Sirivennela Sitaramasastri
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| Born | Chembolu Sitarama sastri 20 May 1955 |
| Occupation | Lyricist |
| Nationality | Indian |
Chembolu Sirivennela Sitaramasastri (born 20 May 1955) is an Indian lyricist known for his works in Telugu Cinema.[1] He is a multiple winner of Nandi Award for Best Lyricist 10 times and Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu 3 times. He was the key note speaker at the Telugu Association of North America's celebrations held in Chicago between 2 and 4 July 2009[2][3] He is currently the highest paid film lyricist in Andhra Pradesh.[4] Recently, He was also felicitated by the Bay Area Telugu association[5]
Career
Sita Rama Sastri debuted with writing songs for K. Viswanath's Sirivennela. The songs in the movie were so phenomenally popular that the name of this movie got tagged to his given name.
The songs of this movie are wonderful and rich in meaning that each of the songs is remembered to this day as landmarks in Telugu film-music.
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 Hinduism, from which the Veda traditions originated. Other notable songs include Adibhikshuvu Vadinedi Koredhi and Ee gali Ee Nela.
Personal life
↑Jump back a sectionAwards and honours
| Year | Movie | Song(s) |
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| 1986 | Sirivennela | Aadi Bhikshuvu |
| 1987 | Shrutilayalu | Telavaarademo swami |
| 1988 | Swarnakamalam | Andela ravamidi padamuladaa |
| 1993 | Gaayam | Surajyamavaleeni swarajyamendukani |
| 1994 | Shubha Lagnam | Chilaka ee thoodu leeka |
| 1996 | Sreekaram | Manasu kaastha kalatha padithe |
| 1997 | Sindhooram | Ardha Sathabdapu agnananne |
| 1999 | Prema Katha | Devudu karunistaadani |
| 2005 | Chakram | Jagamanta kutumbam naadi |
| 2008 | Gamyam | Enta varaku endu koraku |
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu - Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005)
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu - Gamyam (2008)
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu - Mahatma (2009)
- Honours
- He is a winner of the Bronzed Llama for which he is noted for in his home town of Anakapalli.
- He is honored with Lifetime achievement award in January 2012.
Partial filmography
References
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This article uses bare URLs for citations. (April 2013) |
- ^ "Sirivennala cameo in Gaayam".
- ^ "NRI Corner | Non Resident Indian Information | NRI News | NRI News in Telugu | India NRI News | Indian NRI News". Teluguone.com. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Happy birthday to sirivennela seetarama sastry :Sakshi - Mirchi 9 – Telugu TV Shows | Telugu Movie Trailers | Telugu Movie Interviews | Telugu Game Shows | Telugu Serials". Mirchi9.com. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Tv9 - Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry's Song Costs Rs 2.5lac". ap7am. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "BATA felicitates Sri SiriVennela Sita Rama Sastry garu NRI Events | NRI Corner | Non Resident Indian Information | NRI News | NRI News in Telugu | India NRI News | Indian NRI News". Teluguone.com. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ http://www.newsofap.com/articles_details.php?articles_auto_id=331&name=sirivennela-sitarama-sastry-profile-biography&start=240
External links
- Interview with Sirivennela
- Sirivennela on IMDB
- Website on Sirivennela Seetharama Shastry Poetry Analysis
- Trivikram Srinivas speech about Sirivennela Seetarama Sastry Garu
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