M. S. Ramarao

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M. S. Ramarao (or M. S. Rama Rao) (1921-1992) was a famous singer in Andhra Pradesh, India. He gained fame for his Telugu Version of 'Hanuman Chalisa'. He also narrated Sundara Kanda (one part of the epic Ramayana) in form of Songs in Telugu. He gained fame for his singing the above two works and was awarded the name of 'Sundara Dasu' in 1977.

In 2003 a street in Hyderabad was named Sundara Kanda M S Rama Rao Lane in his honour.[1]

[edit] Brief Personal Life

Birth  : 3-July-1921 in Moparru, Amruthaluru Mandal, Tenali Taluka, Andhra Pradesh

Education  : Nidubrolu High School, Guntur Hindu College

Marriage  : 1942 with Lakshmi Samrajyam

1944-64  : Cine singer in Madras

1964-74  : Stay in Rajahmundry

1972-74  : Writing of Hanuman Chalisa and Sundara Kanda in Telugu

1975 onwards: Stay in Hyderabad

[edit] References

  1. ^ "MCH to set up pay toilets in city", The Times of India, 2003-01-01. Retrieved on 2008-02-24.