Bhuvana Chandra is an Indian lyricist, renowned for his work in the
Telugu cinema
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.
He served in the
Indian Air Force
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for 18 years before turning into a lyricist.
He penned lyrics for more than 2000 songs.
He also wrote more than 100 stories, a novel, and many articles in magazines. He participated as a judge in some reality shows. He also acted in the film ''
Welcome Obama
''Welcome Obama'' is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, who also composed the soundtrack. A remake of the Marathi film '' Mala Aai Vhhaychy!'' (2011), the film stars Urmila Kanitkar, Rachel and Esteb ...
'' directed by
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
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.
Personal life
Bhuvana Chandra was born in
Gullapudi,
Krishna district
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and brought up in
Chintalapudi,
West Godavari district of
Andhra Pradesh
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.
He used to frequent the library and read a lot of books since his childhood. He learned Typing, and Shorthand and held tuition for students to make a living. Along with a friend, he went for the selections of Indian Air Force and got selected. His first posting was in
Delhi
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. He served in the
Indian Air Force
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and took voluntary retirement before turning into a lyricist.
He participated in the
Indo-Pakistan war in 1971 and received 4 medals.
Career
With the help of writer Tenneti Hemalatha, he met film directors
Jandhyala
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, and
Relangi Narasimha Rao
Relangi Narasimha Rao (born 30 September 1951) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominently works in Telugu cinema. He is well known for his comedy films, especially his collaborations with actors Chandra Mohan and Rajendra Pras ...
. They wanted to talk to him later. With the help of another friend, he met film maker Vijaya Bapineedu. He challenged him to write lyrics for a situation and impress him, which he successfully completed. He made his debut as a lyricist with
Vijaya Bapineedu
Gutta Bapineedu Chowdary (22 September 1936 – 11 February 2019), better known as Vijaya Bapineedu, was an Indian film screenwriter and director, known for his works predominantly in Telugu Cinema. He started his career as a magazine editor and ...
's film
Naku Pellam Kavali
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.
Later he wrote all the songs for Vijaya Bapineedu's next film
Maa Inti Maharaju. Then he wrote three songs for ''
Khaidi No. 786'' which got him good recognition. ''Guvva Gorinkatho'' song from this movie became a big hit. The songs in the block buster film ''
Gang Leader
''Gang Leader'' is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language action crime film written and directed by Vijaya Bapineedu, and produced by Maganti Ravindranath Chowdary. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti, while Rao Gopal Rao, Anandaraj, Murali Mo ...
'' also got good fame.
Discography
As lyricist for straight films
As lyricist for dubbed films
Awards
He received number of awards from different organizations.
* Kala Sagar Award
* Vamsee Award
* Kovvali Centenary Award
* Samudrala Award
*
Vanguri Foundation Honour
Notes
References
External links
*
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1949 births
Living people
Telugu-language lyricists
Indian lyricists
People from Krishna district
Telugu male actors
Indian male film actors
Male actors in Telugu cinema
Male actors from Andhra Pradesh
Indian songwriters
21st-century Indian male actors