Nanduri Subbarao
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Nanduri Venkata Subbarao F.A., B.A.
, B.L. (1895–1957) was a famous Telugu
poet
. His famous works include Yenki Patalu (an anthology of songs on and by a woman called Yenki).
He was born in Vasanthavada
in West Godavari district to Chinna Bapanna parents. His father was village Karanam. He was closely related to Basavaraju Apparao, but considered his guru.
After primary education at Eluru, he joined in Kakinada for College studies. Failing in some examinations, he was encouraged and shifted to Chennai. He passed F.A. and joined Madras Christian College. He worked as teacher for sometime and succeeded in obtaining Bachelor in Law. He practiced law from 1926 onwards in Elugu. But his main ambition was poetry which he continued till the last days.
in 1917–18. He used the local dialects of Godavari and Visakha areas in his poems and received mixed criticism among his peers and friends. The first edition of 'Enki Paatalu' was released in 1925. After a long gap of 27 years, the second edition was released with some new songs added. The poems left an indelible mark on the Telugu language and literature.
'Enki' and 'Naidu Bava' are the main characters of the Enki Paatalu. 'Enki' is a washer-woman who is in deep love with 'Naidu Bava'. The central theme of poems is the love and romance between them. One of the most famous Telugu singers, Parupalli Ramkrishnayya set tunes to Yenki paatalu for the first time. Nanduri always used to sing his songs in the same tunes. Eminent writers and thinkers like Adavi Bapiraju, Sri Sri, Chalam, Devulapalli Krishna Sastry adored 'Enki Paatalu'. They gained public popularity due to the radio and music concerts.
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nannu talusuku yenki kannu muyali!
kanubomma sudali!
karigipovali!
nannu kalalo susi navvukovali!
kanubomma sudali!
karuvu dirali!
nidaralo sigapulu sadurukovali!
kanubomma sudali!
kammagundali!
pilupedo yinagane telivi ravali!
kanubomma sudali!
katalu teliyali
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
, B.L. (1895–1957) was a famous Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
. His famous works include Yenki Patalu (an anthology of songs on and by a woman called Yenki).
He was born in Vasanthavada
Vasanthavada
Vasanthavada is a village in Atreyapuram Mandal in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh State in Republic of India.the approximate population number of-Natural features:...
in West Godavari district to Chinna Bapanna parents. His father was village Karanam. He was closely related to Basavaraju Apparao, but considered his guru.
After primary education at Eluru, he joined in Kakinada for College studies. Failing in some examinations, he was encouraged and shifted to Chennai. He passed F.A. and joined Madras Christian College. He worked as teacher for sometime and succeeded in obtaining Bachelor in Law. He practiced law from 1926 onwards in Elugu. But his main ambition was poetry which he continued till the last days.
Enki Paatalu
Subba Rao conceptualized the idea of 'Enki Paatalu' during his student days at Madras Christian CollegeMadras Christian College
The Madras Christian College, commonly known as MCC, is a liberal arts and sciences college in Madras , India. Founded in 1837, MCC is one of Asia's oldest extant colleges. Currently, the college is affiliated to the University of Madras, but functions as an autonomous institution from its campus...
in 1917–18. He used the local dialects of Godavari and Visakha areas in his poems and received mixed criticism among his peers and friends. The first edition of 'Enki Paatalu' was released in 1925. After a long gap of 27 years, the second edition was released with some new songs added. The poems left an indelible mark on the Telugu language and literature.
'Enki' and 'Naidu Bava' are the main characters of the Enki Paatalu. 'Enki' is a washer-woman who is in deep love with 'Naidu Bava'. The central theme of poems is the love and romance between them. One of the most famous Telugu singers, Parupalli Ramkrishnayya set tunes to Yenki paatalu for the first time. Nanduri always used to sing his songs in the same tunes. Eminent writers and thinkers like Adavi Bapiraju, Sri Sri, Chalam, Devulapalli Krishna Sastry adored 'Enki Paatalu'. They gained public popularity due to the radio and music concerts.
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nannu talusuku yenki kannu muyali!
kanubomma sudali!
karigipovali!
nannu kalalo susi navvukovali!
kanubomma sudali!
karuvu dirali!
nidaralo sigapulu sadurukovali!
kanubomma sudali!
kammagundali!
pilupedo yinagane telivi ravali!
kanubomma sudali!
katalu teliyali