Siva Shakthi Datta Baahubali Lyricist passes away at 92
Siva Shakthi Datta Baahubali Lyricist passes away at 92
Siva Shakthi Datta Oscar Winning Composer MM Keeravani’s father and SS Rajamouli’s uncle, departed to immortal World at 92 owing to age-related ailments at his residence in Manikonda Hyderabad.
Renowned lyricist, poet and screenwriter Siva Shakthi Datta was the brother of renowned film writer Vijayendra Prasad and the uncle of director SS Rajamouli. The last rites will be performed in Hyderabad today.
Social media was flooded with condolences. His lyrics
shaped the music of many Telugu movies. He penned unforgettable lyrics for hits like Baahubali, RRR, Magadheera, Rajanna and Sri Ramadasu. His tracks saw a beautiful blend of mythology with emotion. He also directed Chandrahas in 2007.
Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan expressed his sorrow, stating, “he is saddened to learn of the demise of Shri Siva Shakthi Datta, father of music director Keeravani. It’s his prayers for his soul to rest in peace. He had great respect for art and literature and contributed significantly to Telugu and Sanskrit lyricism. His deepest sympathies to Keeravani gaaru and family amidst this time of bereavement.
Siva Shakthi Datta grew up in a large and well-off family. His father, Vijay Apparao, was a landlord and contractor, and also ran a transport company with 12 buses, Gulte reported. Datta was the second child in the family. He studied intermediate at CR Reddy College in Eluru, but left midway to join JJ School of Arts in Mumbai, where he completed a diploma in arts, the website reported.
Within two years, he returned home and started writing under the pen name Kamalesh, with his articles and poems appearing in various magazines.
News Edit KV Raman
