Revolutionary Singer Vangapandu Passes Away

Revolutionary writer and singer Vangapandu Prasada Rao (77) died of ill health in his residence in Pedabondapalli of Parvatipuram mandal, Vizianagaram district. Prasada Rao who has been associated with Jana Natya Mandali since 1972 enthralled audience with his thought provoking songs and speeches.

Vangapandu was staying at his native place after the outbreak of coronavirus. He is survived by wife Vijayalakshmi, three sons and a daughter. He worked in Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) from 1976 to 1999.

Vangapandu had a unique quality that he could write songs, sing and also dance. He was associated with the revolutionary movement for many decades along with Gaddar.

His famous song 'Emi Pillado Eldamostava' brought laurels. He penned songs for nearly 30 movies including 'Ardharatri Swatatantram' and received many awards including 'Kala-Ratna' from AP government in the year 2017.

Prasada Rao had been requesting the government to extend financial assistance to poets and writers since they were the victims of lockdown as well as Coronavirus threat.