Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday, September 30, said that a double-bedroom house was allocated to the family of late journalist Bharat Bhushan in Hyderabad.
The order was issued by Telangana MAUD minister KT Rama Rao, following which a flat was allocated to Bhushan’s wife Subhadramma at Jiyaguda in Hyderabad.
Earlier, when Bhushan’s health deteriorated, the state government had covered his medical expenses from the chief minister’s health fund.
Late Bharat Bhushan was a renowned journalist and painter born in 1953 in Warangal district. He served in the fields of literature, arts, photography and highlighted Telangana culture and social life. Bhushan died in January 2022 at the age of 66 after suffering from multiple health problems.
His creative photography has captured the essence of Telangana. He covered celebrations like Bathukamma and the splendours of village life, reflecting his love of the region’s culture. Numerous authors from the state use his photos as the cover art for their publications.
On June 2, 2015, during the ceremonies of State Formation Day, he was given ‘The Best Photojournalist Award’. In his lifetime, Bharat Bhushan has organised seven solo photo exhibitions and six art events, garnering praise.
He also worked as an assistant director and still photographer for the movie ‘Ma Bhumi’ released in 1980.
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