The notable Telugu singer G Anand tested positive for COVID-19 and could not survive. He passed away at the age of 67. G Anand was hailed from Srikakulam, a prosperous district of Andhra Pradesh. The acclaimed Telugu actor Chiranjeevi was the first who paid tribute to G Anand on his Twitter handle. Chiranjeevi wrote a very emotional note in Telugu, reads- “I am shocked to learn about the demise of Shri G Anand due to Covid-19. I have danced for the first time on the big screen for a song sung by him, and it has established an unconditional bond with him. His demise is a sad thing that stays with me for a long time. My condolences to his family.” The fans and fraternity mourn due to his sudden demise.
Rest In Peace Sri. G.Anand Garu! pic.twitter.com/TrWnDaxUav
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) May 7, 2021
G Anand made his singing debut with the America Ammayi movie in the year 1976. He gave voice to the hit song of this movie “Oka Venuvu Vinipinchenu.” He also did playback for Krishna-starred Pandanti Kapuram and Chiranjeevi’s Pranam Khareedu movies. He also composed few songs, among those the hit were Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi, Swathanthryaniki Oopiri Poyyandi, and Rangavalli. G Anand also established a music band in the name of “Swaramadhuri”, which performed across the globe.
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