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Veeraji. Golden Jubilee writer & veteran journalist.


* He has celebrated his golden Jubilee as a purposeful Novelist, short-story writer and
poet in the state capital Hyderabad (2005) Znana-Peeth award winner Padma vibhhooshan
Dr.C.Narayana reddi- who was in the chair, acclaimed him as a trend- setter both in
Journalism and literature-
*KV Ramanachari IAS then commissioner of information and state film development
corporation released the fourth edition of writer's pioneer novel on the University campus
life Tholimalupu -appreciated Veeraji for he had been an inspiration to young Journalists and
upcoming writers in the state.
*Dr.Mrunalini renowned critic and Professor Telugu University said Tholimalupu
(first turn of life) was the first novel on campus life and Veeraji was first to write Campus
novel in any literature, in any language.
*MVR Sastry the Editor of Andhrabhoomi daily and historian explained how he had
been influenced by veeraji's Novel vidi vidani chikkulu (the: riddles of life) and his first
column Samanyuni sanugudu (the murmurs of common man) in his (MVR’s) student days.
*Scholars and journalists, writers all alike profusely felicitated Veeraji *Winner of several
laurels in the fiction world, in fact he became a working journalist at the behest of
AndhraPatrika (Madras) in 1961). He worked as Editor there for 32 years until it became
defunct (1992) He was known as Andhrapatrika Veeraji in the filed of letters.
*Veeraji has become very soon, an eminent Editor- he taught as visiting faculty for Bhavan's
Journalism and other such courses – (Editing and reporting )-attended many a work shop
and seminars including national and regional inspiring the youth with social awareness -
*At the invitation of USSR he study toured Soviet Union and wrote his experiences in a
travelogue Russia Yatrananadam (1984) serialized in Andhrapatraika.
*After working in the Krishan patrika , udyoga paravam etc; he turned in to an accredited
freelance journalist and of course he has been a writer from the age of twelve years and
continued.
*As a General knowledge books man- he excelled in the field of "infotainment"- by editing
GK books in Telugu and English. Called “Arachetilo viznanm”-for over 20 years. Wrote
several guides for competitive examinations.
• AIR listeners knew him for over four decades - enjoying his Dramas, fiction, discussions, and
News reviews.
• He has been acclaimed as a trend setting Novelist and short-story writer and modern poet besides being a
well-known columnist (45 yeas ) on current affairs.prestnly writing “Veerajeeyam” Edit page column and
“Bezwada bathakhani ‘for district edition in Andhrabhoomi daily ..
• His novels1. Tholimalupu (translated n to Russian and Bengali languages in 1961)2. Rathimaeda 3. Munaga
chettu 4.vidi vidani chikku;lu 5.paga Prema 6. Edigi Edagami manushulu7.Premaku paggalu 8. Sukham
Kosam 9. Iddaram Okatae 10. Premaku chotekkad ? 11. kanuvippu 12. .Prema Koasm 12. Deyyala maeda
-andala bomma etc’ 20.
• He wrote hundreds of short stories and published five short story collections. 1. Eduuloo bandi 3. Munag
chettu and other stories. 4. Kagitham padava 5. veeraji kadhalu
• Two Poetry collections 1.Vijrumbhana 2. kalamchindulu . 3.samnyuni sanugudu (columns)
• Won awards like ABI (USA) distinguished leadership award 2.Butchibabu literary award 3.
Pulikanti sahithi award 4.Aradhana senior journalist award 5.VR narla award 6. TSR award
etc’\ his works got in to all Indian languages , English an Russian He is 66 springs young.
• Address;21-10-99/B Srinagar S.N.Puram PO Vijayawada 11.0866-2533733& 9290099512

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