Prema the Journalist interviewed the renowned Telangana folk lyricist and singer Mittapalli Surender. Prema the Journalist centred the conversation around his writing style, raw talent and blatantly honest personality. Surender cast light on his journey to the industry, career, lyricists he looks up to, inspiration for his writing, exposure to Telangana folk and more. Across the interview, Surender mesmerised Prema The Journalist with his melodious voice and magnanimous lines, often rendering tribute to legends like Siri Vennela Sitaramasastri, Chandrabose, Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy etc., as well.
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00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Recognising his own talent
04:48 - How his journey began
08:00 - Command over Telugu language
12:33 - Inspiration for writing
14:04 - Choices and limitations as writer
15:20 - Perspective on Item songs
21:27 - Being unfiltered
25:36 - Simplicity and versatility is key
28:36 - Writing patterns
33:51 - Writing romantic songs
45:34 - Writing songs on social/cultural aspects
46:35 - Nandi award guilt
50:34 - Nandi award winning song
51:39 - Success of Amma Paata
53:40 - Craze for Viraata Parvam songs
58:15 - About director Venu Udugula
1:00:58 - About director Sampath Nandi
1:03:03 - Reflecting on lyricist journey
1:04:55 - Why never give up
1:07:49 - Memory Test
1:08:32 - Uniqueness of Palamuru Pillagadu
1:08:53 - Favourite picks of Goreti Venkanna songs
1:10:11 - Tribute to lyricist Veturi
1:13:43 - Tribute to lyricist Chandrabose
1:20:22 - About lyricist Suddala Ashok Teja
1:20:52 - Remembering Gaddar
Edited & GFX by: Gopi Kanth Nuthi
Cameraman: Samuelsai
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PREMA MALINI is a two time Erstwhile AndhraPradesh State Nandi award, and one time National award winning TV Journalist, with deep expertise in creating socially relevant television documentaries, Celebrity Interviews and news programming.
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