Vedam Venkataraya Sastry
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Vedam Venkataraya Sastry B.A.
(Telugu
: వేదం వెంకటరాయ శాస్త్రి) (December 21, 1853 - June 18, 1929) was a Sanskrit and Telugu poet, critic and dramatist. He is respected for providing authoritative editions of Sanskrit and Telugu classics.
for 25 years.
He wrote original drama and translated Sanskrit dramas of Kalidasa
and Harsha
. He established a dramatic association named Andhra Bhashabhimani Nataka Samajam in 1899. His original works include Prataparudriya natakam (Prataparudra's Play) in 1897 and Usha natakam (Usha's Play) in 1901. The former won a great reputation as a historical drama for introducing a Chanakyan-type character in Yugandhara, minister of the Kakatiya
king Prataparudra, and for its patrochita bhasha. It recreated Prataparudra's grandeur and created other memorable roles like Vidyanatha the poet, Chekumuki Sastry the courtier, and the simple Perigadu and Yelli, who became synonymous in Telugu theatre with rustic humour.
He worked as Chief editor of Suryarayandhra Nighantuvu in 1916.
He died in 1929 in Madras.
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...
(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...
: వేదం వెంకటరాయ శాస్త్రి) (December 21, 1853 - June 18, 1929) was a Sanskrit and Telugu poet, critic and dramatist. He is respected for providing authoritative editions of Sanskrit and Telugu classics.
Life sketch
He was born to Venkataramana Sastry and Lakshmamma in Madras in 1853. He was graduated (B.A.) in 1887. He has worked as Sanskrit pandit in 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...
for 25 years.
He wrote original drama and translated Sanskrit dramas of Kalidasa
Kalidasa
Kālidāsa was a renowned Classical Sanskrit writer, widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language...
and Harsha
Harsha
Harsha or Harsha Vardhana or Harshvardhan was an Indian emperor who ruled northern India from 606 to 647 AD. He was the son of Prabhakara Vardhana and younger brother of Rajya Vardhana, a king of Thanesar, Haryana...
. He established a dramatic association named Andhra Bhashabhimani Nataka Samajam in 1899. His original works include Prataparudriya natakam (Prataparudra's Play) in 1897 and Usha natakam (Usha's Play) in 1901. The former won a great reputation as a historical drama for introducing a Chanakyan-type character in Yugandhara, minister of the Kakatiya
Kakatiya
The Kakatiya dynasty was an Indian dynasty that ruled most parts of what is now Andhra Pradesh, India from 1083 CE to 1323 CE, with Orugallu , now Warangal , as its capital. Orugallu is also called 'Eka Sila Nagaram'...
king Prataparudra, and for its patrochita bhasha. It recreated Prataparudra's grandeur and created other memorable roles like Vidyanatha the poet, Chekumuki Sastry the courtier, and the simple Perigadu and Yelli, who became synonymous in Telugu theatre with rustic humour.
He worked as Chief editor of Suryarayandhra Nighantuvu in 1916.
He died in 1929 in Madras.
Literary works
- Naganandamu (1891)
- Shakuntalamu (1896)
- Prataparudriya Natakam (1897)
- Usha ParinayamUsha ParinayamUsha Parinayam was taken as a Telugu film in 1961 by Kadaru Nagabhushanam under Rajarajeshwari films. It was starring Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao as Anirudha, S. V. Ranga Rao as Banasura and Jamuna as Lady Usha. Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Kannamba, Mukkamala, Relangi Venkataramaiah and Peketi Sivaram...
Natakam (1901) - Vikramorvashiyam (1901)
- Nannechoduni Kavitvamu.
- Pushpabana Vilasa
- Visandhi Vivekamu (1912)
- Bobbili YuddhamBobbili YuddhamBobbili Yuddham is a 1964 Telugu historical film produced and directed by C. Seetaram. The story is about the Battle of Bobbili between Bobbili and Vizianagaram kingdoms in 1757.-Songs:...
(1916) - Malavikagni Mitramu (1919)
- Tikkana Somayaji Vijayamu (1919)
- Uttararama Charitra (1920)
- Andhra Sahitya Darpanamu
- Vyāmōhamu
- Tānāṣā, Akkanna Mādannalu
- Telun̐guvārevaru - Parishodhana vyasamu
- Mayasabha (Duryodhana)
- Vēdamu Vēṅkaṭarāyaśāstrulavāri jīvitacaritra saṅgrahamu
- Rasamanjari (1950)
Honors
- 1920 : Mahamahopadhyaya award by Andhra MahasabhaAndhra MahasabhaAndhra Mahasabha was a people's organisation in the erstwhile Hyderabad state of India. Started as a subsidiary of the Indian National Congress, it had later moved away from it permanently to join hands with the Communist Party of India.- History :...
. - 1922 : Sarvatantra svatantra, Mahamahopadhyaya and Vidyadanavrata mahoradhi facilitations by Sankara of Dwaraka Peetham.
- 1927 : Kalaprapoorna by Andhra Viswakala Parishad. He was the first recipient of that honour.
- 1958 : Andhra Pradesh Sahitya Akademi award for his critical analysis on Nanne Choda's prabandha poetry in 1958.