Dr. Chitti Babu was born on the 13th of October 1936 in Kakinada, A.P.

The only child of late Shri Challapalli Ranga Rao and Sundaramma, he started learning Veena at the tender age of five and gave his first full fledged concert at the age of twelve and gained recognition as a child prodigy. He is the disciple of Late Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Emani Sankara Sastry.

 music director sundar c babu

A brief sojourn in the filed of film music during which he had also scored music for a few films preceded his foray into the filed of classical music. The expquisite tonal quality and sheer versatility that have been the maginal hall-marks of this genius have taken him to dizzy heights in his chose path. Accolades from the cognoscenti and the hoi-polioi alike have come in a deluge.

His music has transcended beyond man make barriers taking him and along with him, a part of our rich cultural heritage to almost every corner of the globe. He has many discs and cassettes to his credit and is a T.V. star a home and abroad.

An artiste who pursues with and instaiable zeal and dedication his motto:

  • "Veena is my mission in life"

Programme on Doordarshan Compered by Padmashri Kamalhassan and produced by Flute HARIPRASAD CHAURASIA.

  • 1964 " Vainika Sarvabhouma" by His Holiness Sankaracharya of Pushapagiri
  • 1967 " Vainika Sarvabhouma" by His Holiness Sankaracharya of Pushapagiri
  • 1967 "Veena Gana Praveena" by Cultural Association of Coibatore, Tamil Nadu
  • 1973 "Kalaimamani" by Government of Tamil Nadu
  • 1974 " Vainika Kulaalankara" by "Sangeetha Kalanidhi" Sri Chembai Vaidiyanatha Bhagavathar
  • 1975 "Gandharava Kalanidhi" by Vijaya Sankara Kala Bharathi, Rajahmundry
  • 1976 "Vainika Samrat" by Music Dept. of Poughkeepsie, U.S.A. in coordination with Indian Cultural Association of Poughkeepsie
  • 1977 "Gana Kala Bharathi" by Bharathi Gana Sabha, Vizag
  • 1977 "Vainika Kalanidhi" by Thygaraja Sangeetha Sabha, Coimbatore
  • 1979 "Vainika Ratna" by Citizens of Anakapalli
  • 1979 "Sangeetha Sekhara" by Bharathiya Vidya Parishat, Tenali
  • 1980 "Tantri Vilas" by Sangeeth Peeth, Bombay
  • 1982 "Gana Kalanidhi" by Sangeetha Vidwath Sabha, Kakinada
  • 1982 "Sangeetha Kala Sagara" by Visakha Music Academy, Vizag
  • 1982 "Vainka Vathamsa" by Sri Thyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha, Ramachandrapuram, E.G. Dist.
  • 1984 "Veena Nada Saraswathi" by Sangeetha Sudha, Kakinada
  • 1984 "Saptha Swara Sundara by Dr. B. Rajanikatha Rao under the auspices of Sri Thauyagaraja Sangeetha Kala Sanithi, Vijawada
  • 1985 "Veenai Isai Vendan" by "Sangeetha Kalanidhi" Sri Semmaangudi at Madras
  • 1986 "Nadakkanal"
  • 1986 "Rasamahathi" by Thyagaraja Gana Sabha, Amalapuram
  • 1990 "Sangeetha Choodamani" by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Madras
  • 1990 "Sapthagiri Sangeetha Vidwan Mani" by Thyagaraja Swami Trust, Tirupathi
  • 1990 "Spirit of Excellence" Award by Sri Shankar Dayal Sharma (the then Vice-President of INdia)
  • 1991 Receipient of "L.V.R.Award" by Sri L.V. Ramaiaha at Madras
  • 1991 "Rajni Award" by Sri, G.K. Moopanar at Madras
  • 1993 "Swara Raga Sudhakara" Boston, Massachussettes
  • 1994 "Sri Kala Purna" by SAPNA, Chicago, U.S.A

  • 1967 Resplendant Gem studded Golden pendant (and chain in the shape of The Royal Emblem by his Royal Highness Jayachamrajendra Wodeyar, Maharajah of Mysore
  • 1972 Gold Medal by TTD (for Asthana Vidwan Award)
  • 1973 "Kalaimamani" Gold Medal by Sri M. Karunanidhi, the then Chief Minsite of Tamil Nadu
  • 1977 Gana Kala Bharathi Gold Medal, Vizag
  • 1981 State Artist of Tamil Nadu, Gold Medal by Sri M.G. Ramachandran, the then Cheif Minister of Tamil Nadu
  • 1982 "Sangeetha Kala Saagara" Gold Medal
  • 1984 Silver Veena presented by Sangeetha Sudha, Kakinada
  • 1986 Goden Crown by Citizens fo Amalapuram
  • 1990 "Sapthagiri Sangeetha Vidwan Mani' Gold Medal by Thyagaraja Swami Trust, Tirupathi.
  • 1990 "Sangeetha Choodamani" Gold Medal by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Madras
  • 1991 "Suvarna Ghanta Kankanam" (Gold Bracelet) by Bharathi Gana Sabha, Amalapuram

    Bell of joy


  • Bells of Joy - Madura Bhasini

  • Bells of Joy - Mandhahasini

  • Bells of Joy - Manjari

  • Bells of Joy - Pranayani

  • Bells of Joy - Subhangi

  • Bells of Joy - Subharatri

  • Bells of Joy - Subhodayam

  • Bells of Joy - Yavvani

    Charukesi


  • Charukesi - Pallavi - Charukesi

  • Charukesi -Ragam Charukesi

  • Charukesi - Thanam - Charukesi

    First LP


  • First LP - Aadevu Paadevu - Sindubhairav

  • Charukesi - Kommalo Koila

  • Charukesi - Kowmari Gouri - Velavali

  • First LP - Nirupamana - Behag

  • First LP - Sri Ganapathini - Saurashtra

  • First LP - Swara Raga Sudha - Sankarabha

    First-EP


  • First EP - Marivera

  • First EP - Raghuvamsa

    Karagarapriya


  • Karakarapriya- Ragam Karakarapriya_70s

  • Karakarapriya- Thanam Pallavi Karakarapriya_70s

    Musical Heritage


  • Musical Heritage - Durmaagra

  • Musical Heritage - Ebtha Veadukondu

  • Musical Heritage - Entha Nerchina

  • Musical Heritage - Paridaanamichithe

  • Musical Heritage - Pariyaachkamaa

  • Musical Heritage - Thillana

    Naada Loludai


  • Naada Loludai - Naada Loludai

  • Naada Loludai - Sarasa Samadana

    Old


  • Old - Mahaganapathim

  • Old - Samaja

  • Old - Vathapi

    Other LPs


  • Other LPs - Bantu Reethi

  • Other LPs - Chalamela - Varnam

  • Other LPs - Chinna Chiru Kiliye

  • Other LPs - Hamsananthi - Chittibabu

  • Other LPs - Idathu Patham

  • Other LPs - Jagado Dharana

  • Other LPs - Jagado Dharana

  • Other LPs - Javali

  • Other LPs - Sama Veda

  • Other LPs - Sara sara samera

  • Other LPs - Sheera Sagara

  • Other LPs - Suthamayi

    Pancharatna


  • Pancharatna - Enthoromava

  • Pancharatna - jagatha

    Ranjanamala


  • Ranjanamala - jagatha

  • Ranjanamala - Krishna Namam

  • Ranjanamala - Ranjanamala

  • Ranjanamala - Ranjanamala

  • Ranjanamala - Ullasini

  • Ranjanamala - Virahani

    RasikaPriya


  • RasikaPriya - Pallavi-Rasikapriya

  • RasikaPriya - RT-Rasikapriya

    RTP-Kalyani


  • RTP-Kalyani- Raga Malika Swaram

  • RTP-Kalyani - Ragam Thanam Pallavi - Kalyan

    Sivaleela Velasam


  • Sivaleela Velasam- Ganges-Flood

  • Sivaleela Velasam- Ganges-Shiva Romance

  • Sivaleela Velasam- In Kailash

  • Sivaleela Velasam- Vedam

    Sobillu


  • Sobillu - Chinnan Chiru Kiliye

  • Sobillu - Karunincha

  • Sobillu - Nagumomu

  • Sobillu - Rammanave

  • Sobillu - Sobillu

    Temple Bells


  • Temple Bells - Alaapana

  • Temple Bells - Alankarana

  • Temple Bells - Archana

  • Temple Bells - Avana

  • Temple Bells - lali

    Temple Bells (Backside)


  • Temple Bells backside - Desh

  • Temple Bells backside - Gowla

  • Temple Bells backside - Jaijaivanthi

  • Temple Bells backside - Sahana

  • Temple Bells backside - Yaman

    The Art of Vina


  • The Art of Vina - Manavyala-Nalinakanti

  • The Art of Vina - Raga Cakravakam

  • The Art of Vina - Sudamayi-Amrtavarsini

    The Art of Vina


  • The Art of Vina-2 - Enna Ganu - Panthuvarali

  • The Art of Vina-2 - Intha Sowkhyamani Ne - Kapi

  • The Art of Vina-2 - Senorita - Fusion

  • The Art of Vina-2 - Thillana - Thillang

    Vandana


  • Vandana- Raga Alapana of Kharahara

  • Vandana- Thanam in Raga - Malika

    Wedding Bells


  • Wedding Bells- Fond Memories

  • Wedding Bells- Jai Bharat

  • Wedding Bells- Reverie

  • Wedding Bells- The Rocks

  • Wedding Bells- Times of India

  • Wedding Bells- Times of India