Polavarapu Srihari Rao
1924 – 1991
Journalist, author, editor of many Telugu & English daily news papers and periodicals: Prajaamatha (50’s), Manjari (50’s), Andhra Jyothi (50’s), Andhra Bhoomi (early 60’s), Deccan Chronicle (early 60’s), Daily News (late 60’s), Elite of the City (‘60s), Yuva (60’s), Bahujana (late 60’s), Eeenadu (early 70’s), Sithara (early 70’s) Story writer, editor of movies: Ardharaathri, Jeevitha Chakram, Hyderabad movies Printer and Publisher: Vijayawada City Diary and Manjari thru Manjari Press, Vijayawada (50’s) Personal works: 1. Aadavaallu (1964) - Social novel 2. Amuktamaalyada (‘67) - Translation from Sanskrit original 3. Bazaaru Biddalu - Social novel 4. Chaaritraka Jyothulu - Short stories based on historical incidents 5. Desam Kosam - Short stories 6. Dikku Mokku - Social novel 7. Graamaayanam (‘67) - Play 8. Mahaamaaya Majileelu (‘69) - Folklore stories for children (12 volumes) 9. Nagna Nagaram (‘66) - Serial novel from Bahujana, Telugu weekly 10. Oke Katha Aneka Rakaalu - A reference book for prospective writers. Reprint in 2006 11. Pedda Koduku (‘67) - Social novel 12. Rachchabanda - Social novel 13. Several critiques in Roopavaani, a Telugu journal of 1940’s and 50’s 14. Sringara Naishadham (‘67) - Translation from Sanskrit original 15. Sringara Saakunthalam (‘67) - Translation from Sanskrit original 16. Sundaraangi - Social novel 17. Many other Stories, Play-lets on AIR and in journals
