Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Pays Tributes to Folk Singer Gaddar
Gaddar was a famous folk singer and poet from Telangana in India.
People called him the 'People's Poet.'
He wrote songs about social issues that many people loved.
Sadly, Gaddar has passed away.
Every year, people remember him on the anniversary of his death.
This year, the leader of Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, came to honor him.
The Chief Minister placed flowers in front of Gaddar's portrait at his home in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
He said Gaddar's songs will always stay in the hearts of the people.
The songs helped people understand their rights and feel strong during the movement to make Telangana its own state.
Because of this, Gaddar's music is still remembered and respected today.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to the portrait of 'People's Poet' Gaddar at his Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad.
The tribute was offered on Thursday, August 6, on the occasion of Gaddar's death anniversary.
Reddy said Gaddar's songs and cultural performances on social issues would remain forever etched in the hearts of Telangana's people.
The Chief Minister described Gaddar as a lifelong champion of marginalized sections whose songs ignited a spirit of agitation during the Telangana movement.
The event was reported by PTI, with Reddy noting that Gaddar's songs inspired and raised public awareness during the Telangana statehood movement.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy honored the late folk singer and poet Gaddar, also known as the 'People's Poet'.
- What
- A floral tribute ceremony at Gaddar's Jubilee Hills residence marking his death anniversary.
- When
- Thursday, August 6, on Gaddar's death anniversary.
- Where
- Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad, in the Indian state of Telangana.
- Why
- Because Gaddar's songs inspired and raised public awareness during the Telangana statehood movement and championed marginalized sections.
- Chief Minister
- A Revanth Reddy
- Honored Figure
- Gaddar, late folk singer and poet ('People's Poet')
- Occasion
- Death anniversary
- Date
- Thursday, August 6
- Location
- Jubilee Hills residence, Hyderabad
- Tribute Type
- Floral tributes to Gaddar's portrait
- Legacy
- Songs inspired and raised awareness during Telangana statehood movement
- News Source
- PTI
