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Indian - Actor
July 14, 1954
More Quotes by Tanikella Bharani
In my childhood, we had only one toilet. It was my dream then to have a good bathroom where you can have undisturbed bath.
Earlier, directors shied away from having a character speak in the Telangana dialect but not anymore.
My task as poet is close to me.
We can make his work reach youngsters by organising literary events and competitions in schools and colleges. We can also use mainstream media to spread Kaloji's work among the public. Also it's important to honour litterateurs when they are alive; sadly Kaloji never got his due in his lifetime.
I am happy that I could contribute my bit and enable the use of colloquial Telugu words in mainstream films and literature.
I was born here and have been in love with the colloquial Telangana dialect ever since. I even wrote a play titled 'Grahanam Pattina Ratri' that was set in the heart of the region. It was well received across literary circles.
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