Rasamayi Balakishan
Rasamayi Balakishan, is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Manakonduru constituency in Karimnagar District in Telangana. He is a singer, poet and political activist. He is also appointed Chairman of State Cultural Council with cabinet rank. He is the founder of Telangana Dhoom Dham.
Early life
Born Erpula Balakishan, in Raorukula village in Siddipet Mandal, Telangana to Rajaiah and Maisamma. Both his parents were illiterate. His family was popular for their folk songs and sappy instrument. He came to be known by the folk song troupe, Rasmayi, became part of his name.He was appointed the chairman of cultural Department. He heads the cultural troupe for the formation of separate Telangana state. He is the convener of the Telangana Dhoom Dhaam Committee, one of the mini-cultural outfits of the statehood movement.
Career
In 1995, Rasamayi Balakishan started his career as a teacher and balladeer. He was part of the cultural troupe of TRS party.He often engages the audience and entertains with his local folk songs and dance. He was widely performing at the Telangana movement events in 2009–10.