Goreti Venkanna Explained
| Gorati Venkanna |
| Birth Name: | Gorati Venkataiah |
| Birth Date: | 4 April 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Gowraram |
| Occupation: | Lyricist, poet, singer |
| Years Active: | 2000–present |
| Language: | Telugu |
| Genre: | Folk, filmi |
| Spouse: | Anasuya |
| Awards: | |
Gorati Venkataiah (born 4 April 1965), better known as Goreti Venkanna, is an Indian poet and singer known for his works in Telugu literature.[1] He became popular after his song "Palle Kanneru Peduthundo" in the film Kubusam. He also acted as a judge for the folk song program Rela Re Rela on Star Maa.[2] In November 2020, Goreti was nominated as a Member of Legislative Council (MLC) in Telangana.[3] In 2021, he won the Sahitya Akademi Award in poetry category for his work Vallanki Taalam.[4]
Early life
Goreti Venkataiah was born on 4 April 1965 in Gowraram village of present-day Nagarkurnool district in Telangana, India to Goreti Narasiah and Eeramam.[5] Most of his childhood was spent in singing the native folk songs describing the lives of peasants and the farmers of Telangana. He is one of the famous singers and lyricists from Telangana.
Goreti completed his postgraduate in MA and worked in Government services. He is married to Anasuya.[6]
Career
Goreti Venkanna is the lyricist for the Telugu movie, Batukamma.[7]
Although, he is not a commercial movie lyricist, he composed songs for various movies. Most popular amongst these is Palle Kanneeru Pedutundo from the movie Kubusam. He also composed a song about the Rayalaseema factionism sung on TV 9 channel a popular news channel. His other works though not limited to, include a song for the movie "Maisamma IPS". His songs are predominantly known for their composition on the Telangana State.
Books
Venkanna's songs are published:
- Eku naadam Motha
- Rela Poothalu
- Alasandra Vanka
- Pusina Punnam
- Vallanki Taalam
Awards
Filmography
External links
Notes and References
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080514081959/http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/09/stories/2008050950960200.htm Andhra Pradesh News : Bypolls keep cultural troupes busy
- https://web.archive.org/web/20121025201534/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-01-07/hyderabad/28122850_1_telangana-kcr-food-festival T-dialect out of the closet – Times Of India
- Web site: Mayabrahma. Roja. 2020-11-15. KTR congratulates Goreti Venkanna on his election as MLC. The Hans India.
- News: Reddy. R. Ravikanth. 2021-12-30. People's poet Goreti Venkanna bags Sahitya Akademi award. en-IN. The Hindu. 0971-751X.
- Web site: Members Information - Legislative Council - Telangana-Legislature: SRI GORATI VENKANNA (VENKATAIAH). 2021-12-30. Telangana Legislature.
- Web site: Members Information - Legislative Council - Telangana-Legislature: SRI GORATI VENKANNA (VENKATAIAH). 2021-12-30. Telangana Legislature.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080523085930/http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/12/stories/2008051258220200.htm Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Portraying Telangana’s woes
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080919110112/http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/16/stories/2006081618770400.htm Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Hamsa awards are now Kalaratna
- Web site: 3 September 2016. Folk singer Goreti bags Kaloji Award. The New Indian Express.
- News: Reddy. R. Ravikanth. 2021-12-30. People's poet Goreti Venkanna bags Sahitya Akademi award. en-IN. The Hindu. 0971-751X.
- Web site: Srinivasan. Latha. 2015-12-19. Hyderabad-based indie filmmaker takes the crowdfunding route for 'Sheesh Mahal'. 2020-07-07. DNA India. en.
- News: The New Indian Express . Kalam Supula Galamra from Sharathulu Varthisthay out . 3 March 2024 . 19 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303151306/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/feb/19/kalam-supula-galamra-from-sharathulu-varthisthay-out-52188.html . 3 March 2024 . en.
