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Shaik Khaja Hassan, popularly known by his pen name Devi Priya, was an Indian Telugu-language poet and journalist known for his political satire. He was a recipient of the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award for his work Gaali Rangu. Some of his famous works included Adhyakshaa Mannichandi, Gareebi Geetaalu, and Amma Chettu Chepa Chiluka.

Early life
Priya was born as Shaik Khaja Hassan in Tadikonda, Guntur district, in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh in India on 15 August 1951. He studied Telugu and English literature at the Andhra Christian College in Guntur. == Career ==
Career
As a journalist, Priya was known for his political satire including a running piece on current political events titled "Running Commentary" in the Telugu newspaper, Udayam. He later went on to provide the same commentary on local Telugu language news channels. He was also known for his satirical cartoons. His versatility in themes across his works had him be compared with classical Telugu writer and poet Sri Sri. He had also produced a full-length English language documentary, Music of a Battle, based on the life of balladeer and activist Gaddar. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2017 for his collection of poems Gaali Rangu (English: Color of the Wind). He also received a UNICEF award for his documentary film script for saving the girl child. == Personal life ==
Personal life
Priya was married and had a son and a daughter. == Works ==
Works
Books Source(s): • Gaali Rangu • Running Commentary • Aranya PuranamPoornammaAdhyakshaa MannichandiInko AppuduAmma Chettu Chepa ChilukaNeeti PuttaChepa ChilukaTuphanu TummedaGareebu GeetaaluSamajananda Svaami Movies (as a lyricist) Source(s): • Maa BhoomiRaguluthunna BharathamRangula KalaPallaki == References ==
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