Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao | |
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Born |
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
July 7, 1959
Residence | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Education | M. A (Telugu), Basha Praveena |
Occupation | Lyricist, Poet, Avadhani |
Years active | 1987-present |
Spouse(s) | Seshu Kumari |
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Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu |
Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao is an Indian film lyricist and a poet, known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is also known for his parody songs. He won Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist - Telugu film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011).
He wrote 56 poems about Telugu language in the name of Telugu Sankharavam.
Jonnavithula was born on July 7, 1959 in Vijayawada to Subbarao and Lakshmi Narasamma in a Telugu Brahmin family. His father a teacher in an elementary school. He was also active participant in the mythological dramas.
He was allegedly threatened by the followers of Mohan Babu for opposing some of the derogatory scenes in the film Denikaina Ready starring Manchu Vishnu.