Telugu Literary Stalwart Sharada Ashokavardhan No More
Ashokavardhan’s contribution covered diverse literary genres, including novels, poetry, plays, essays, lyrics, children’s literature, and newspaper columns, said a release. She was also a familiar and respected voice on All India Radio, where she worked for several years
Hyderabad: Telugu litterateur Sharada Ashokavardhan, author of over 80 books, died at her daughter’s residence in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night. She was 87. She is survived by four daughters, one of whom is a well-known journalist, anchor, and author. The funeral will be held on Friday at 10.30 am.
Ashokavardhan’s contribution covered diverse literary genres, including novels, poetry, plays, essays, lyrics, children’s literature, and newspaper columns, said a release. She was also a familiar and respected voice on All India Radio, where she worked for several years.
Several of her lyrical compositions attained popularity, especially ‘Manasaayera Madhava’. Her ‘Ganapathi Suprabatham’, rendered by Dr Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna, continues to enjoy popularity, the statement said. Many of her lyrics were also set to tune by the music composer Palagummi Viswanadham. Her works have been translated into Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi.
Ashokavardhan also served as joint director in the state information department and later as director of Jawahar Bal Bhavan. She was the recipient of three state Nandi Awards and numerous honours. She also earned recognition as a commentator at programmes organised by the late N.T. Rama Rao.
