Statutes of his likeness have been installed across Andhra Pradesh. More than 30,000 people attended the function held at the Lal Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad. The government of Andhra Pradesh marked the occasion of 25 years of his film career as Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Ghantasala in Hyderabad on 1 February 1970. Ghantasala performed in the United States, England and Germany, and for the United Nations Organisation. He is referred to as the "Gaana Gandharva" for his mesmerising voice and musical skills. Ranga Rao called "the most majestic voice", Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct character which remains unparalleled". According to The Hindu and The Indian Express, Ghantasala was "Such a divine talent and with his songs he could move the hearts of the people." "Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing"." "Gifted with what Indian Film Historian V. In 1970, he received the Padma Shri award, India's fourth highest civilian award for his contribution to Indian cinema.
Ghantasala Venkateswararao (4 December 1922 – 11 February 1974), known mononymously as Ghantasala, was an Indian film composer, Playback Singer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema and Kannada cinema and also in Tamil, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi language films.
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