Anand, 67, was born in the Srikakulam district of AP and began his career in Chennai. After Ghantasala’s death, he made a name for himself in the Telugu film industry
The experienced playback singer G. Anand succumbed COVID-19 on Thursday evening. Infected with the virus a few days ago, his oxygen saturation dropped to 55 and a timely ventilator could not be provided, resulting in his death.
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He made his debut with America Ammayi 1976 with the song Oka venuvu vinipinchenu anuraaga geethika, a composition by GK Venkatesh that became a huge hit. Like his later songs Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya .., Vittala vittala.. also were well received.
Anand, 67, was born in the Srikakulam district of AP and began his career in Chennai. After Ghantasala’s death, he made a name for himself in the Telugu film industry. Anand had sung and published several devotional albums, thereby expanding his repertoire.
He formed a musical group called “Swara Madhuri” and toured the world and performed on nearly 600 shows. Swara Madhuri also served as a platform for many aspiring singers.