C Narayana Reddy , Cinare

Renowned Telugu poet, Jnanpith awardee Cingireddy Narayana Reddy passed away on Monday. Popularly known as Cinare, the lyricist was suffering from illness for some time. He was being treated in Care hospital in Hyderabad where expired.

Cinare was bestowed with the Jnanpith Award in 1988 for his poetic work, Viswambara. The recipient of Padma Bhushan was born in Rajanna Sircilla district of Telangana. He made a mark in Telugu fim industry in 1962, with his first movie Gulebakavali Katha by penning all songs. With more than 3000 songs, the lyricists contribution to telugu literature will be remembered forever.

Upon request of late NTR, the poet wrote the popular song “Nannu dochu kunduvate…vannela dorasani” which became instant hit. Cinare was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in August 1997

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandra Shekar Rao expressed condolences on the demise of the legendary poet. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu tweeted, “Saddened to hear about the demise of Dr. Cingireddy Narayana Reddy. My prayers are with his loved ones”