Palagummi Padmaraju, shortly P. Padmaraju (Telugu: పాలగుమ్మి పద్మరాజు) (24 June 1915 – 17 February 1983) is a Telugu writer and winner of Sahitya Akademi Award. He is known for his works in Telugu literature and Telugu cinema.
Palagummi Padmaraju | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 June 1915 Tirupatipuram, West Godavari district |
| Died | 17 February 1983 |
| Pen name | P. Padmaraju |
| Occupation | Lecturer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Genre | Writer, Poet |
| Notable works | Galivana |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award |
Early life edit
He was born in Tirupatipuram in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.[citation needed] He has worked as a Science Lecturer in Government P. R. College, Kakinada between 1939 and 1952.[citation needed] His younger brother Palagummi Viswanatham is a veena player, music composer and lyricist.[1]
Literary works edit
His first story was entitled Subbi.[2] He wrote about sixty short stories. They were published in three volumes titled as Galivana, Padava Prayanam and Eduruchusina Muhurtham.[3]
Novels edit
- Batikina College
- Nalla Regadi
- Ramarajyaniki Rahadaari
- Rendo Ashokudi Munalla Palana
Films edit
He wrote stories, dialogues and lyrics for some Telugu films:[4]
- Bangaru Papa (1954)
- Bhagya Rekha (1957)
- Bhakta Sabari (1960);
- Shanti Nivasam (1960).
- Bikari Ramudu (1961)
- Bangaru Panjaram (1965)
- Rangula Ratnam (1966)
- Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu (1973)
- Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
- Sardar Paparayudu (1980)[5]
- Illale Devata (1985)
- Stri (1995)
Awards edit
- Nandi Award for Best Story Writer - Rangula Ratnam (1966)[6]
- Nandi Award for Best Story Writer - Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983)[citation needed]
- Recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award to Telugu Writers for Galivana in 1985.[citation needed]
- His short story Cyclone won an international prize conducted by New York Herald Tribune in 1952. It was selected amongst 59 stories from 23 countries.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "Palagummi honoured". The Hindu. 18 April 2008. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
- ^ Subbi
- ^ Articles : Movie Retrospect : Stri (1995) Archived 2009-04-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Padmaraju Palagummi - IMDb
- ^ "CineGoer.com - Nostalgia - Sardar Paparayudu". Archived from the original on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2010.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
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