Sirasri
| Sirasri | |
|---|---|
| Born |
C. Ram Srikanth 6 April 1979 Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Poet, Lyricist, Film Critic, Author |
Sirasri (born C Ram Srikanth on 6 April 1979) is an Indian poet, author, lyricist[1] and a film critic. He writes songs for Telugu films. As a film critic, he wrote reviews for Telugu films in a popular Telugu website, Greatandhra till 2010.
Early life
C Ram Srikanth was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. After schooling and graduation in Eluru and Machilipatnam, he completed MBA from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. With an affinity towards Telugu, he did Masters in Telugu literature from Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad.
His interest towards Telugu poetry started very early in his life at the age 11. He started writing poems with an abbreviated name C Ra Sri, that latter settled as 'Sira Sri' from the age 19. He published his first anthology of metrical verses in Telugu at the age of 16 with the title Satakiranaalu that comprises 100 verses on social interest.
Career
As a Lyricist
He first wrote a jingle in the movie Nandanavanam 120 km, on Lord Krishna, and later in 2009 he started his career as lyricist in Telugu with the movie Sneha Geetam. In 2010 he wrote the title song 'Beja Beja Beja Beja Bejawada..' for Ram Gopal Varma's 'Bejawada Rowdeelu' that was released online. The song has become most popular in short time and the song is also known for its controversial words.
Apart from movies he is well known with his private songs. He wrote the title song for 'Lakshagalarchana', a Guinness Record event that was held at Hyderabad by Siliconandhra in May 2009. His song "Rajasaaniki neevu nilayam" and "Nenekkadikee poledu" are listed to be the first eleies for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy in September 2009. The songs telecasted on all Telugu TV channels during the procession and funeral of YSR and became the most famous private song of the month.
He also writes songs in English. In 2005, he penned an English song, "Like the Sun that turns the heads of Sun Flowers", on the pride of India, that was performed by artistes for the delegates from the Commonwealth of Nations in Hyderabad.
As an Author
Inspired by the thoughts, opinions and philosophy of ace Indian director Ram Gopal Varma, Sirasri made his experiences with RGV into a book titled 'Vodka with Varma'. The book was released in Telugu version in December, 2012 and proved to be the best seller in short time.
As Film Lyricist
Nandanavanam 120 km
Snehageetham
Aha na pellanta
Swamy Manikanta
Dongala Mutha
Veera
It's My Love Story
Bezawada
Vennela 1.5
Lovely
Chammak Challo
Made In Vizag
Backbench Student
Action 3D
Park
Kiss
Psycho (Telugu)
Satya-2 (Telugu)
Enduku Vidipovali (Song)
Works
The following are the published works to his credit:
- Satha Kiranaalu (an anthology of 100 metrical poems)
- Vodka with Varma
References
- ↑ "Star cast finalised for My Love Story". Sify. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.