Eminent playwright and screen writer Ganesh Patro passed away on Monday, January, 2015 due to prolonged illness due to cancer. He was 69. He was born on 22nd June, 1945 at Parvathipuram of AP. Ganesh Patro started his career in 1965 and became busy writer in 70s. He worked with legendary director Balachander for many movies. 'Maro Charitra', 'Guppedu Manasu', 'Idi Katha Kaadu', 'Manishiko Charitra', 'Mayuri', 'Rudhraveena', 'Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu' etc. Victory Venkatesh and Prince Mahesh starrer 'Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu' is the last movie of the screen writer. Cinejosh is saddened with the demise of Ganesh Patro and extends its deepest condolences to the members of the family of Ganesh Patro.