Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 08 Jun 2024,Saturday India
Ramoji Rao, the visionary head of the ETV Network and Ramoji Film City, passed away at 87 while undergoing treatment in Hyderabad. He was admitted to Star Hospital on June 5 due to high blood pressure and breathlessness. His body has been moved to Ramoji Film City, with several prominent leaders and film personalities expected to pay their respects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death, praising Rao's revolutionary contributions to Indian media and film. Born in 1936, Rao led the Ramoji Group, including the Eenadu newspaper, a major Telugu daily. He also won two Filmfare Awards for his work in the film industry.
