Kannada Authors

6/18/12Kannada Authors KANNADA AUTHORS ANUPAMA NIRANJANA Anupama Niranjana (1934-1991) stands in the forefront of pro-development literary personalities. She was the wife of Niranjana who was also a renowned writer. She is prominent among the popular kannada novel writers. She was able to effectively capture the problems and passions of women in her writings. She born in Theerthahalli and her birth name was Venkatalakshmi. Being MBBS graduate she was doctor by profession. During her medical studentship, she started writing with her pen name Anupama. Her first published story book was Kanmani in 1952. As a medical doctor she has discharged her duties in Dharwad and Bangalore. She has been able to effectively write her expericnces in career. 9 story compositions, 22 novels and many more books are her contributions to kannada literary world. Her very popular and widely discussed novels are Ghosha, Kolache kompeya daanigalu, Ala, Ele, Noolu neyda chitra, shvetaambari, Snehapallavi,Seve, Odalu, Madhavi etc., Her novel Runa was made a movie by name RunamukataLu (directed by Puttanna Kanagal). Nenapu sihi sihi is her autobiography. For her book Arogya darshana, Sahitya academy has conferred special scientific book award. Also she has got Rajyotsava award, Soviet Land nehru Award, Nanjangud Tirumalamba award. She was active in movements for women liberation and she chaired Kasargod Mahila Sammelan during 1977. She was the chairperson of Mumbai Kannada Sahitya Sammelan held in 1979. Though she was suffering from Cancer, she was courageous about life and continued her writing and was a guiding spirit and role model for all. CHANDRASHEKARA KAMBARA He born in the year 1938 in a village called Ghoatageri in Belgaum District. Kambara is well known as a laureate in folk arts. Moreover he is a poet, novelist, stage-show director, Film Director and musician. But his contribution to the field of Folk arts is commendable. He has worked as Lecturer in Chicago University of America for some time by securing Fulbright fellowship in the year 1968. He has presented valuable research papers in the symposiums held in Chicago and Indian Universities. Kambarta's prime base is Folklore and this can be seen in his book "HELATENAKELA." His collection of poems are Savirada Neralu, Helatena kela,Belli menu. His novels are Karimaayi, Singarevva mattu aramane, GK Mastarara praNava prasanga. As a stage-play writer he has enriched this field of literature by writing Angi myalangi, Harakeya kuri, Jaisiddha Naika, Nayikathe, Kadukudure, Sirisampige, Pushparani, Thukrana kanasu etc., Chakori is great work in poetry. It is his contribution to folklore wherein he has given the touch of poetry through his literal creations. He has instilled some thought into this aspect. He has the command over the language which he uses in writing and it is the main ingredient of his writing skill. In addition to this he has written Namma Janapada, Uttarakannada Rangabhoomi, Sangya Balya (alongwith Keerthinath Kurthakoti), Kannada Nataka samputa, Kannada Janapada vishvakosha, Mataadu Lingave, and many more literary books. Also he was fascinated by Film industry and music. He directed Karimaayi, Kaadukudure (For the song Kadu kudure Odi banditta sung by Shimoga subbanna, National award was conferred) and Sangeetha, and has been awarded by many recognitions. Apart from Bendre, he is the only person to have nurtured folk language in his writing and he stands apart from other writers. He also had worked as Chancellor of Kannada University. www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 1/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors CHANDASHEKARA PATIL Patil is a multi-faceted personality having versatility in poems, stage-plays, literary work, cultural activities, apart from his creativity as an Actor and publisher. He has involved himself actively in various revolutionary activities and social establishments such as Karnataka Writers and Artiste's organization, JP Revolution, Bandaya activity, Gokak movement and such other development oriented movements and activities. He stepped into Kannada literary world with his composition of poems named Banuli. Thereafter he wrote Madhyabindu, Hattombattu kavnagaLu, O enna dEshabandhavare, (1977) Hoove Hannu tare (1982) Ardhasatyada hudugi (1989) Gundammana Hadu (1998) Shalmala nanna Shalmala (1994) which have become very popular in the poetic field of literature. Appa, Tingara Buddanna, Kunta Kunta Kuravatti, KodegaLu are the stage plays which were widely accepted by the public. His street plays named Jagadambe Beedi Nataka, Nalakaviya mastakabhisheka, Buradi babana lakshaapaharana prasanga have become popar. One more stage play Gokarnada Gowdasani was played by drama companies. His other literary works include Sankramanakavya 1964) Gandhi Gandhi Gandhi (1977) June, 75, March 77, Sankramana kavya sanchaya (1993) Bandaya mattu sahitya (1979) Sahitya Srushti Sahitya vimarshe (1992) Pragatisheela-DalitaBandaya(1993), Samakaaleena saamskrutika charchegalu (1994) Nelson Mandela (1981) Kannada Nadigondu pradeshika paksha(1987). He has been publishing "Sankramana" a magazine known for Kannada literary works since last 30 years. It is a platform for leftist ideologies and it has been popular among backward classes and downtrodden. Critical reviews of various literary works are done through this magazine. During emergency imposed by Smt.Indira Gandhi, Patil was the only person from literary world who opposed it and jailed. He has recorded his experience in the book "26 dina 25 raatri". His editorial write-ups and speeches always oppose the vested interests. With a sense of humour he always speaks directly without hesitation and without compromising with anybody. Most of the times his sense of laughter comes to forefront and the main object remains in guise. "Where there is love, there is quarrel" is his policy in life. His characteristic literary works can be seen in Bendre-Nanu kandante naanu kandashtu, Palegara Lankesha, Nanu kandante, naanu kandashtu. One can observe his own way of thinking on any literary event and happenings around him in public life. He has served as President of Kannada Development Authority. DR.U.R.ANANTHAMOORTHI Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy ( born December 21, 1932) is a significant Kannada writer who is also a well known thinker of our times. He is one among the torch bearers of Modern Kannada literature. He hails from Melige of Thirthahalli taluk in Shimoga district. He completed his higher studies in Britain and was a meritorious student during his school time. He started his career as English professor in Mysore University and later he extensively travelled world over and was a professor in many universities abroad. He has worked as ViceChancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University of Kottayam in Kerala, Chairman of National Book Trust of India, President of Kendra Sahitya Academy, Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India. Thus he has worked in a number of high profile institutions and his work performance is praised all over. Some of honors conferred on him include Jnanapeetha award, Padmabhoshana, Rajyotsava award, Masti Award. His story compositions include Endendu mugiyada kathe, Mouni, Prashne, Clip joint, Ghatashraaddha, Akasha mattu bekku. All his stories are compiled in one big edition named as Stories of 5 decades. His novels include Samskaara, Bharatipura, Avasthe, Bhava and Divya. His Book Samskara was translated not only to various Indian languages but also to many other foreign languages tool.Samskaara was picturised and it was a pioneering venture film in the new wave films. His poem books are 15 padyagaLu, mithuna, Ajjana hegala sukkugaLu. His other thought provoking books include Prajne mattu www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 2/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors parisara, sannivesha, poorvaapara, yugapallata, valmeekiya nevadalli, maatu sota bharata, sadya mattu shaasvata. The literary magazine Rujuvaatu compiled by Anantamoorthy was a platform for serious and useful discussion of literary aspects. GANGADHARA CHITTALA Chittala born in a village called Hanehalli near Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district on October 17, 1923. He studied in Hanehalli, Kumta, Dharwad, Mumbai and started career as Asst.Accounts General. He worked in various capacities and visited various countries and retired as Director of Audits in London. He has written only 4 books which are compositions of his poems and they have been very popular among poem lovers. His poems emanate from the intrinsic experiences of his life. He was of the opinion that his poems are not different from his life and they have inter-relations which reciprocate to each other. He was a strong believer of this opinion and remained in poetic field for about 30 years. His four books are Kaladakere, Munukulada Hada, Hariva neeridu and Samparka. His poems have greater influence of his experience in the life, love towards life, personality, wishes and frustrations, political events etc., His poetic sense was really immense and unique in nature. He lived in the way he written and in the modern kannada literary era his contribution is worth reckoning. He died of Parkinson disease in the year 1987. GIRADDI GOVINDARAJA Identified as a criticist in the era of modern Kannada literary movement Mr.Giraddi born on 4-1-1939 in Abbigeri of Dharwad district. He completed his primary and middle schooling in Sirigalla and secured masters both Kannada and English. After completing diploma in English he went to Lankster (United Kingdom) for pursuing higher education in linguistic science. Having been extensively toured in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany etc., he has attained good knowledge and got indepth knowledge in Stage-plays. As a result he formed a Drama troupe named Ranga Madhyama" in Gulbarga. He has penned various books comprised in poems, short stories, critics, editorial works and there are 10 books to his credit. His books include "A mukha E mukha" composition of short stories, "Mannu" Sharada lahari, Rasavanti (composition of poems). Sankramana kavyada sampadaka, Sannakatheya hosa olavugaLu, janapada kavya, nataka, vastu mattu tantra (novel) navya vimarshe and latest one Satatya are unique in nature. Giraddi Govindaraju is an eminent critic in kannada literary world. His study, research and thoughtful writings have been widely accepted. His recent book "Satatya" is a coveted contribution to the field of critic writing in Kannada. His short story "Hangu" was picturized by Puttanna Kanagal in his movie "Katha sangama". GORUR RAMASWAMY IYENGAR Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar(1904-1991) is known for his versatile writing in which he instills passion for life. He was a Gandhian too. His writings flourish in various spheres such as Stories, novels, essays, Life sketches, writings on his tours etc., He was born in Gorur in Hassan district. During his highschool days he jumped into non-co-operative movement called by Gandhi and became his follower. Later he joined Vidyaapeetha of Gujarat and later he worked as sub editor for Lokamitra kannada magazine which was published from Madras. Also he worked as journalist to Andhrapatrike and Bharati. He was active in uplifting the lifestyle of dalits and downtrodden for which he joined Gurukula Ashram in Kengeri. He was the convenor of All India Charak Sangh in Bangalore. He returned to Gorur in 1933 and started Mysore Grama seva sangha and tried to follow the Gandhian philosophy. He strived for rural industrial revolution. His popular travelogue Americadalli Gorur has bagged Kendra Sahitya Academy www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 3/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors award. His composition of essays include Halliya chitragalu, Namma urina rasikaru, Garudagambada Dasaiah. He has written four novels named Hemavati, Punarjanma, MeravaNige and Urvashi. Composition of stories include Shivaratri, Usubu, Gopurada Baagilu, Kammaara veerabhadrachari. Mysore University conferred Honorary D.Lit on him and he was the President of All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelan held in Sirsi during 1982. K.V.IYER K.V.Iyer (1900-1980) is a special writer in Kannada. He was known for his Iyer Gymnasium in Bangalore. He was Gym coach and has moulded the body and health concepts of many youths through his Gymnastic center in Bangalore. During 1930s his photos with six pack body shape were published in magazines of America and England. He was a vegetarian and had great initiative towards spiritual concepts. He was a writer also. He had close proximity to a number of renowned writers of his time. Iyer attracted the consideration of readers through his novels. His novels Shantala and Roopadarshi are everlasting testimonies of his writing skills. Shantala is a novel based on the historic aspect of Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana's princess Shantala. His writing style was very attractive. Roopadarshi is another example for his great writing skills. It deals with the transformation of life of a artist in his life. KEERTHINATHA KURTAKOTI Born on 13-10-1928 in Gadag, Mr.Kurtakoti got his M.A. in English and started career as Lecturer. He was a versatile stageplay writer, editor and critic. "Amani" is his stage-play. Svapnadarshi is poetic drama. His Critic write-ups are Yugadharma and Sahitya darshana, Navya kavya prayoga. The books compiled by him include Nadedu banda dari and Vasudeva prashasti. He has got Mysore State and Rajya sahitya academy awards. For his virtuous writing named "Uriya Nalage: he has got kendra sahitya academy award. On Bendre's literary work he has written books named "Baro Sadhanakerige", "Bhrungada benneri. As a critical writer he has been popular from the days of Bendre, and he has carved himself a place as Criticist in Kannada literary world. His latest book is "Sahitya Sangati." KUM VEERABHADRAPPA Kumbara Veerabhadrappa,(October 1, 1953) well known with his short name KUMVEE in kannada literary world, hails from Kottur in Bellary District. Though he is a post graduate in Arts, he chosen to teach primary school children and has found contentment in what he did. Now he is retired from service and is a full time writer. The sphere of his writing skills is very vast, He has written stories, novels, poems and biographical sketches. His composition of poems include Divi seemeya haadu, Neenillada mane. His composition of stories can be found in Innadaru sayabeku, Doma mattitara kathegalu, Bhagavati kaadu, Nijalinga, apoorva chitamani kathe, susheele emba naayiyu vaagili emba gramavu, urivemala, kumvee bareda kathegalu, bhalaare vichitram. Biographical sketches include Chaplin and Rahula saankrutayaana. His popular novels are Kappu, Beli mattu hola, Yaapillu, Shamanna, Kendadamale, Bete, PakshigaLu, Belihoogalu, Kotra highschoolige seriddu, Hanuma, aramane and Arohana. For his novel Aramane, he has bagged Kendra Sahitya Academy award. His critical writing named Jameendaari vyavasthe mattu telugu sahitya has been a popular one. He has translated many a telugu stories to Kannada. He has been conferred with State Sahitya Academy book prize, honorary award, Vardhamana award and Lankesh award. Some of his novels have become movies and are very popular. www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 4/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors M.CHIDANANDA MURTHY He was born on 10-05-1931 in Hirekogalur of Shimoga district. He got his masters degree and Ph.D., from Mysore University and started career as lecturer. He has written a number of books in Kannada working as Critic, Researcher and Linguistic master in kannada literary world. His research based books are "Kannada shasanagaLa saamskrutika adhyayana". This was his thesis in Ph.D. Saamshodhane and Sanshodhana Taranga are his other books. His one more critic book is "Basavannanavaru". His other books comprising Sculptures and inscriptions are "Bhashavijnanada moolatatvagalu, bhasha vijnana grantha, veeragallugalu and masti kallugaLu. One more book based on folklore culture is "Grameena". For his books "Shoonya sampadaneyannu kuritu and sanshodhana Taranga he has got State Sahitya academy award. For his book Bhasha vijnanada moolaka tatvagalu he has got Devaraja Bahaddur award. He was creative and active in forming and eveloping Kannada Shakti Kendra. For his latest book which was published by Karnataka VV i.e, Hosatu Hosatu, he has got Kendra Sahitya academy award. The book dedicated to him is "Samshodhane". M.GOPALAKRISHNA ADIGA Mogeri Gopalakrishna Adiga (1918-1992) is a prominent writer who developed modern kannada literature. He was a inspirational personality who transformed a platform for modern Kannada literature and brought kannada sahitya to the forefront. He was active in translation, critical work, stories, novels and thought provoking articles. But his talent in poetic writings was exemplary. His very popular poetic creations are Bhavataranga, Kattuvevu naavu, Nadedu banda daari, Chandemaddale, Bhoomigeetha, Vardhamana, Battalaarada gange, idannu bayasiralilla, Mulaka mahaashayaru, Chintamaniyalli kanda mukha and suvarna putthali. All the poems written by him seven decades of his life have been brought out in the name Samagra Kavya. His novels are Anaatha and Aakaashadeepa. His autobiography was named Nenapina Ganiyalli. The magazine Saakshi for which Adiga was the Editor is reckoned as one among the magazines which instilled great spirit to Kannada literature. He has worked as Highschool teacher, English Lecturer, Reader, Professor and Principal of colleges in his career and later he has worked as Deputy Director of National Book Trust. He was a well known thinker and had his foot prints in politics as well. He had contested for Loksabha and Vidhanasabha elections as a candidate from Janasangha but failed to win. For his Vardhamana, a composition of poems kendra sahitya academy award was conferred. He has got Pampa award, Kumar Asan award, and Kabeer samman award which are some of the accolades he got for his talent. He was the president of All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelan held during 1979 in Dharmastala. M.K.INDIRA Though she started her writing career in her age of 45 years, M.K.Indira (1917-1994) is a name to reckon with in Kannada literary world.. Her full name is Mandagadde Krishnarao Indira. Tirthahalli was her birth place. She married in the age of 12 years and became grandmother in her age of 44 and thereafter only she started writing. She has written 22 novels, fifteen small story composition books. Tungabhadra was her first novel. Sadananda, Gejjepooje and Navaratna are her other popular novels. It is significant to note that she has got Karnataka Sahitya academy award for these 4 novels. Some of her popular novels include, Mana tumbida madadi, Giribale, Kesarina Kamala, Pavaada, Brahmachaari, Dashaavataara, Tegginamane seethe, Taapadinda tampige, Norundu bagilu. She was able to carve the www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 5/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors minute aspects of passions and problems of women in her writings and she was a pro-woman writer. Her novel Phaniyamma has been a amovie and was applauded in international level bagging several awards. She has been honoured as a good writer by State Sahitya academy award. M.M.KALBURGI Born on 28-11-1938 at Gubbevada, his full name is Mallappa Madivalappa Kalaburgi. He got his MA and Ph.D., from Karnataka University and started career as Kannada Lecturer in the very same university. He is a researcher and editor and his work in the field of research is considerable. He has written more than 20 valuable books. His popular books include Shasana sampada, Shasanagalalli shivasharaNaru, Shasana vyasanga which are known as research works. Other research works include Kavirajamarga parisaradakannada sahitya (thesis for Ph.D) Mallinatha purana sangraha, shabdamanidarpana sangraha, sampadana krutigaLu. And marga-2 volumes. His research and findings about channabasavanna became controversial in the eyes of fundamentalists and they tried to ban this book. He is known for scientific research having been worked as Chief Editor of Samagra vachana sahitya series. He is working in a rare field which is not familiar to many and his creativity is well acclaimed. He got State Sahitya academy award for his book Shasanagalalli shivasharanaru. Also he has bagged Jayachamaraja Odeyar award and many other laurels. Presently he is working as Chancellor of Hampi Kannada University. NAA.DSOUZA Naa Dsouza hails from Sagar (June 6,1937) and he is a versatile writer in Kannada. He is one among popular novelists. He had the influence of Shivarama Karanth in his writings. His novels were mainly based on the instances happening around Western ghat locales, and apart from this he was active in uniting social movements. In his stories and novels we can see the transformation of lifestyle in Malnad and western ghat region. His first novel "Banjebenki" was published in 1964. He has written more than 50 novels. Stories and stage-plays have also become a platform for Dsouza to exhibit his talent. Some of his novels are Gunavante, Kolaga, E nela E jala, Gandhi bandaru, Mulugade, Igarjiya suttalina hattu manegalu, preetiyemba chumbana, Kunjalu kaNiveya kempu hoovugalu, Dveepa, Kaadina benki. His novels Mulugade and Kadina benki have been popular becoming movies. He has also bagged Karnataka Sahitya Academy award, Kannada Rajyotsava award, Gulvadi Venkata Raio award and many more accolades. Swarna Kamala award was conferred on the movie directed by Girish Kasaravalli based on the novel Dweepa written by Dsouza. POORNACHANDRA TEJASVI Born in the year 1938, he hails from a village named Kuppalli in Shimoga District. From the time of neo-modern literature and passing through rebellion regime of Kannada Literary world, he has grown up amidst industrial revolutions, social inequalities, revolts and many more events of contemporary world. Having been a part of all these experience, it has been possible for him to mould himself as a unique writer. His writings are the testimony of all his experiences and one can see the in-depth and multi-faceted qualities in them. His stories and stage-plays cover the real life events happening around us, and he has given stress on the superstition, harassments, revolts in the guise of decency etc. It is quite interesting to note that realistic developments in ecology and civilization, inhibited virtues of human behavior, relationship between society and people as a whole, superstition, philosophical thinking etc., take active part in his writings. He has penned in diverse fields of literature such as poems, stories, novels, stage-plays etc. Bruhannale Somuvina svagata lahari and other poems, is the composition of his poems, and his story collections include, www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 6/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors Abachurina post office, Huliyurina sarahaddu, Svaroopa and nigoodha manushyaru are his lengthy stories. His prime novels include Karvalo, Chidambara Rahasya, Kiragurina gayyaaLigaLu. Yamala prashne is the stage-play written by him. Apart from this he has written many more books which include Parisarada kathegalu, missing links, Kadina kathegaLu, kannada naadina hakkigaLu. In his book "Vyakti vishishta siddhanta" he has critically viewed the usefulness of life having his own predicaments about destiny dealing with complex aspects around us. Tejasvi has been conferred with various honors and recognitions for his literary works. These stands as testimony for his meritorious achievements. His story "Abachurina post office" was made a cinema in the year 1973 which bagged Best Regional Film Award. His one more novel Tabarana kathe(directed by Girish Kasaravalli in 1986) was transformed into a film which bagged Swarna Kamala National award. One more film made by Sadananda suvarna, based on the story of Tejasvi, viz., Kubi mattu iyaala bagged national award. In the year 1985 his novel Chidambara Rahasya was adjudged as best novel of the year which also bagged Kendra Sahitya Academy award in the year 1987. Also Karnataka Sahitya Academy honored him in the year 1987. His exemplary knowledge in photography, jeep mechanism and computer technology is worth commendable. He was a self-made artist and was well-versed in carving computer graphic arts. SAARA ABOOBAKAR Saara born on 30-6-1936) in a village called Chamanadu aside Chandragiri River in Kasargod district. She is a special Kannada writer who introduced the problems and passions of muslim ladies. She belongs to a traditional muslim family and her education was discontinued after SSLC. Soon she was given in marriage but her thirst for reading and writing was active within her. She was reading books in public libraries. Her husband Abubakar was co-operative to her and he encouraged her to write. Her first novel Chandragiriya teeradalli was published in 1948. Her other popular novels are Sahana, Tala odeada donigalu, vajragalu, sulige sikkavaru, kadana viraama. Composition of stories are Chappaligalu, Payana mattu itare kathegalu, ardharaatriyallia hottida koosu, khedda. She is best in translation too and has translated many a books from Malayalam to Kannada. Her travelogue on her America tour "Aisharamada Aladalli has been a popular one. She has got karnataka sahitay academy award for her book "Chandragiriya teeradalli". Also she has bagged Mallika award from Sahitya parishath. Vardhamana award, Anupama award, Ratnamma heggade Award, Gejagou Award, Savitramma Trust fund award, Karnataka sahitya academy honorary award, Raajyotsava award, Danachintamani Attimatte award, Nadoja award are some of the recognitions and accolades she received. SHANTINATHA DESAI Shanthinatha K.Desai hails from Havagi village in Haliyala Taluk of Karwar District, who is a novelist, story-writer and a renowned critic. His Story compositions include Manjugadde, Kshitija, Danda, Raakshasa, Parivartana, and his novels are mukti, Vikshepa, Srushti, Beeja, Sambandha, AntaraaLa. He is one among the prominent writers of modern era of Kannada literature. Eventhough he has not written poems, his prose has poetic virtues. In the field of critic literature he has done a lot of work and was known for straight forward criticism on any form of literary work. He popularized the Value definition of I.A.Richards, in Kannada language. He worked as Vice Chancellor of Kuvempu University during its inception (1989) and proved himself to be a good administrator, for which he was praised by one and all. In the critic field he has written "Sahitya mattu Bhaashe" "Gangaadhara chittalara kaavya srushti", " Kannada kadambari nadedu banda daari" "Premachand(translation) "sambandha"(he edited this book) likewise, he has contributed with versatality in various fields of Kannada literature apart from which he has written English books throwing light on the literary work of Shantharam rao and Ananthamurthy. Accordingly he was the Chief Editor for the works such as 'Critical Essays on Indian writing in English, 'Experimentation with language in Indian writing in English', 'The Image of Indian in Western Creative Writing', 'Critical thought : 20th Centuary www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 7/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors Critical Eassys in English' Based on the contemporary literary developments of around 25 years in various segments of Kannada literature, his book "Navya Saahityada Darshana" published in the year 1990, has been very popular and informative. As a whole Shanthinatha Desai is a prominent name to reckon with in Kannada literature considering his stories, novels and critical write-ups. But it is sad to note that no thoughtful discussions were held on his literary work yet. He died in the year 1998. SHIVARAMA KARANTH In Kannada Literary world, Shivarama Karantha (1902-1997) is a name to reckon with great respects. His multi-faceted personality had its own stamp over a number of fields such as Cinema, education, Yakshagana, Drama, Fine arts, ecological movements, and journalism, apart from his literary involvements. His sphere of activity is wide. He has written 2 composition of poems, 45 novels, 31 stage-plays and more than 100 drama plots, books for children and in all his total literary creations run more than 400. He has compiled Balaprapancha ( 3 editions)Vijnana prapancha (4 editions) and Animal world. He has compiled encyclopedias with his single handed efforts and he is really a great person. His popular novels are Chomana Dudi, Mookajjiya kanasugalu, Marali mannige, Maimanagala suliyalli, svapnada hole, kevala manushyaru, Alida mele, Bettada jeeva, Sarasammana samaadhi, Ontidhvani, Gondaaranya, Nambidavara naaka, naraka, naavu kattida svarga, mugida yuddha, antida aparanji, oudaaryada urulalli, kudiyara koosu, dharmarayana samsaar. He paved way for literature based on dulits and downtrodden in Kannada, and his novel Chomana Dudi brought him name and fame. It was transformed into a movie and bagged national award too. He started a model school named BALAVANA and he was running a newspaper named Vasantha, for some time. For his novel Mookajjiya kanasugaLu he has been conferred with prestigious Jnanapeetha award. For his novel Maimanagala suliyalli, he got PAMPA award. Govt.of India had honored him with highest civilian award PADMABHOOSHANA which he returned in protest against the emergency imposed by Smt.Indira Gandhi. SHRI KRISHNA ALANAHALLI Born in Heggadadevana kote taluk on 3-4-1947. Giving around 11 books to Kannada literary field he died of heart attack in his middle age. He was a good poet, story writer and novelist. Eventhough the number of his books are view, they have brought him name and fame, and also awards and recognitions. His name has become popular in literary world. His books Mannina haadu, Kadugidada haadu paadu are well acclaimed. Parasangada gendetimma, Bhujangayyana dashavataara are his popular novels. Gramanaya sameekshe, avalokana, antakarana, are collection of writings. His story compositions include, Tapta, Phoenix, Geejaganagoodu. His translation work is Dogra Pahadi Prema geetegaLu. For his subject of study i.e., Philosophy,. He has got gold medal for having scored highest marks. State Sahitya Academy award for his Mannina haadu, composition of poems. Karnataka state award for his novel Kadu. His hobbies were colletion of folklore literature and touring. His novel Kadu was transformed as a movie by Girish Karnad and got national award. His another book Geejagana goodu was also picturized. Parasangada gendetimma and Bhujangayyana dashavataaragalu which became movies under the direction of Maruti shivaram have become very popular. Alanahalli Krishna was popular in Malayalam language than in Kannada. Through his translated books he got name and fame which was not possible to many in Kannada literary world. His novel Kadu has been translated into English by Shanthinatha Desai named as "Forest". On his memory his friends group has brought out a book "Kadina huduga kashta". SUBRAYA CHOKKADI Subraya Chokkadi ( June 26,1940) is one among popular poets in Kannada. He born in Chokkaadi village near Sullia in www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 8/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors Dakshina Kannada district. Love towards literature was part of his life. Though he was fascinated to poems, he has creatively involved in writing stories, novels and critical writeups. Chokkaadi was post graduate in Kannata literature and has worked as Lecturer for years. He has instilled the Kannada literature in hundreds of students. He had formed Sumanasa vichaara vedike, a platform for writers in around Sullia through which symposiums and discussions were held. He has been a guiding spirit for many budding writers who were interesting in writing. Poetic creations which brought name and fame to Chokkadi are Bettaverida mele, Nimmavu irabahudu, monne sikkavaru, idaralli adu, haadina loka, innondu belagu, Bangarada hakki and Muktahamsa. His popular story composition is Berugalu. His critical write-ups include Kruthi shodha, Olahoragu, Kavya sameekshe. His popular novel is Santemane. He has compiled Dakshina Kannada kavya (alongwith Muralidhara upadya). He has been conferred with awards and accolades,such as Kantavara Kannada sangha Muddana kavya prashasti, Vardhamana prashasti, Karnataka sahitya academy honorary award. Mrutyunjana saranga mata award, Sahitya kalanidhi award, for his literary contributions. SUDHA MURTHY Sudha Kulakarni Murthy (August 19,1950) is a renowned personality among Kannada writers. She has many facets in her personality and being life partner of Infosys founder N.R.Narayana Murthy, she is active in social reforms too. An Engineer by profession holding BE and M.Tech to her credit, Sudha was the first woman engineer to get employment in T elco ( Now tata motors). Infosys was founded with the initial capital of Rs.10000/- which was her savings. She is the guiding spirit of Infosys Foundation. She is active in providing computers to govt. schools as also arranging libraries through Infosys foundation. She has written many books consisting of novels, travelogues, Children's books, and technology related books. Mahashveta, Dolar Sose, Paridhi are some of her books. For the benefit of school children she has brought out a book which has been popular. Her book Dolar Sose has been transformed into a Hindi Tele serial which was quite popular. Wise and otherwise, A Salute to Life, The magic Drum and other favourite stories, How I taught my grandmother to read and other stories, are the few writings through which Sudha reached English readers too. She was awarded with Rajalakshmi Foundation award from Chennai, Padmashree, Rajyotsava award, Attimabbe award and many more accolades, for her literary and social service activities. Some of her books have been translated to other languages. TA.RA.SU. Ta.Ra.Su. (1920-1984) was known as Sculptor of Prose in Modern Kannada. Talukina Ramaswamaiah Subbaraya was his name in expansion. He had made it short as Ta.Ra.Su. - a well known name for his stories and novels. By his peculiar style of penning, he has carried away the readers of his prose to the heights of poems. Historical, Mythological, Sociological like any aspect based articles, novels whatsoever penned by him are having versatile characters, contexts and are material for studies. lations, Biographies etc are many faces of his works. 'Yaksha Prashne' has won State's Sahitya Academy award and 'Durgastamana' has won both State's & National Sahitya Academy awards. TRIVENI More than 70 novels are available to his credits. 'Kedige Vana', 'Jeetada Jeeva', [progressive type] 'Kambaniya Kuyilu', 'Rakta Ratri' [Historical], 'Sidila Moggu'. 'Rajeshwari'[ Sociological] are to name a few among his novels. Stories, Dramas, Trans www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 9/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors Triveni (1928-1963) was one of the popular novelists in Kannada Literature. She has penned some beautiful novels before she dies away in her younger age. Very common factors of every other lady, like the intrinsic feelings, sorrows & morrows, desperate status etc are carved in an easy to read wordings in Kannada, she could attract many of the readers and created a niche for herself. Psychological aspects based novels written by her have brought her much recognition and popularity. Her birth name was Bhaageerathi who was the daughter of Mr. B.M.Krishnaswamy, younger brother Mr.B.M.Shreekantaiah popularly known as 'Kannadada Kanva'. Her name in the school register had changed to Anasooya, when she married English Teacher Mr.Shankar, it has become Anasooya Shankar. 'Triveni' was her pen name. 'Apaswara' was her first novel;though 'Hoovu Hannu' was published at first among her novels. 'Apajaya', 'Tavarekola', 'Vasanthagana', 'Baanu Belagitu', 'Avalamane', 'Hrudayageete', 'keelugombe', 'Modala Hejje', 'Bekkina Kannu' are her few novels. 'Sharapanjara', 'Bellimoda', 'Kankana', 'Mukti', 'Hannele Chiguridaaga', 'Hoovu Hannu' novels were made movies and have become hits. 'Hendatiya Hesaru', 'Eradu Manassu', 'Samsyeya Magu' are her Story Collections. 'Avalamane' novel has won 'Karnataka Shitya Akademi' award. She died at the age of 35 , due to bronchitis which was there since her child hood. USHA NAVARATNARAM Usha Navaratnaram (1941-2000) is one among the popular novelists in Kannada. Usha is in the forefront having penned a number of novels based on the problems and miseries of middle class generation and on youth oriented subjects. Thus she has enriched the readers fraternity in Kannada literary world. Usha hails from Mysore. She is a post graduate in History. After retirement from service as Lecturer she resorted to writing which started as a hobby. Thereafter she continued writing and her stories and novels had a set of readers in Kannada. Her popular novels are Neenarigadeyo, Hombisilu, Bandhana, Happy Birthday, Hakki haarutide, Hrudaya Milana, Doni sagali munde hogali, Kandu kandu nee enna, Daari yaavudayya, Binnahakke baayillavalla. Abhinaya, is her composition of stories. She got Rajyotsava award. Best Lecturer award from Lions Club and she has got many more accolades and honors. Some of her novels have become movies in Kannada. Her husband Navaratna Ram was also a writer. VAANI Vani (1917-1988) was the writer of many popular novels in Kannada. Her real name was B.N.Subbamma. She hails from Srirangapatna. Her father B.Narasinga Rao was Advocate by profession, who was conferred with Rajasevasakta award from Nalvadi Krishnaraja Odeyar. Vani got married in her early age of ten and she was a meritorius student who was able to complete SSLC in the early decade of the century. Renowned writer B. M.Sreekantaiah, who is known as Kannadada Kanva, happens to be a close relative of Vani. Popular novelists, Triveni and Aryambha pattaabhi are also her close relatives. Kasturi, a composition of stories published in 1944, was her first book. She has written 19 novels, six story compositions, six stage shows. Her popular novels are Chinnada Panjara, Manemagalu, Kaveriya madilalli, Shishiragaana, Hoovu Mullu, Anireekshita, Premasetu, Trishula. Story compositions are Kasturi, Arpane, Aparupada athithi. She has been conferred with Karnataka Sahitya Academy award and many more recognitions for her literary work. Her novels have been popular in Kannada film industry by name Shubhamangala, Eradu kanasu and hosabelaku. Vani was instrumental in emphasizing the problems faced around her times by way of Widow marriage, harassment of women, social inequalities, casteism etc., She has written vachanas in the pen name of Vageeshwari. Karnataka Sahitya Academy award was conferred on her for her book Manemagalu. VYASARAYA BALLAL www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 10/11 6/18/12 Kannada Authors Nidambur Vyasaraya Ballal (1923-2008) is well known in Kannada Literary world through his stories and novels. His writing style is so versatile that people find it as if it belongs to them only. He born in Udupi and after matriculation migrated to Mumbai for employment. He joined as Steno in a company called Caltex and with promotions he became a senior officer of that companys. After retirement he came to Bangalore. He has used his pen to write stories, novels, critical write-ups., stage plays, travelogues etc., His novels were mostly based on the mechanical life of Mumbai city, problems faced by middle class community and labour class people of Mumbai. His popular novels are Anurakte, Bandaaya, Hemantagaana, Vaatsalyapatha, Uttarayana and Hejje. For his novel in which he has instilled political aspects, he has got kendra sahitya academy award. His travelogue, Nanobba Bharateeya pravaasi is also a popular one. He has written some articles in English too. He was instrumental in publication called NUDI which was coming out from Mumbai for some years. The columns and political reviews written by Ballal in this magazine were very popular. He had the opportunity to chair the Madras Kannadigas Sammelan in 1988. YASHAVANTHA CHITTALA Yashavanta Chittala hails from Hanehalli village of Gokarna taluk in Uttara Kannada District. Though Konkani is his mother tongue, but he has immensely contributed to Kannada Literature. Great influence of writers such as Gangadhara Chittala, Gourish Kaykini, Shanthinatha Desai, can be seen in his writings. He stands in a prominent place among writers of neomodern era of kannada literature. Main aspects focussed in his writings were mechanical life of Mumbai city, aloofness, thurst for money, introvert nature, sense of indigency. Chittala's strength of writing can be seen in elaborating the introvert nature and sense of aloofness of an intellectual person."Sandarshana"(1957), Ata(1969) Katheyaada hudugi (1980) Benya (1983) are his collection of select stories. In his Book Sandarshana, he has crafted light humour with a blend of belongingness between souls. In the peaktime of neo-modern literary era, his book "ATA" was published, in which he has presented pains of life, and has artistically carved the texture of finding solutions for the helplessness and dissatisfaction over life. His books Katheyaadalu Hudugi, Benya and Siddartha throw light on problems in contemporary world in an artistic way. His novels include Mooru Daarigalu (1968) Shikari (1979) Cheda (1985) and Purushottama (1990). His novel "Moorudaarigalu" explicitly shows love and trepidation on the problems faced in one's life. Shikari is one of his best novels, and it carries the attitude of a person who transforms himself into different postures of life. A composition of his writings named "Sahitya Srujanasheelate mattu naanu" was published in the year 1981. In this we can observe his views about life as a creative person who poses within himself intimately and tries to understand the contemporary literary works with his own insight. www.indyacomics.com/index.php?view=article&catid=34%3Awebsite&id=49%3Akannada-authors&t… 11/11