Writer & lyricist in Telugu cinema.
Jaladi was born on 9 August 1932 in Gudiwada in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He was the fourth son of Amrutamma and the late Jaladi Emmanuel, a member of the Krishna District Board and Indian freedom fighter. He passed his S.S.L.C. with Telugu as special course. He started his career as a drawing teacher in District Board Schools. He worked in various districts and learned the slang used in different areas of the State. He resigned his job during his stint at Veeraghattam in Srikakulam district in 1968 and went to Chennai to try his luck in films.
He entered the realm of films as a lyricist for the movie Palle Sema in 1976. His debut song Churattakku Jarutadhi Situkku Situkku is tuned by K V Mahadevan. He wrote several social, philosophical, patriotic and folk songs in Telugu movies. His songs consist of only Telugu words of various regions of Andhra Pradesh. Being born in a poor family, he always liked to write about poverty, village life and folk type of songs. He penned nearly 1,800 songs in more than 270 movies and remained popular for his folk-oriented songs, which had an exotic rural touch. He also wrote books like Viswamohini and Kakulamma and plays like Amarajeevi, Tandri, Samadhi and Karumeghalu. He died on 14 October 2011 in Visakhapatnam.
These are some of the popular songs penned by him for Telugu films.
Pallesema Dr.Jaladi's first Song
K Chandrabose bags Jaladi award in 2016
When Pain Was Sung Through Poetry
Celebrating excellence every August 9th since 2012
Every year on August 9th, we commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Jaladi Rajarao. This special day serves as a celebration of his values, vision, and lasting impact on Telugu Cinima and society.
The Jaladi National Awards recognize and honor celebrity personalities from cinima industry who have made significant contributions to their fields and society at large.
Virtual celebration during pandemic, reaching global audience
12th anniversary celebration with record participation
First Jaladi Jayanthi celebration and inaugural National Awards ceremony
Expanded recognition categories to include social impact and innovation
Virtual celebration during pandemic, reaching global audience
12th anniversary celebration with record participation
First Jaladi Jayanthi celebration and inaugural National Awards ceremony
Expanded recognition categories to include social impact and innovation
Virtual celebration during pandemic, reaching global audience
12th anniversary celebration with record participation
Recognizing excellence across multiple categories
Outstanding contributions to education and research
Significant positive influence on society
Pioneering work in technology and development
Exceptional career-long contributions
Discover the literary works by Dr. Jaladi Vijaya
Author & Scholar | Daughter of Dr. Jaladi Rajarao
Continuing her father's legacy of scholarly excellence, Dr. Jaladi Vijaya has authored several acclaimed ebooks and articles that contribute valuable insights to academia and beyond.
A comprehensive exploration of contemporary educational theories and practices.
Honoring the contributions of educational pioneers and their lasting impact.
Essential methodological approaches for contemporary research.
Integrating moral and ethical values into modern educational frameworks.
Examining the impact of technology on educational institutions.
Empowering women to take leadership roles in educational institutions.
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Building stronger communities through educational initiatives and recognition programs
Honoring achievements and inspiring others to reach their highest potential
Promoting the dissemination of knowledge through publications and research
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