Vimalakka

"Vimala" redirects here. For other people, see Vimala (disambiguation).

Vimalakka
Constituency	Aler
Personal details
Born	1962 (age 48–49) Aler, Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh
Political party	Telangana JAC
Residence	Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Arunodaya Vimala popularly known as Vimalakka (Telugu: విమలక్క) (born 1962) is a Telugu balladeer and social activist. Her folk trope is known as Arunodaya Samskritika Mandali.^[1] She also heads a Joint Action Committee for the creation of Telangana state.

Early life

Vimalakka was born in Aler village in Nalgonda district to Narsamma and Bandru Narsimayya, a Telangana revolutionary who participated in Telangana rebellion. She belongs to Kurma community. She was youngest among five children. She did her graduation in Bhongir.

Life

Vimalakka was greatly influenced by her father's association with the rebellion. She started singing at a young age after being encouraged by Ram Sattaiah, an activist. She fought against Jogini system. She was a civil rights, woman's activist. She is now touring Telangana districts by organizing folk concerts, Telangana dhoom-dhaam.^[2]

Personal life

Vimalakka is married to former Janashakti leader Kura Devender alias Amar.

References

1. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-27/hyderabad/28246916_1_praja-front-gaddar-tpf
2. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/04/stories/2010020452590300.htm

Persondata
Name	Arunodaya Vimala
Alternative names	Vimalakka
Short description	Singer
Date of birth
Place of birth	Andhra Pradesh
Date of death
Place of death