Hyderabad, Nov. 10 -- Renowned poet and lyricist Andesri, best known for composing the Telangana state anthem Jaya Jayahe Telangana, passed away on Monday.
He was 64 and is survived by three daughters and a son.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed that the last rites of the poet be conducted with full state honours, and instructed the Chief Secretary to issue necessary orders and monitor arrangements.
According to Dr Sunil Kumar of Gandhi Hospital, Andesri was brought to the hospital around 7.20am on Monday. Doctors said he had suffered a heart attack and died several hours earlier.
The doctor noted that Andesri had been suffering from high blood pressure for nearly 15 years and had reportedly not been taking medicatio...