S. Sambhu Prasad

Politician

1911 – 1972

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Who was S. Sambhu Prasad?

Sivalenka Sambhu Prasad was a journalist and Indian National Congress politician, who took over the Daily News Paper Andhra Patrika, Andhra Sachitra Vara Patrika and Bharathi which were published from Chennai City which was the capital of Composite State of Madras from his father-in-law Kasinadhuni Nageswara Rao, the founder of Andhra Patrika group of publications in 1903, inventor of "Amrutanjan", a pain balm with natural ingredients, in 1893 and a freedom-fighter. After taking over he led the group of publications from 1938 to 1972. Rao also bequeathed all properties and Amrutanjan business to Sambhu Prasad, which he ran along with publications. During Sambhu Prasad's lifetime there were many important events in India, including the Second World War, the Independence of India, and much of the life, and the death, of Mahatma Gandhi. He was called "Ayyavaru" by his employees. The centenary of his birth was celebrated in 2011 by a function was attended by dignitaries and journalists, including Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Konijeti Rosaiah.

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Born
Jan 26, 1911
Krishna district
Religion
  • Hinduism
Died
Jul 31, 1972

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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