Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist, politician[2] and a poet known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs.[3][4] He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu for the film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011).[5]
Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao | |
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| Born | 7 July 1959[1] Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Education | M. A (Telugu), Bhasha Praveena |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, Poet, Avadhani |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Spouse | Seshu Kumari[1] |
| Children |
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| Parents | |
| Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu |
He wrote 56 poems about Telugu language in the name of Telugu Sankharavam.[6]
Personal life
editJonnavithula was born on 7 July 1959 in Vijayawada to Subbarao and Lakshmi Narasamma in a Telugu family.[7] His father a teacher in an elementary school. He was also active participant in the mythological dramas.[8]
In June 2023, he established political party Jai Telugu Party.[2] In May 2024, he contested in Andhra Pradesh assembly elections in Vijayawada Central constituency as an independent candidate. However, he lost the elections, while garnering a total of 499 votes.[9]
Selected filmography
edit| Year | Film | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Vivaha Bhojanambu | |
| 1989 | Ontari Poratam | |
| 1990 | Lorry Driver | |
| 1992 | Moratodu Naa Mogudu | |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | |
| 1995 | Ghatotkachudu | |
| Dear Brother | ||
| Pokiri Raja | ||
| Gharana Bullodu | ||
| Vajram | ||
| 1999 | Devi | |
| 2001 | Devi Putrudu | |
| 2000 | Devullu | |
| 2002 | Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | |
| 2011 | Sakthi | |
| Sri Rama Rajyam | ||
| 2012 | Damarukam | |
| Mithunam | ||
| 2017 | DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "గీత స్మరణం". sakshi.com. Jagati Publications. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ a b "ఏపీలో మరో కొత్త పార్టీ ప్రారంభించిన సినిమా పాటల రచయిత.. ఎన్టీఆర్ ఫోటోతో జెండా!". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao Joins BJP". thehansindia.com. The Hans India. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Nayan dedicates Filmfare award to Balayya". India Glitz. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ Kiran, Prabha. "Telugu Sankharavam". koumudi.net. Koumudi. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ Vemuri, Radhakrishna. "Open Heart with RK Part 1". YouTube. ABN Telugu. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ TNN. "Writer Jonnavithula threatened for lashing out at Mohan Babu". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Times of India. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ https://results.eci.gov.in/AcResultGenJune2024/candidateswise-S0180.htm [bare URL]