Gaddar, the renowned Telangana folk singer and activist, passed away on Sunday at the age of 77. He was suffering from severe heart disease and had been admitted to Apollo Spectra Hospital in Hyderabad for treatment.
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Gaddar was born Gummadi Vittal Rao in 1946 in the Nalgonda district of Telangana. He started his career as a folk singer in the 1970s and quickly became popular for his revolutionary songs. His songs were often critical of the government and the rich, and they inspired many people to join the Telangana statehood movement.
Gaddar was also a former Maoist ideologue. He was arrested in 1987 and spent 10 years in jail. After his release, he continued to sing and write songs, and he remained a vocal critic of the government.
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Gaddar’s death is a major loss for the Telangana movement and for the Indian folk music scene. He was a true revolutionary and a gifted artist, and his songs will continue to inspire people for generations to come.
Tributes pour in for Gaddar
Tributes have been pouring in for Gaddar since his death.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that he was “saddened to hear about the demise of Shri Gummadi Vittal Rao, Telangana’s iconic poet, balladeer and fiery activist.” He said that Gaddar’s love for the people of Telangana drove him to fight tirelessly for the marginalised.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said that Gaddar was a “true revolutionary” and a “voice of the voiceless.” He said that Gaddar’s songs will continue to inspire people for generations to come.
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Others who have paid tribute to Gaddar include singer P Sushmitha, actor Prakash Raj, and politician K T Rama Rao.
Gaddar’s legacy
Gaddar’s legacy will live on through his songs. His songs are a powerful reminder of the struggles of the people of Telangana, and they continue to inspire people to fight for justice and equality. Gaddar was a true revolutionary, and his songs will continue to be a source of inspiration for many years to come.
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