Ghaddar, a revolutionary balladeer and renowned folk singer, died at a private hospital in Hyderabad on August 6 while undergoing treatment for a heart ailment.
A household name in the two Telugu states Gaddar, who was born as Gummadivithalarao at Toopran in Medak district in 1949, is known for his revolutionary music And his contribution to people’s movements in united Andhra Pradesh in time the rise of the Naxal movement gained religious status among Telugu-speaking people
His role in the Telangana movement was unforgettable and his wonderful song – Podustunna Poddu Meeda Nadustunna Kalama Poru Telanganama – was a must in every meeting of the Telangana movement Intellectually also he was close to the aspirations of Telangana, de and music was used to reach masses and draw attention to injustice in region did he also did a few films like ‘Maan Bhumi” where he was seen singing the famous song ‘Bandenka Bandi Katti Padaharu Bandalu Katti’.
Ghaddar spent his youth underground for the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) People’s War in the 80s. But he came out of hibernation when the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mari Chenna Reddy, lifted the ban on the Jana Ko movement. In 1997, he escaped an assassination attempt at his home.
He was recently spotted at a Telangana Congress rally in Khammam attended by Rahul Gandhi. He was seen hugging and wishing Rahul Gandhi well. Two months ago he announced they were starting another party but he died before it could take off.
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