Telangana State song writer Andesri passes away at 64

According to early reports, Andesri fell sick after his health deteriorated at about midnight on Sunday. Immediately after, he collapsed at his residence in Lalaguda, and was immediately shifted to Gandhi Hospital by his family. He is survived by three daughters and a son.

Hyderabad: Renowned poet and lyricist Andesri, who wrote the Telangana State anthem “Jaya Jayahe Telangana” has passed away. He was 64.

According to early reports, Andesri fell sick after his health deteriorated at about midnight on Sunday. Immediately after, he collapsed at his residence in Lalaguda, and was immediately shifted to Gandhi Hospital by his family. He is survived by three daughters and a son.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has expressed deep grief over his demise. Reddy said that it is an irreparable loss to the literary and cultural world of Telangana.

The Chief Minister has announced that the poet will be accorded a state funeral.

The original name of Andesri was Ande Ellayya. He was born on 18 July 1961 in Rebarthi village of Maddur mandal in the present Jangaon district.

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