Saluri rajeswara rao biography sample

Indian music composer (1922–1999)

Musical artist

Saluri Rajeswara Rao (11 October 1922 – 25 October 1999) was an Indian composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and music producer, known for his work in Telugu cinema.^[1] Rajeswara Rao is noted for integrating Indian classical music into Telugu cinema for over five decades.

His innovative compositions and mastery of classical and folk music earned him widespread recognition.^[2]

Early life

Rajeswara Rao was born in 1922 in the village of Sivaramapuram near Salur in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh.^[3] His father, Sanyasi Raju, was a mrudangam player in the troupe of the renowned violinist, Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu.

Rajeswara Rao was recognized as a child prodigy and began performing on stage at the age of four.^[4] Under his father's guidance, he trained with Venkataswamy Naidu in tabla and harmonium.^[3]

Career

Rajeswara Rao's career in cinema began Saluri Koteswara Rao - YouTube Music BYXUC