Meet the Young Artist Keeping Telangana's Oggu Katha Alive | S. Raj Kumar Yadav | ArtEdIndia Podcast

🎙️ ArtEd India Podcast Series | Episode 7 In this episode of the ArtEd India Podcast Series, host Priyanka Srivastav engages in an inspiring conversation with Singarapu Raj Kumar Yadav, a young and dynamic Oggu Katha folk performer from Telangana, who is passionately preserving India's rich storytelling traditions and cultural heritage for future generations. Oggu Katha is a vibrant folk theatre and storytelling tradition of Telangana, known for its powerful narration, music, rhythmic percussion, devotional songs, and dramatic performances. Traditionally performed in praise of deities such as Lord Mallanna, Beerappa, and Yellamma, Oggu Katha serves as a living repository of history, spirituality, folklore, and community wisdom passed down through generations. Through this conversation, Raj Kumar Yadav shares his artistic journey, the significance of Oggu Katha in preserving Telangana's cultural identity, and the role of youth in safeguarding traditional art forms in the digital age. Presented by Eastern Eagle Entertainment in association with ZEE Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA), Hyderabad, under the leadership of Dr. Kumaraswamy G. 📍 Shot & Edited at ZIMA, Kondapur, Hyderabad 🤝 For collaborations and partnerships: +91 93469 28116 🙏 Support Indian Knowledge Systems, folk arts, and traditional storytelling by liking, sharing, and subscribing to our channel. Together, we can preserve and promote India's invaluable cultural legacy. #ArtEdIndiaPodcast #Episode7 #SingarapuRajKumarYadav #OgguKatha #TelanganaFolkArts #IndianKnowledgeSystems #FolkTheatre #StorytellingTraditions #CulturalHeritage #ZIMAHyderabad #EasternEagleEntertainment