Ramoji Rao, the head of the ETV Network and founder of Ramoji Film City, died while undergoing treatment in Hyderabad on June 8. He was 87. He took his last breath at 3:45 am.
PM-designate #NarendraModi condoles the demise of Eenadu & Ramoji Film City founder #RamojiRao.
PM-designate Narendra Modi tweeted, “The passing away of Ramoji Rao Garu is extremely saddening. He was a visionary who revolutionized Indian media. His rich contributions have left an indelible mark on journalism and the world of films. Through his noteworthy efforts, he set new standards for innovation and excellence in the media and entertainment world…”
Telangana government has decided to perform the last rites of Media mogul and Eenadu Group Chairman CH Ramoji Rao with state honours.
“Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who is in New Delhi to attend the CWC meeting, directed State Chief Secretary. The Chief Minister issued orders through Chief Secretary to Rangareddy Collector and Cyberabad Commissioner to supervise the arrangements for the conduct of last rites with state honours,” said Telangana CMO.
Born on November 16, 1936, Ramoji Rao established a massive business empire, including Margadarsi Chit Funds, Eenadu Telugu daily, ETV network of television channels, film production company Usha Kiran Movies and the world’s largest film production facility – Ramoji Film City (RFC).
He also owns Dolphin group of hotels, Kalanjali Saree Showrooms, Priya Foods and Mayuri Film Distributors.
Rao’s films under the Usha Kiran Movies banner won several state and national awards. In 2016, he was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of the country for his contributions in journalism, literature and education.
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