New Delhi:
Popular lyricist in the Telugu film industry, Indraganti Srikanth Sharma breathed his last on July 25. He artiste died of age-related illness in Hyderabad. He was aged 75 survived by his wife Janakibala, son Mohan Krishna, and a daughter.
Mohan Krishna is a well-known director in the Telugu film industry known for his films Grahanam, Mayabazar, Sammohanam among others.
Srikanth Sharma began his career as a journalist in the regional newspaper, Andhra Jyothi, and later joined the All India Radio, Vijayawada in 1976.
He started his career a lyricist in 1982 with Krishnavatharam, followed by Nelavanka in1983. He then went on to write the lyrics for several films like Rendu Jella Seetha, Puthadi bomma, and also for his son’s films such as Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha and Sammohanam.
His last work came with “Manasainadedo” that featured in Sammohanam starring Sudheer Babu and Aditi Rao Hydari. Recently Sammohanam star Amit Purohit too passed away.
The lyricist has also penned many short stories, plays, documentaries and poems to his credit. Devarakonda Balagangadhar Tilak, Telugu Kavula Aparadhalu, Yekantha Kokila, Inti Peru Indraganti and Malavika are some of his notable books.
Several people from the Telugu film industry mourned Srikanth Sharma’s death and offered condolences.
Actor Siddharth lamenting his death said, "Saddened to hear of the passing of #Indraganti Srikanth Sharma garu. He was a giant in the field of #Telugu literature and poetry. Will always remember his inspiring words to me and his blessings fondly. Deepest condolences to @mokris_1772 and family."
Actor Sudheer babu said, "Deeply saddened hearing the demise of Indraganti Srikanth Sharma Garu. We share this time of grief @mokris_1772 and my prayers for your father's soul. May his loving memories ease your pain."
