Gedela Ananda Rao (February 16, 1944 - May 6, 2021), commonly known as G. Anand or by his stage name Swaramadhuri, was an Indian
Telugu
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* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
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playback singer. He was renowned for his performances with the troupe 'Swara Madhuri,' which entertained audiences globally. Throughout his career, he delivered over 6500 musical performances.
Early life and career
Anand was born in Tulagam village in Srikakulam, a district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. He learned music from his father, who was a stage drama artist. His family often performed together in mythological dramas, with his father playing the role of Lord Rama, and Anand and his brother playing the roles of Lord Rama's sons Luv and Kush. Anand began his singing career by performing at festivals and functions in neighboring villages. He participated in numerous competitions, winning several prizes. On one such occasion, he was declared the winner by renowned music director K. V. Mahadevan and singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. Following the competition, K. V. Mahadevan promised to give Anand an opportunity in the film industry.
Following his first performance, he resided in Madras at the home of the late Leelaraani. Later, he moved in with Medisetty Apparao and Sarathbabu. During a function hosted by actor Chandramohan, Sri Navatha Krishnamraju heard him sing and subsequently introduced him to Venkatesh. Impressed by his singing, Venkatesh promised to help him secure a singing opportunity. They sent him to collect lyrics from Devulapalli Krishna Sastry. After a week, Devulapalli was impressed with his voice and provided a recommendation letter to K. V. Mahadevan. This led to his debut singing the song "Oka Venuvu Vinipinchenu" in the movie
America Ammayi.
Death
Anand died, aged 77, from COVID-19.
Discography
* 1972:
Pandanti Kapuram
''Pandanti Kapuram'' is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Lakshmi Deepak. The film features an ensemble cast of Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao, Vijaya Nirmala, Jamuna, B. Saroja Devi, Anjali Devi, Gummadi, Prabhakar Reddy ...
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Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:పండంటి కాపురం)
* 1976:
America Ammayi (
Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:అమెరికా అమ్మాయి)
* 1977:
Aame Katha
() is a 1977 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Murali Mohan and Jayasudha in the title role.
It also featured Rajinikanth in a guest role. Jayasudha won Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu for her performance in the fi ...
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Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:ఆమె కథ)
* 1977: Kalpana (
Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:కల్పన)
* 1977: Dana Veera Sura Karna (
Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:దాన వీర శూర కర్ణ)
* 1977:
Chakradhari (
Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:చక్రధారి)
* 1977: Bangarakka (
Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:బంగారక్క)
* 1978:
Manavoori Pandavulu
''Manavoori Pandavulu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, dealing with the struggle against the feudal system in their own unique way. The film is remake of Kannada film '' Paduva ...
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Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:మన ఊరి పాండవులు)
* 1978:
Pranam Khareedu
''Pranam Khareedu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Vasu. It starred Jayasudha, Rao Gopal Rao, Chandra Mohan, Chiranjeevi, Mahasweta Ray, and Madhavi in a guest appearance. The film released on 22 September 1978. Th ...
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Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:ప్రాణం ఖరీదు)
* 1979:
Tayaramma Bangarayya
''Tayaramma Bangarayya'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Kommineni Seshagiri Rao. The film stars Sowcar Janaki as Tayaramma and Kaikala Satyanarayana as Bangarayya. Chandra Mohan, Ranganath, Madhavi, Sangeetha ...
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Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:తాయారమ్మ బంగారయ్య)
* 1987:
Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi
'' Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by G. Reddy Shekar, J.Gopal Reddy and P. Pardhasaradhi Reddy under the Suseela Arts banner, Presented by Sarath Babu and directed by P. N. Ramachandra Ra ...
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Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
vగాంధీనగర్ రెండవ వీధి) music director
* 1987: Swatanthryaniki Upiri Poyyandi (
Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:స్వాతంత్ర్యానికి ఊపిరి పొయ్యండి) music director
* 1990:
Rangavalli
Rangoli is an art form that originates from the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or a tabletop using materials such as powdered limestone, red ochre, dry rice flour, coloured sand, quartz powder, flower petals ...
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Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India
** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language.
* Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...
:రంగవల్లి) music director
References
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1954 births
2021 deaths
Indian male playback singers
Singers from Andhra Pradesh
People from Srikakulam district
Telugu playback singers
Film musicians from Andhra Pradesh
People from Uttarandhra
20th-century Indian male singers
20th-century Indian singers
Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in India