Gaddar (74) Dies Due To Prolonged Illness; Condolences Pour In From Political & tollywood Fraternities
gaddar Dies At 74 Photo Credit: Gallery Popular Singer, Poet, Revolutionary activist, and former Naxalite Gaddar, aka gummadi Vithal Rao breathed his last at the age of 74, in hyderabad on august 8. gaddar underwent a heart operation at a hospital a few days ago. However, due to complications and age-related issues, the veteran passed away. Condolences are pouring in from all corners for the legendary. Gaddar's Death: A Look Back At The Most Iconic, Intense, and Popular Songs Of The Veteran Poet-Activist As per the available information, gaddar was getting treatment for his heart disease at Spectra Hospital in Ameerpet, Hyderabad. After his death news broke out, fans of the activist, his relatives, friends, and family have been thronging his residence at Bhudevi nagar in Secunderabad. Gaddar's Biography gaddar was born in 1949 in Toopran, Hyderabad. His formal education was completed in Nizamabad. He worked as an employee in the Canara bank from 1975. He was one of the founding members of 'Jana Natyamandali.' gaddar was aggressive and impatient towards injustice and he didn't shy away from speaking out and showing it for the greater good and glory of the downtrodden people. He used his histrionics to awaken, enlighten, educate, and entertain folks for their development. His songs and lyrics were impactful. gaddar was a phenomenon during the telangana agitation. His songs 'Amma Telanganama' and 'Podusthunna Poddumeedha' are quite popular. Another gem of a song, 'Ni Paadam Meedha Puttumachanai Chellamma' from Vijaya Shanti-starrer 'Osey Ramulamma' won him a Nandhi Award, which he subtly refused. murder Attempt On gaddar For being a former Naxalite, there were attempts on gaddar several times and remarkably, he was attacked on april 6, 1997. gaddar is survived by his wife Vimala and his three children-Suryudu, Chandrudu, and Vennela. Gaddar's Small Yet Impactful Film Career In tollywood For his literary work, songs, voice, and image as an activist, gaddar was sure part of several movies that were made in tollywood around Naxalism, and such films. He appeared in films like Peoples' War, Maa Bhoomi, jai Bolo telangana, and Orey Rikshaw among others in key roles. He also worked as a lyricist for films made on revolutionary stories.
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