S. Rajeswara Rao

Saluri Rajeswara Rao
సాలూరి రాజేశ్వరరావు
Background information
Also known asSaluri Rajeswara Rao
Born11 October 1922
Sivaramapuram, India
OriginSivaramapuram, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died25 October 1999(1999-10-25) (aged 77)
GenresIndian film scores
OccupationComposer
Instrument(s)Harmonium
Tabla
Dholak
Mrudangam
Flute
Electric Guitar
Piano
Violin
Years active1934–1986

Saluri Rajeswara Rao (11 October 1922 – 25 October 1999) was an Indian composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and music producer, known for his work in Telugu cinema.[1] Rajeswara Rao is noted for integrating Indian classical music into Telugu cinema for over five decades. His innovative compositions and mastery of classical and folk music earned him widespread recognition.[2]

  1. ^ M. L. Narasimham, "Trend-setter in Light Music" The Hindu, 12 March 1993.
  2. ^ "In a different league". The Hindu. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 2 August 2019.