Devulapalli Krishnasastri (1 November 1897 – 24 February 1980) was a Telugu poet, playwright and translator known for his works in Telugu literature and Telugu cinema.[1] He is known as Andhra Shelley.[2] In 1976, Krishnasastri was honoured with Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian award in India. In 1978, he received Sahitya Akademi Award for his literary works.[3]
Devulapalli Krishnasastri | |
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| Born | Devulapalli Venkata Krishnasastri 1 November 1897 Ramachandrapalem, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Died | 24 February 1980 (aged 82) Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genre | Playwright, poet |
| Notable works | Krishna Paksham |
Early life
editKrishnasastri was born on 1 November 1897 in Ramachandrapalem of East Godavari, India. He was brought up in Pithapuram in a family of court-poets.[2] He grew interest in English literature while he was in his high school.
Career
editKrishnasastri started writing poetry from a very young age. Krishnasastri's works changed significantly after he met Rabindranath Tagore at Santiniketan in 1929. Krishnasastri joined All India Radio in 1945 and wrote a number of plays for it.
He also translated Goda Devi's Tamil Tiruppavai into Telugu Keertanaas. Other translations of Tiruppavai are available - but they are all word for word. His translation is unique because he had taken the central idea of each Pasuram, made it into Pallavi and wove around it the rest of the paasuram into anupallavi and charanam(s). They were set to pure carnatic music, even as they were composed, by Amruthavalli Sundaram. The publication with notation, is Orient Longman.[4]
He died on 24 February 1980.[5]
Literary works
editSome of Krishnasastri's famous works include:
- Amrutha Veena (1992)
- Appude Putti Vunte
- Aruna Ratham
- Badarika
- Bahukaala Darshanam
- Dhanurdasu
- Gorinta
- Mangala Kahali
- Sri Vidyapathi
- Krishnapaksham - Urvashi pravasam
- Sharmishta
- Vyaasavali - Kavi parampara
- Sri Andallu Tiruppavu Kirtanalu (1993)
- Meghamala (1996)
- Krishna Paksham (The Darkening Fortnight),
- Pravasam (Alien Residence),
- Mahati (The Veena of Narada),
- Urvasi.
Films
editKrishnasastri entered the film industry by scripting the 1951 Telugu film Malliswari. He gave lyrics to about 160 songs in over 70 films during the 1950s to 1970s.[6] They include Malleswari, Naa Illu, En Veedu, Bangaru Papa, Ekaveera, Bhagya Rekha (1957), Rakta Kanneeru, Bhakta Tukaram, Karthika Deepam, Gorintaku, Megha Sandesam, Sri Rama Pattabhishekam.
| Year | Film | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Malliswari | Aakaasa Veedhilo Hayiga Egirevu Desa Desalanni Tirigi Chusevu |
| 1953 | Naa Illu | Adigadigo Gagana Seema Andamaina Chandamama Adigo |
| 1954 | Bangaru Papa | Yavvana Madhuvanilo |
| 1957 | Bhagya Rekha | Neevundeda Kondapai Naasaami |
| 1959 | Raja Makutam | Sadiseyako Gali Sadiseya Boke |
| 1965 | Bangaru Panjaram | Pagalaite Doravera Raatiri Naa Raajuvula |
| 1967 | Sukhadukhalu | Idi Mallela Velayani Idi Vennela Masamani |
| 1968 | Undamma Bottu Pedata | Ravamma Mahalakhsmi Ravamma |
| 1969 | Ekaveera | Prati Raatri Vasantha Raatri |
| 1970 | Mayani Mamatha | Raanika Neekosam Sakhi, Raadika Vasanta Maasam |
| 1971 | Kalyana Mandapam | Chukkalu Pade Subha Mantram |
| 1971 | Antha Mana Manchike | Maata Chalada Manasu Chalada |
| 1972 | Manchi Rojulochayi | Neloto Needa Annadi Nanu Taakaradani |
| 1973 | Bhakta Tukaram | Ghana Ghana Sundaraa Karuna Rasa Mandiraa |
| 1973 | Neramu Siksha | Chesina Papam Needi Chitikina Bratukinkokaridi |
| 1974 | Amma Manasu | Srisailabhavanaa Meluko |
| 1975 | Balipeetam | Kusalama Neeku Kusalamena |
| 1975 | Cheekati Velugulu | Cheekati Velugula Kaugitilo Chinde Kumkuma Vannelu |
| 1976 | Sri Rajeswari Vilas Coffee Club | Naa Peru Bikari, Naa Daari Edari |
| 1978 | Seetamalakshmi | Maavi Chigugu Tinagane Koyila Palikena |
| 1978 | Sri Rama Pattabhishekam | Ee Gangakenta Digulu Ee Gaalikenta Gubulu |
| 1979 | Gorintaku | Gorinta Poochindi Komma Lekunda |
| 1979 | Karthika Deepam | Aaraneekuma Ee Deepam Karteeka Deepam |
| 1980 | Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Mahatyam | Veena Naa Veena Eruguduva Neevainaa |
| 1983 | Megha Sandesam | Aakulo Aakunai Puvvulo Puvvunai
Mundu Telusuna Prabhu |
Awards
edit- Best Lyricist - Seetamalakshmi (1978)
- Best Lyricist - Meghasandesam (1982)
- Other Awards
- Andhra University has conferred the title Kala Prapoorna (The complete artist) on him in 1975.
- He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award.
- Krishnashastri also won the Padma Bhushan Award in the year 1976.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 11 April 2008. Archived from the original on 1 June 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ a b Krishnasastri Archived 10 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "కవితాలోకాన కల్పవల్లి.. దేవులపల్లి". Zee News Telugu (in Telugu). 1 November 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Display Books of this Author". Avkf.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "మన షెల్లీ దేవులపల్లి". Mana Telangana (in Telugu). 1 November 201y. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ Vendithera Patalu, Krishnasastri Sahityam, Volume 3, Vishalandhra Publishing House, Hyderabad, 2008
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
External links
edit- Devulapalli Krishnasastri at IMDb
- Krishnasastriyam Archived 17 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine is a novel musical interpretation of some songs written by Sri Krishnasastri. Excerpts available at the linked site.
- 'Nava Sahiti Sourabhalu - Devulapalli Krishna Sastri' telecasted on Maa TV on YouTube.