V. Ramakrishna
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V. Ramakrishna is a playback singer
in South India
. Some of his Bhakti
Song
s are memorable.
He was born to V. Rangasai and Ratnam on August 20, 1947. He is also related to P. Susheela
.He graduated from B.Sc in his young age. Impressed by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao he took up to singing as profession. He used to sing light music for All India Radio
. His debut movie song is Vayase Oka Poolathota in Vichitra Bandham (1972).
The Great singer, has a great credit to his name with thousands of beautiful songs and devotional songs sung by him.He has sung over 5000 songs so far, both in movies as well as in Devotional Albums. He also has a credit of many great music directors during the 1970s and 1980s. And these times, any song that was sung by him was a huge hit. Most of the Top actors in the Telugu film industry preferred him to lend his voice to their movies, amongst them were, NTR, ANR, Sobhan Babu, Krishnam Raju and to name a few. He recently has also taken up acting for the past 5-6 years has been shooting for serials and characters in films as well. He also is still continuing to sing for many concerts across Andhra Pradesh.
Every song, he has sung over the past is an evergreen song. The depth in his voice and the soothing effect that his songs gives to the audience is a very unforgettable experience, it unfolds the character in a movie and brings in a lot of life to any song he sings.
He was married during 1977 to Jyothi Khanna who then was a very famous singer in Doordarshan and live concerts across Andhra pradesh. He is blessed with two beautiful children, Saikiran who has debuted and established himself as an actor through the Block buster "Nuvve Kaavali" in 2001. Not to forget his very pretty daughter Lekha, who has graduated from college. Rumors are that the girl had also had offers by some of the Biggest film directors in the Telugu film industry.
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
in South India
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
. Some of his Bhakti
Bhakti
In Hinduism Bhakti is religious devotion in the form of active involvement of a devotee in worship of the divine.Within monotheistic Hinduism, it is the love felt by the worshipper towards the personal God, a concept expressed in Hindu theology as Svayam Bhagavan.Bhakti can be used of either...
Song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
s are memorable.
Life sketch
He was born to V. Rangasai and Ratnam on August 20, 1947. He is also related to P. Susheela
P. Susheela
Pulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka...
.He graduated from B.Sc in his young age. Impressed by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao he took up to singing as profession. He used to sing light music for All India Radio
All India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
. His debut movie song is Vayase Oka Poolathota in Vichitra Bandham (1972).
The Great singer, has a great credit to his name with thousands of beautiful songs and devotional songs sung by him.He has sung over 5000 songs so far, both in movies as well as in Devotional Albums. He also has a credit of many great music directors during the 1970s and 1980s. And these times, any song that was sung by him was a huge hit. Most of the Top actors in the Telugu film industry preferred him to lend his voice to their movies, amongst them were, NTR, ANR, Sobhan Babu, Krishnam Raju and to name a few. He recently has also taken up acting for the past 5-6 years has been shooting for serials and characters in films as well. He also is still continuing to sing for many concerts across Andhra Pradesh.
Every song, he has sung over the past is an evergreen song. The depth in his voice and the soothing effect that his songs gives to the audience is a very unforgettable experience, it unfolds the character in a movie and brings in a lot of life to any song he sings.
He was married during 1977 to Jyothi Khanna who then was a very famous singer in Doordarshan and live concerts across Andhra pradesh. He is blessed with two beautiful children, Saikiran who has debuted and established himself as an actor through the Block buster "Nuvve Kaavali" in 2001. Not to forget his very pretty daughter Lekha, who has graduated from college. Rumors are that the girl had also had offers by some of the Biggest film directors in the Telugu film industry.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Song/s |
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| 1972 | Vichitra Bandham | Vayase Oka Poolathota |
| Tata Manavadu Tata Manavadu Tata Manavadu or Thatha Manavadu is a 1972 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao . This is the first film as a hero to comedian Raja Babu paired with Guinness record holding director and actress Vijaya Nirmala. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film... |
Anubandham Atmiyata Anta Oma Bootakam, Yemito Ee Lokamanta Yentaku Antu Pattani Vinta | |
| 1973 | Andala Ramudu Andala Ramudu (1973 film) Andala Ramudu is a 1973 film directed by Bapu. The story is based on the "Janata Express" story of Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. The film won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film in 1973. Recent film Godavari by Sekhar Kammula enthusiastically made on this classic family entertainment film... |
Edagadanikendukura Tondara, Kurise Vennello Merise Godarilaa, Mamu Brovamani Cheppave Seetamma Talli, Samooha Bhojanammu Santoshmaina Vindu, Ramudemannadoi Seetaramudemannadoi |
| Bhakta Tukaram Bhakta Tukaram Bhakta Tukaram is a 1973 Telugu Biographical film produced by Anjali Pictures based on the life of saint poet Tukaram. Akkineni Nageswara Rao played the title role with great devotion. The music score of P. Adinarayana Rao and songs of Ghantasala and others is one of the highest levels in Indian... |
Manasuna Neeve, Neeve Aadi Daivamu, Panduranga Naamam, Pilupu Vinagaleva, Shyama Sundara | |
| Palletoori Bava | ||
| Sharada Sharada (1973 film) Sharada is a 1973 Telugu Drama film starring Sharada and directed by K. Vishwanath.-The Plot:A psychiatrist visits a small village for a friend's marriage. Everyone thinks they have seen a ghost. The doctor soon finds out the reason. Sarada has lost her sanity over time. Sarada believes him to... |
Sharada, Nanu Cheraga Emitamma Sigga | |
| 1974 | Krishnaveni Krishnaveni (film) Krishnaveni is a 1974 Telugu feature film directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao, starring Vanisri and Krishnam Raju, under the banner of Gopikrishna Movies. The film met with a strong critical reception and commercial success upon release... |
Krishnaveni Teluginti Viriboni |
| Alluri Seetharama Raju Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974 film) Alluri Seetharama Raju is a super hit, historical Telugu cinema based on the life of Indian freedom fighter Alluri Sitaramaraju and produced by Padmalaya Studios. It is the 100th film of Ghattamaneni Krishna. The film is directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and written by Maharadhi Tripuraneni... |
Telugu Veera Levara Deeksha Pooni Saagara | |
| Andaru Dongale Andaru Dongale Andaru Dongale is a 1974 Telugu Comedy film directed by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. It is a remake of 1972 Bollywood film Victoria No. 203. It is a commercial hit film ran for more than 100 days in 3 centers.-Cast:... |
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| Chakravakam Chakravakam (film) Chakravakam is a 1974 Telugu Drama film based on the novel entitled "Chakravakam" written by Koduri Kausalya Devi.-Cast:* Shobhan Babu* Vanisree* Chandrakala* S. V. Ranga Rao* Nagabhushanam* Allu Ramalingaiah* Krishna Kumari* Rajasulochana... |
Kothaga Pellaina Kurravaniki, Veenaleni Teeganu Neevuleni Bratukunu, Veenalona Teegalona Ekkadunnadi Ragamu | |
| 1975 | Balipeetam Balipeetam Balipeetam is a 1975 Telugu Drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is based on the popular socialist novel written by Muppala Ranganayakamma entitled Balipeetam.-Plot:... |
Chandamama Raave Jabilli Raave |
| Gunavanthudu | ||
| 1975 | Yashoda Krishna Yashoda Krishna Yashoda Krishna is a 1975 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Baby Sridevi acted as Bala Krishna and Ramakrisha as Lord Krishna, Jamuna as Yashoda and S. V. Ranga Rao as Kamsa.-The plot:... |
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| Muthyala Muggu Muthyala Muggu Muthyala Muggu is a 1975 film adaption of Uttara Ramayana from the writer-director duo of Ramana and Bapu. The film stars Sreedhar, Sangeetha, Rao Gopal Rao, Mukkamala, Allu Ramalingaiah and Nutan Prasad. The movie introduced Sangeetha and Rao to the Telugu screen... Edo Edo Annadhi |
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| 1976 | Bhakta Kannappa Bhakta Kannappa Bhakta Kannappa is a 1976 Telugu film directed by Bapu. It is based on the life of Saiva devotee, Kannappa Nayanar. The film is the remake of Kannada film Bedara Kannappa, the first film of legendary actor Dr. Rajkumar... |
Siva Siva Sankara Bhaktava Sankara |
| Mahakavi Kshetrayya Mahakavi Kshetrayya Mahakavi Kshetrayya is a 1976 Telugu film based on the life of Kshetrayya. It is produced by Anjali Pictures and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The film has excellent songs voiced by V. Ramakrishna and music score proved by P. Adinarayana Rao.-Cast:* Akkineni Nageshwara Rao ...... |
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| Secretary | Naa Pakkana Chotunnadi Okkarike Manasuleni Devudu Manishikenduko Manasicchadu |
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| 1977 | Chakradhari | |
| Amaradeepam Amaradeepam (1977 film) Amaradeepam is a 1977 Telugu Drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film is remade in Tamil language as Dheepam starring Shivaji Ganesan.-The Plot:... |
Inthe Ee Jeevithamu Chivariki Anta Soonyamu Naa Jeevana Sandhya Samayamlo Oka Devatha Udayinchindi |
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| Daana Veera Soora Karna Daana Veera Soora Karna Daana Veera Soora Karna is a 1977 Telugu Hindu movie produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. He played three pivotal roles Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. One of his sons, Balakrishna played a short role of Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna, who in the later years became one of the popular movie actors... |
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| Idekkadi Nyayam | ||
| 1978 | Karunamayudu Karunamayudu Karunamayudu is 1978 Telugu language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and starring Vijayachander acted as Lord Christ.-Film as Basis for Evangelization in India:... |
Puvvulakanna Punnami Vennelakanna |
| 1980 | Yuvatharam Kadilindi Yuvatharam Kadilindi Yuvatharam Kadilindi is a 1980 Telugu Drama film directed by Dhavala Satyam. It is produced by Madala Ranga Rao of Navatharam Pictures. It is starring Murali Mohan and Raadhika in the lead roles.... |
Ashayala Pandirilo Anuragam Sandadilo |
| 1984 | Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra is a 1984 Telugu Biographical film acted and directed by N. T. Rama Rao and produced by Ramakrishna Cine Studios... |
Cheppaledani Anakapoyeru, Mayadari Marala Bandira, Nandamaya Garuda Nandamaya, Shiva Govinda Govinda, Vinara Vinara O Naruda |
| 1986 | Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam is a 1986 Telugu Biographical film directed by K. Vasu. It is based on the life of Bhagwan Shirdi Sai Baba, who has preached and practiced Religious humanism. Vijayachander portrayed the role of Baba.... |
Jai Shirdi Naadha Saideva (Dandakam) |
| 1987 | Vishwanatha Nayakudu Vishwanatha Nayakudu Vishwanatha Nayakudu is a Telugu Historical film of 1987 directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Superstar Krishna portrayed the role of Viswanatha Nayak, while Sivaji Ganesan played his father role as Nagama Nayak.-The Plot:... |
Poems in the Rayala court scene |
| 1988 | Bava Marudula Sawal |