HYDERABAD: Acclaimed Telangana poet and lyricist Andesri, who penned the state anthem “Jaya Jayahe Telangana”, passed away on Monday while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital. He was 64.

Andesri was shifted to Gandhi Hospital late on Sunday night after he collapsed in his house in Lalaguda. He breathed his last at around 7.30 am, the doctors said.

Andesri is survived by three daughters and a son.

Born on July 18, 1961, in Rebarthi village of Maddur mandal in the present Jangaon district, his actual name was Ande Yellaiah.

Despite having no formal schooling, he rose to become one of Telangana’s most celebrated poets. Through simple and heartfelt language, he strived to create social awareness. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by Kakatiya University in recognition of his contrib

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