Another Jewel in the Crown for ‘Sirivennela’ Seetharama Sastry Garu
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Renowned Telugu poet ‘Sirivennela’ Seetharama Sastry Garu is well known for his lyrics that have an underlying meaning. His songs are often considered as landmarks in the Telugu film industry. In fact, the song ‘Vidhata Thalapuna’ from the movie Sirivennela was so popular, it stood as a testimony to his literary merit. Since then, ‘Sirivennala’ became his last name. The lyricist won the National Award for Best Lyrics 7 times. He won the National in 1986, 1987 and 1988, and again in 1993, 1994, 1997 and 1999. This feat still remains a record.
Along with this, ‘Sirivennela’ Seetharama Sastry Garu also won numerous Nandi Awards, Filmfare awards, and other Literature awards.
Adding another jewel to his crown, Seetharama Sastry Garu will be presented with the 9th Memorial Award of Dr. Nagabhairava Koteswara Rao on February 11th, 2018 in Nellore. The award function will take place in the presence of legendary playback singer SP Balasubramanyam (Honorary President), Famous lyricist and poet Vennelakanti (President) and other poets.
The award has been established in the name of Literary Moghul and poet Dr. Nagabhairava Koteswara Rao. The Dr. Nagabhairava Award Committee in Nellore felicitates great poets and literary personnel every year.
Famous Telugu film writers, lyricist and poets like Thanikella Bharani (2012), Suddhala Ashok Teja (2013), and Gollapudi Maruthi Rao (2015) have won the awards previously.
AP Minister Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy will be presenting the award to ‘Sirivennela’ Seetharama Sastry Garu at the event.
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