Deshapati Srinivas

Deshapathi Srinivas (born 1970) is an Indian lyricist, singer and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chief Minister, Government of Telangana.[1] He is one of the key leaders of Telangana Separation Movement. His songs are eloquent. He is an advocate for the separation of Telangana.[2][3][4] He takes an active role in Government of Telangana, Telugu language promotion.[5]

Deshapati Srinivas
Srinivas in Cinivaram
Born1970
Siddipet, Telangana, India)
NationalityIndian
OccupationOfficer on special duty to chief minister
government of telangana
Known forActivist, Singer, lyricist

Early life

He was born in a village in Siddipet, Medak district, Telangana to Gopalakrisha and Bala Saraswati. His father use to write poems in Telugu and Urdu. He did his graduation in Medak.

Career

Deshapati Srinivas was a school teacher. He travels to all major public meetings and rallies organised for Telangana Separation. He is often invited to Television talk shows to discuss Telangana Movement.[6]

His lyrics are sometimes used in movies. He is famous for singing popular Telangana song, Nageti sallala na Telangana, which was written by Nandini Sidda Reddy.

References
  1. KCR to pen songs for party's audio campaign The Times of India. 17 March 2009.
  2. Tough fight for Cheriyal, station Ghanpur seats The Hindu. 19 May 2008.
  3. Meet the man behind the magic of Avadhanams
  4. Telangana to make Telugu compulsory in all schools
  5. WTC will showcase the depth of Telugu, says Deshapathi Srinivas
  6. Curtains down on World Telugu Conference – The Hindu


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