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= Asta Gandhagar =

Abbolla Gandhagar(born 3rd February 1976), known as Asta Gandhagar is a Telugu folk singer. The term ‘ASTA’ Means ‘Eight’, and he is entitled with the respect for being talented in eight areas of fine arts: Singing, Writing, Music, Dancing, Acting, Mimicry, Anchoring and Direction. To date, he has performed over 4,000 times at national, and international events.

Early Life
Gandhagar was born on February 3rd, 1976, in Nagepur Village, in the Nizamabad district of Telangana State, India. His mother was Mrs. Laxmibai, a farmer, and his father was Mr. Devdas, a theater artist and harmonium player.

Most of his childhood was spent singing and learning the native folk songs. Growing up, he also took part in awareness programs and sang motivational songs of different themes that are associated with societal subjects such as the values of family relations, farmers, suicide, peace, prosperity, sustainability and many more. He struggled as he was born into a poor family, yet never gave up his love for folk arts.

Career
Gandhagar has had many different roles in the arts, from music, to directing TV shows. It is because of his multifaceted performances that he is entitled with the term "Asta".