Palagummi Padmaraju
Palagummi Padmaraju, shortly P. Padmaraju (24 June 1915 – 17 February 1983) was a Telugu writer and winner of Sahitya Akademi Award. He is known for his works in Telugu literature and Telugu cinema.
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Palagummi Padmaraju
- Name
- Palagummi Padmaraju
- Born
- 24 June 1915
- Birthplace
- Tirupatipuram, West Godavari district
- Died
- 17 February 1983 24 June 1915
- Occupation
- Lecturer, writer, poet, lyricist, screenwriter
- Awards
- Sahitya Akademi Award
- Nationality
- India, British Raj and Dominion of India.
- Honours
- Sahitya Akademi Award.
- Languages
- Telugu.
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• Name — Palagummi Padmaraju • Native Name — పాలగుమ్మి పద్మరాజు (Telugu) • Pen Name — P. Padmaraju • Born — 24 June 1915 • Birthplace — Tirupatipuram, West Godavari district • Died — 17 February 1983 24 June 1915 • Occupation — Lecturer, writer, poet, lyricist, screenwriter • Citizenship — India • Genre — Writer, poet • Notable Works — Galivana • Awards — Sahitya Akademi Award
Early life
Early life
He was born in Tirupatipuram in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. He worked as a Science Lecturer in Government P. R. College, Kakinada between 1939 and 1952. His younger brother Palagummi Viswanatham is a veena player, music composer and lyricist.
Literary works
Literary works
His first story was entitled Subbi. He wrote about sixty short stories. They were published in three volumes titled as Galivana, Padava Prayanam and Eduruchusina Muhurtham.
Novels
Novels
• Batikina College • Nalla Regadi • Ramarajyaniki Rahadaari • Rendo Ashokudi Munalla Palana
Films
He wrote stories, dialogues and lyrics for some Telugu films: • 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) • Illale Devata (1985) • Stri (1995)
Awards
• Nandi Award for Best Story Writer - Rangula Ratnam (1966) • Nandi Award for Best Story Writer - Bahudoorapu Batasari (1983) • Recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award to Telugu Writers for Galivana in 1985. • 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.
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