Hyderabad, July 8 -- The Telugu film industry is in mourning following the demise of renowned lyricist and writer Shivashakti Dutta, father of famous music director M M Keeravani.
He passed away at the age of 92 last night at his residence in Manikonda, Hyderabad.
Born as Koduri Subbarao, Shivashakti Dutta was a man of many talents, deeply passionate about the arts from a young age. He pursued fine arts in Mumbai, where he honed his skills in painting and initially worked under the pseudonym 'Kamalesh.' However, his love for music and storytelling eventually led him into the world of cinema.
Collaborating closely with his brother, acclaimed screenwriter Vijayendra Prasad, Dutta found his voice as a writer. His big break came with the 198...