The Englishman Who Saved Telugu Literature | C.P. Brown | తెలుగు భాషోద్ధారకుడు । సి.పి.బ్రౌన్

12/25/24 • 45 min

This talk show discusses the life and extraordinary contributions of Charles Philip Brown (CP Brown), a 19th-century British officer who dedicated his life to Telugu language and literature. Despite a demanding career in the British government, he single-handedly collected, edited, translated, and published thousands of Telugu manuscripts, including classics and folk literature, effectively preserving a significant portion of Telugu literary heritage. Brown also authored Telugu grammars and dictionaries, significantly furthering the study of the language. His work was entirely self-funded and driven by personal passion, leaving an unparalleled legacy in Telugu studies.
KiranPrabha narrates the most interesting life sketch of C.P.Brown in this episode.

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Akkineni Sanjeevi (A.Sanjeevi) (1927-2002) was a well known editor and director who worked for multiple language films, mainly telugu film industry. in his 30 years film career, Sanjeevi edited hundreds of films in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Oriya languages. He was also a successful film director during 1960s and 1970s. He directed 8 Telugu films and 2 Oriya Films. Natakalarayudu, Akka Chellelu, Dharmadata are some of them. Award winning film editor A.Sreekar Prasad is Sanjeevi;s son.
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Kundan Lal Saigal (1904–1947) was a trailblazing Indian actor and singer, widely regarded as the first superstar of Indian cinema. Born in Jammu, Saigal’s journey from a railway timekeeper to a cinematic legend is truly inspiring. He joined New Theatres in Kolkata in the 1930s, where his unique singing style and soulful voice revolutionized Indian music. Saigal is best remembered for his iconic songs like “Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Hi Jaye” and “Jab Dil Hi Toot Gaya,” as well as memorable performances in films like Devdas (1935) and Tansen (1943). His naturalistic acting and heartfelt singing set benchmarks in the industry and influenced generations of artists. Despite a brief career, Saigal’s impact remains unparalleled. His timeless melodies and powerful screen presence made him an enduring icon of Indian cinema. K.L. Saigal’s legacy continues to shine brightly as a pioneer of India’s golden era in music and films. KiranPrabha narrates the interesting anecdotes from Saigal's film journey.