Acharya Aatreya
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Acharya Aatreya (born Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu pronunciationi) (7 May 1921 – 13 September 1989) was an Indian poet, lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter known for his works in Telugu cinema and Telugu theatre.[1] He received the state Nandi Award for Best Lyricist in 1981 for "Andamaina Lokamani" from the film Tholikoodi Koosindi.[2][3] He is popularly known as Manasu Kavi (transl. Poet of the Heart).[4]
Indian poet, lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter
Aatreya | |
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| Born | Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu (1921-05-07)7 May 1921 Mangalampadu, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 13 September 1989(1989-09-13) (aged 68) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Pen name | Acharya Aatreya |
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| Notable awards | Nandi Award for Best Lyricist Honorary Doctorate |
| Spouse |
Padmavathi (m. 1940) |