Chaganti Somayajulu (17 January 1915 – 2 January 1994) popularly known as Chaso was one of the all time great short-story writers of the 20th century Telugu literature.
His first story Chinnaji was published in Bharathi in 1942. Subsequently he wrote many short stories and poetry. Many of his short stories have been translated into other languages. Compilation of his short stories were published in 1968. He compiled short stories of some important writers as Kalinga Kadhanikalu during his 70th birth anniversary.
He was longtime member and president of the Progressive Writers' Association of Andhra Pradesh.
He died of throat cancer on 2 January 1994 at the age of 79 in Madras. As per his wish, his family members donated his eyes and body to SriChaganti Somayajulu (17 January 1915 – 2 January 1994) popularly known as Chaso was one of the all time great short-story writers of the 20th century Telugu literature.
His first story Chinnaji was published in Bharathi in 1942. Subsequently he wrote many short stories and poetry. Many of his short stories have been translated into other languages. Compilation of his short stories were published in 1968. He compiled short stories of some important writers as Kalinga Kadhanikalu during his 70th birth anniversary.
He was longtime member and president of the Progressive Writers' Association of Andhra Pradesh.
He died of throat cancer on 2 January 1994 at the age of 79 in Madras. As per his wish, his family members donated his eyes and body to Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute for research purpose....more