Tapi Dharma Rao
Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu (1887–1973) was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like Mala Pilla, Drohi, Thathaji, Bhishma, and Patni. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Indian Literature. He had authored many books which were the eye openers for many in the field of social sciences in India, in particular South India. His books Vidhi Vilasam, Devalayala paina bootu Bommalu endhuku and many more have found a place in the annals of Indian literature.
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| Born | 19 September 1887 Berhampur, India |
| Died | 1973 (aged 85–86) |
| Pen name | Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu |
| Education | B.A. |
| Alma mater | Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai |
| Genre | Writer, Poet, Lyricist |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award |
| Spouse | Thapi Anaapornama |
| Children | Two daughters and three sons |
Honours
- Andhra Sahitya Akademi honored him with 'Visishta Sabhyathvam'.
- The chief priest of Sringeri Sharada Peetham honored him by conferring the title Andhra Visharada for his extraordinary service to Telugu language.
- He was senate member of Sri Venkateswara University.
Family
Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu had two daughters and three sons.
Literary works
- Devalayala Meeda Bhutu Bommalenduku?
- Pelli- Dani Puttupurvotharalu,
- Inupakatchadalu,
- Pathapali, Kotha Pali,
- All India Adukkutinevalla Mahasabha,
- Sahityamormaralu.
- Rallu-Rappalu is his autobiography from 1887 to 1908.
- Translated Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina in Telugu (1952)
Filmography
- Mohini Rugmangada (1937)
- Malapilla (1938) (dialogue)
- Raitu Bidda (1939) (dialogue)
- Illalu (1940)
- Krishna Prema (1943) (adaptation) (dialogue)
- Drohi (1948)
- Keelugurram (1949)
- Palletoori Pilla (1950) (dialogue)
- Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1950) (adaptation) (dialogue)
- Mangala (1951) (dialogue)
- Kanna Talli (1953)
- Rojulu Marayi (1955) (dialogue)
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References
- 20th Century Luminaries, Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2005.
External links
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