V. Ramakrishna
Ramakrishna Vissamraju (August 20, 1947 – July 16, 2015) was a playback singer in South India.
Personal life and career
Ramakrishna was born to Vissamraju Rangasai and Ratnam on August 20, 1947. The singer P. Susheela was his maternal aunt.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree but decided to become a professional singer, a decision influenced by his admiration for Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao. He sang light music for All India Radio.
Ramakrishna's debut movie song was "Vayase Oka Poolathota" in Vichitra Bandham from 1972. Throughout his career, he performed over 5000 songs in movies and devotional albums and has given numerous stage shows across Andhra Pradesh. He was a playback singer for Telugu actors such as NTR, ANR, Sobhan Babu, and Krishnam Raju.
Later in life, he took up acting and appeared in television series and films. He continued to give concerts across Andhra Pradesh.
In 1976, he married Jyothi Khanna, who was also a singer. The couple had two children, Sai Kiran who made his acting début in Nuvve Kaavali in 2001, and Lekha.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Song/s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Vichitra Bandham | Vayase Oka Poolathota | |
| Tata Manavadu | Anubandham Atmiyata Anta Oma Bootakam, Yemito Ee Lokamanta Yentaku Antu Pattani Vinta | ||
| 1973 | Andala Ramudu | Edagadanikendukura Tondara, Kurise Vennello Merise Godarilaa, Mamu Brovamani Cheppave Seetamma Talli, Samooha Bhojanammu Santoshmaina Vindu, Ramudemannadoi Seetaramudemannadoi | |
| Bhakta Tukaram | Manasuna Neeve, Neeve Aadi Daivamu, Panduranga Naamam, Pilupu Vinagaleva, Shyama Sundara | ||
| Palletoori Bava | |||
| Sharada | Sharada, Nanu Cheraga Emitamma Sigga | ||
| 1974 | Krishnaveni | Krishnaveni Teluginti Viriboni | |
| Alluri Seetharama Raju | Telugu Veera Levara Deeksha Pooni Saagara | ||
| Andaru Dongale | |||
| Chakravakam | Kothaga Pellaina Kurravaniki, Veenaleni Teeganu Neevuleni Bratukunu, Veenalona Teegalona Ekkadunnadi Ragamu | ||
| 1975 | Balipeetam | Chandamama Raave Jabilli Raave | |
| Gunavanthudu | |||
| 1975 | Yashoda Krishna | ||
| Muthyala Muggu | Edo Edo Annadhi | ||
| 1976 | Bhakta Kannappa | Siva Siva Sankara Bhaktava Sankara | |
| Mahakavi Kshetrayya | |||
| Secretary[1] | Naa Pakkana Chotunnadi Okkarike Manasuleni Devudu Manishikenduko Manasicchadu | ||
| 1977 | Chakradhari | ||
| Amaradeepam | Inthe Ee Jeevithamu Chivariki Anta Soonyamu Naa Jeevana Sandhya Samayamlo Oka Devatha Udayinchindi | ||
| Daana Veera Soora Karna | |||
| Idekkadi Nyayam andalanni nilone dagunnai, yepudaina oka kshnamaina | |||
| 1978 | Karunamayudu | Puvvulakanna Punnami Vennelakanna | |
| 1978 | Vayasu Pilichindi | Jeevitham Madhusala | |
| 1980 | Yuvatharam Kadilindi | Ashayala Pandirilo Anuragam Sandadilo | |
| 1984 | Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra | Cheppaledani Anakapoyeru, Mayadari Marala Bandira, Nandamaya Garuda Nandamaya, Shiva Govinda Govinda, Vinara Vinara O Naruda | |
| 1986 | Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam | Jai Shirdi Naadha Saideva (Dandakam) | |
| 1987 | Vishwanatha Nayakudu | Poems in the Rayala court scene | |
| 1988 | Bava Marudula Sawal | ||
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladatha |
Death
He died on July 16, 2015, having suffered from cancer for the past ten months and having been admitted to Banjara Hills Omega Hospitals.[2] He was 67 and is survived by his wife, son Sai Kiran and daughter Lekha.[3]
References
- ↑ Secretary film songs at Raaga.com
- ↑ "Actor Saikiran Father Singer V Ramakrishna Death". TNP LIVE. Hyderabad, India. 16 July 2015.
- ↑ http://www.indtoday.com/renowned-telugu-singer-ramakrishna-vissamraju-passes-away-indtoday-com/