Media Baron Ramoji Rao no more – he was 87
Media Baron Ramoji Rao no more – he was 87
The sad demise of Ramoji Rao, Media Moghul and owner of Ramoji Rao Studios in Film City Hyderabad on Saturday 8 June comes as a big shock.
No sooner the news of the sad demise of the media baron broke on Saturday morning (June 8), reactions from the fans, and members of the film, sports and political industries flooded social media platforms. Filmmaker SS Rajamouli penned a post on X to pay his tribute to Rao.
In his condolence post, Rajamouli demanded Bharat Ratna for the media baron.
He wrote that “ONE man with 50 years of resilience, hard work and innovation provided employment, livelihood and hope for millions. The only way one can pay tribute to Ramoji Rao Garu is conferring him with ‘BHARAT RATNA’,”
Rajamouli also visited Ramoji Rao’s residence in the Film City to pay his last respects to the departed soul.
The filmmaker further added that “One man put up so many institutions in so many sectors…He stood as a role model to many…We can pay tribute to him by conferring him with Bharat Ratna. I request both the state govt and the central govt that he definitely deserves it.
Telugu film director Srinu Vaitla also expressed his grief over the passing of Rao.
“He said that he cannot describe his love towards Ramoji Rao…He’s a great man. It is extremely saddening- a great loss. He conveyed his condolence to his family and with prayers to God to rest his soul rest in peace.
Ramaoji Rao breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Star Hospital in Telangana’s Hyderabad on Saturday morning. Rao’s legacy is vast, encompassing numerous successful business ventures and media productions. Under his leadership, Eenadu became a major force in Telugu media.
His other business ventures include the film production house Usha Kiran Movies, the film distribution company Mayuri Film Distributors, the financial services firm Margadarsi Chit Fund, and the hotel chain Dolphin Group of Hotels. He was also the head of the ETV Network of television channels.
In 2016, he received the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India, from then-President Pranab Mukherjee.
News Edit K.V.Raman
