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    Gummadi Vittal Rao (1949 January 31 – 6 August 2023), known as Gaddar, was an Indian poet, singer, and communist revolutionary. Gaddar was active in the Naxalite–Maoist insurgency , as well as the movement for Telangana's statehood .

  2. Aug 7, 2023 · Well-known Telangana folk singer, poet and balladeer Gaddar, who passed away at a private hospital here on Sunday at the age of 77, was a voice of the poor and oppressed during his lifetime. Born as Gummadi Vittal Rao in a poor Dalit family in Medak district of Telangana, he grew up amid difficult circumstances.

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  3. Aug 6, 2023 · Gaddar is a folk singer who supported the Telangana movement and wrote songs for Telugu films. He was a former naxalite and campaigned for various political parties, including the Congress.

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  5. Aug 6, 2023 · Balladeer and poet Gaddar, a prominent face of the Telangana statehood movement and an activist for the rights of Dalits and marginalised people, died in Hyderabad Sunday. He was 77. Born Gummadi Vithal Rao, Gaddar — whose moniker means rebellion — was popularly known as ‘praja gayakudu’ , or people’s singer.

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  6. Aug 6, 2023 · The Indian poet and activist, Gaddar, died on Sunday, August 6. He was 77. Gummadi Vittal Rao was popular by his stage name Gaddar. He had been suffering from severe heart disease and had been admitted to Apollo Hospital for treatment. He was referred to as the 'People's Singer' by many.

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  7. Aug 6, 2023 · Renowned Telangana folk singer and balladeer Gaddar, who was popularly known for his revolutionary songs during the 1980s and later during the Telangana statehood agitation, passed away here on...

  8. Aug 10, 2023 · Gaddar was a poet-singer who inspired resistance to oppression and injustice with his powerful songs. He died on August 6 after a long political and cultural journey that began as a Naxalite in the 1970s.

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