Pasupuleti Ramesh Naidu (1933–1988) was an Indian music composer, multi instrumentalist, and singer, known for his works predominantly in

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. He garnered the

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for the film Megha Sandesam in 1982. He won three

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. He was associated primarily with directors like

Dasari Narayana Rao Dasari Narayana Rao (4 May 1947 – 30 May 2017) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, lyricist, and politician known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema, in addition to Hindi cinema. He has directed more than 150 ...

Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala (born Nidudavolu Nirmala; 20 February 1946 – 27 June 2019) was an Indian actress, director, and producer known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema along with a few Malayalam and Tamil films. In a career spanning over si ...

and

Jandhyala Jandhyala Subrahmanya Sastry (14 January 1951 – 19 June 2001), known mononymously by his surname Jandhyala, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, playwright, and actor known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre. He is popu ...

. His major works include

Srivariki Premalekha ''Srivariki Premalekha'' () is a 1984 Telugu-language romantic comedy film written, and directed by Jandhyala; and produced by Cherukuri Ramoji Rao. The story is based on a Novel titled ''Premalekha'', published in "Chatura" magazine, written ...

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Ananda Bhairavi Anandabhairavi or Ananda Bhairavi (pronounced ānandabhairavi) is a very old melodious rāgam (musical scale) of Carnatic music (South Indian classical music). This rāgam also used in Indian traditional and regional musics. ''Ānandam'' (San ...

Meghasandesam ''Meghasandesam'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao under his Taraka Prabhu Films banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha and music composed by Ramesh Naidu. This film i ...

, and

Swayamkrushi ''Swayamkrushi'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti in main leads, while Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, and Sumalatha in other pivotal roles. The film chro ...

Early life

He was born in

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, India. At the age of fourteen, under the guidance of B. R. Chopra, Naidu got trained in music instrumentation and orchestration at the music company H. M. V. His debut film as a music director was for the

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''Bandval Pahija''. He was first introduced to

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movies in ''Dampatyam'' by Krishnaveni. He moved to

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again and later to

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. He married a orth Indian ( Punjabiwoman, and worked for about ten years for

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, Nepali and Oriya films before returning to Telugu films with the movie ''Amma Mata'' in 1972.

Awards

;

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– 1982 – '' Megha Sandesam'' ;

(in

) * Bbest Music Director - 1984 - ''Suvarna Sundari'' * Best Music Director – 1982 – '' Megha Sandesam'' * Bbest Male Playback Singer – 1977 – ''Chillarakottu Chittemma''

Filmography

;Telugu *Dampatyam 1957 *Swayamprabha 1957 * Manorama 1959 *Amma Maata 1972 *

Tata Manavadu ''Thatha-Manavadu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in his debut. The film stars S. V. Ranga Rao and Raja Babu in the titular roles. ''Thatha-Manavadu'' featured Raja Babu, who had mostly ac ...

1972 * Devudu Chesina Manushulu 1973 *

Ganga Manga ''Ganga Manga'' is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film in which Vanisri played a dual role as Ganga and Manga. Krishna and Sobhan Babu played main roles. The film was a remake of the Hindi film ''Seeta Aur Geeta''. Plot Ganga, wh ...

1973 *Jeevitam 1973 *Meena 1973 *Chandana 1974 * Bantrotu Bharya 1974 *Chaduvu Samskaram 1974 * Devadasu 1974 *Radhamma Pelli 1974 *Devude Gelichaadu 1976 *

Thoorpu Padamara ''Thoorpu Padamara'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. A remake of the Tamil film ''Apoorva Raagangal'' (1975), it revolves around a rebel ( Narasimha Raju) who falls in love wi ...

1976 *

1978 *Kalyani 1979 *Mangala Toralanalu 1979 *Sangham Chekkina Shilpalu 1979 *Chillarakottu Chittemma 1979 *Antuleni Vinta Katha 1979 *Jayasudha 1980 *

Hema Hemeelu ''Hema Hemeelu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Vijaya Nirmala. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna, Vijaya Nirmala and Zarina Wahab, with music composed by Ramesh Naidu. The fim was produced by S. Raghunath and ...

1980 *Pasupu Parani 1980 *Suvarna Sundari 1981 *Antam Kaadidi Aarambham 1981 *Kotta Neeru 1981 *Malle Pandiri 1981 *

Mudda Mandaram Mudda Mandaram is a 1981 Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by Jandhyala. It is the debut film for both the leading actors Poornima, It also stars Pradeep Kondiparthi, and Suthi Velu. The Plot Pradeep is son of a millionaire. H ...

1981 *Prema Sankellu 1982 *

1983 *

Nelavanka ''Nelavanka'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Jandhyala. Cast * Gummadi as Srirama Raju *J. V. Somayajulu as Raheem *Rajesh as Saleem *Kiran as Kiran *Tulasi as Lalita *Rajyalakshmi as Savitri *Master Ali as Ali *Muddali Su ...

1983 *

Rendu Jella Sita ''Rendu Jella Sita'' is a 1983 Telugu comedy film, written and directed by Jandhyala. The film stars Naresh, Rajesh, Pradeep Kondiparthi, Subhakar and Mahalakshmi in lead roles, while Allu Ramalingaih appears in a prominent role. Plot Fou ...

1983 *

1983 *Justice Chakravarti 1984 *Srivaari Sobhanam 1984 *

1984 *Rao Gopal Rao 1984 *Sangeeta Samrat 1984 *Surya Chandrulu 1985 *Mogudu Pellalu 1985 *Malle Moggalu 1986 * Aha Naa Pellanta 1987 *

1987 ;Hindi *

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1954 ;Kannada *Dharma Daari Thappithu 1982 *Ananda Bhairavi 1983 *Ajnathavasa 1984

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Naidu, Pasupuleti Ramesh 1933 births 1987 deaths Film musicians from Andhra Pradesh Telugu people Best Music Direction National Film Award winners 20th-century Indian composers Telugu film score composers