Ambedkar University has conferred an honorary doctorate upon Narsing Rao, recognizing his contributions to the art and culture of Telangana. This honor acknowledges his artistic journey and his commitment to society.
Whether using a brush, a camera, or writing a play, Narsing Rao consistently portrayed the lives of ordinary people. His films like ‘Maa Bhoomi’, ‘Rangula Kala’, and ‘Daasi’ brought Telangana's rural life to the silver screen.
He took his art beyond gallery walls, engaging with the public and supporting social movements. He gave art a social voice and guided a new generation of artists through 'Art Lovers'.
In collaboration with Gaddar, he created platforms for artists to showcase their talent. He became a voice of defiance against injustice and used theatre to protest when people's voices were suppressed.
Despite his affluent background, he chose to live among common people, embodying the spirit of the soil. He documented Telangana's cultural beauty, from Bathukamma Bonam to Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, in his books.
Narsing Rao is not merely an artist's name; he represents a chapter in Telangana's cultural history. He is akin to a walking university and an open library of knowledge.