produced by D.Sivaprasad Reddy on Kamakshi Movies banner, directed by V. N. Aditya. The film had Nagarjuna Akkineni, Aarthi Agarwal and Shriya Saran in the starring roles with Mukesh Rishi and Subbaraju in supporting roles and music by M. M. Keeravani. Plot Venu is an orphan and a contractor at Vizag port. Anu is a student of classical singing. Sruthi is Anu's friend. Anu attempts to elope with her boyfriend Arun. Arun is the son of business tycoon JP. JP sends police across to nab Anu. As police nab Arun, Venu rescues Anu. Anu's father disassociates himself from his daughter. Then Venu takes Anu to his place and gives assurance. Venu finds out where Arun is and gets Anu married to him. JP tells his son that Venu and Anu have an affair as they live together in the same house. Arun gets suspicious about Anu's character and leaves the marriage venue immediately after the marriage. Anu is back in Venu's pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaayam
''Gaayam'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language political thriller film, based on the 1980s Vijayawada Gang Warfare. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, and story co-written by himself and Mani Ratnam, it stars Jagapathi Babu, Revathi, Urmila Matondkar and music composed by Sri. Upon its release, the film won six state Nandi Awards in 1993. Plot The film begins with crime lord Durga who seeks justice for the needy affected due to the failure of the law & order. Once, a victim approaches Durga whose daughter has been molested by a few manipulators. Durga wallops them and he is apprehended by a newly appointed cop Bharadwaj but he lets out in minutes. On the way, Durga notices his old flame Anitha and moves rearward. During their college days, the two are turtle doves. Anitha is a journalism student and an idealist while Durga is the brother of hoodlum Mohana Krishna. She accepts to nuptial him provided he should never take his brother’s path which he words to do so. Meanwhile, Mohana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subhalagnam
''Subhalagnam'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language film co-written, directed, and scored by S. V. Krishna Reddy. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Aamani, and Roja. The film was produced by K. Venkateswara Rao under the Sri Priyanka Pictures banner and presented by C. Aswani Dutt. The plot follows a greedy woman who makes a financial deal to let another woman marry her husband. Released on 30 September 1994, the film received three Nandi Awards, inducing the Best Feature Film in addition to two Filmfare Awards. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Irattai Roja'' (1996), in Hindi as '' Judaai'' (1997), in Kannada as ''Ganga Yamuna'' (1997), and in Malayalam as '' Sundara Purushan'' (2001). Plot The film begins with an engineer Madhu marrying Radha, a lavish woman who imagines a separate riches world. Madhu is a candid simple middle-class guy who vexes Radha and she always badges Madhu to fulfill her dreams. After 7 years, the couple is blessed with two children but so far Radha’s sumptuou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (born Chembolu Seetharama Sastry; 20 May 1955 – 30 November 2021) was an Indian poet and lyricist known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He acquired the stage name Sirivennela after writing the lyrics for K. Viswanath's directorial film of the same name in 1986. Sastry has garnered several awards including eleven state Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South for his work. He has penned lyrics for over 3000 songs until 2020. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contributions towards the field of arts and aesthetics. Early life Chembolu Seetharama Sastry was born on 20 May 1955 in Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, India. Career Seetharama Sastry was a lyricist for K. Viswanath with ''Sirivennela''. 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 Hind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orey Rikshaw
''Orey Rikshaw'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, and produced by Dasari Film University. It stars R. Narayana Murthy, Ravali and Raghunatha Reddy. It features music composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The film was released on 9 November 1995 and emerged as a commercial success, eventually attaining a cult following. The film received three Nandi Awards. Cast * R. Narayana Murthy * Ravali * Raghunatha Reddy * Anduradha * Poojitha * Madhurima * Shivaparvati * Sri Divya * Varra Venkateswara Rao * Sanjeeva * Chalapathi Rao Production Filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao who facing financial troubles began writing a film for T. Krishna. However, the project was put on hold following Krishna's death from cancer. Dasari's disciple R. Narayana Murthy accepted the offer to play the film's lead and the film began its production. Soundtrack The film has score and soundtrack composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The soundtrack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaddar
Gummadi Vittal Rao (born 1949), popularly known as Gaddar, is an Indian poet, revolutionary balladeer, activist and a former naxalite. Gaddar was active in the Naxalite movement till 2010, and later joined the movement for Telangana's statehood. Early life Gaddar went underground in the 1980s and became a member of Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) People's War. He was part of its cultural wing and performed in from of the crowds. He has a bullet in spine as a result of a failed assassination in 1997. After being active in the Naxal movement till 2010, Gaddar later identified himself as an Ambedkarite. He adopted the name ''Gaddar'' as a tribute to the pre-independence Gadar party which opposed British colonial rule in Punjab during the 1911 . Telangana movement With the resurgence of Telangana movement, Gadar expressed his support for the cause of a separate Telangana state and those people who were advocating it with the intention of uplifting the low ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srikaram
''Srikaram'' ( ''Beginning'') is a 1996 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Gavara Parthasaradhi under the Sri Chamundi Chitra banner and directed by C. Uma Maheswara Rao. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Heera Rajagopal, Meghana and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film won two Nandi Awards. Plot The film begins in a colony where resides a respectable family man Shanta Murthy. Siva a meliorist stays as a tenant at his penthouse. Shanta Murthy's elder daughter Vasanta and their neighbor Geeta like Siva's ideologies. Meanwhile, Siva's friend Chandram a crafty arrives at the colony. He distorts Shanta Murthy and propels his alliance with Vasanta. Parallelly, Siva acquires a fine job at a reputed college and nuptials Geeta. The next, Chandram & Vasanta proceeds on their honeymoon where tragically, 4 malefactors molest Vasanta walloping Chandram. The incident creates a severe catastrophe that blemishes the family. As a result, Shantha Murthy quits the town and Chandram expels Vasanta. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindhooram
''Sindhooram'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language crime film written and directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film stars Brahmaji and Sanghavi, with Ravi Teja and Soundarya in supporting roles. The film dealt with the intricacies of Naxalism in Andhra Pradesh. The film and the soundtrack has received positive reviews upon release, and gathered cult following. The film has garnered the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and was screened at the International Film Festival of India. The film also won five Nandi Awards. Plot A cadre of police constables on their way home from election duty. As they discuss their lives, their van is blown up by a gang of Naxals. Bulliraju is in training to become a police officer. He is hot blooded and has a strong sense of justice. Buliraju is from a small village close to the Godavari river. Chanti, Bairagi, Satipandu and others are wayward youth who reside in the same village. They spend their time playing cards, drinking and tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kante Kuthurne Kanu
Kante Koothurne Kanu () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language drama film written, directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao starring Ramya Krishna in the lead role. The film won the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film, "for taking a stand on gender discrimination" at the 46th National Film Awards, and won five state Nandi Awards including Best Feature Film. The film was later remade in Kannada as ''Hetthare Heranne Herrabekku'' (2007). Plot The film explores the intricacies of gender discrimination, and misogyny in India. Cast * Dasari Narayana Rao * Jayasudha as Satya * Ramya Krishna as Jyothi * Babloo Prithiveeraj * A.V.S. * Ali * Brahmanandam ... Sofa set seller * Narra Venkateswara Rao * Jayanthi * T. L. Kanta Rao * P. J. Sharma * Allu Ramalingaiah * Chitti Babu Soundtrack * ''Kante Koothurne Kanalira'' Awards ; National Film Awards *Special Jury Award (Feature Film - Director) - Dasari Narayana Rao ;Nandi Awards - 1998(in Telugu) * Second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prema Katha
''Prema Katha'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romance drama film written by Vara Prasad Varma and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It is the debut film of both Sumanth and Antara Mali as lead in Telugu film industry. The film opened to positive reviews by critics and but was commercially unsuccessful. It had a highly praised soundtrack including the hit song "Devudu Karunisthaadani". The film bagged six state Nandi Awards and was dubbed into Tamil as ''Kadhal Vanile''. Synopsis Set in a rural backdrop, it is a love story between a poor village boy Suri (Sumanth) and a rich upper-class girl Divya, much to the opposition of the latter's violent brother. Cast * Sumanth as Suri * Antara Mali as Divya * Manoj Bajpayee as Sankaram * Raadhika as Subhadra, Suri's mother * Giri Babu as Janaki Ramaiah * Annapoorna as Parvatiamma * Narasimha Raju as Suri's father * Khayyum as Suri's friend * Tanish as Subba Rao Soundtrack The music was composed by Sandeep Chowta and released by Aditya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vennelakanti
Vennelakanti Rajeswara Prasad (30 November 1957 – 5 January 2021) was an Indian lyricist and writer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He wrote over 2000 film songs, and was awarded Andhra Pradesh State Nandi Award for Best Lyricist in 2000. Career Vennelakanti was inclined towards Harikathas, and began writing from a young age. Initially, he worked as a banker and wrote his first film song for Krishnam Raju-starrer ''Sriramachandrudu.'' He was also known for his works as dubbing script writer and contributing lyrics for Tamil films, dubbed into Telugu language. Filmography ;Lyricist *1988: '' Murali Krishnudu'' *1991: ''Aditya 369'' *1993: One By Two *1994: Gharana Alludu *1994: Theerpu *1995: Gharana Bullodu *1995: Criminal *1996: Shri Krishnarjuna Vijayam *1999: Samarasimha Reddy *1999: Seenu *1999: '' Premãnurãgam'' (Dubbed Version of Hindi film Hum Saath-Saath Hain) *2001: Bhalevadivi Basu *2001: Cheppalani Vundhi *2002: Takkari Donga *2006: Pellaina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
