Basavaraj Kattimani
Indian progressive writer, novelist, journalist (1919-1989) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Basavaraj Kattimani (1919–1989) was a progressive writer,[4] novelist, journalist and was also a member of Karnataka Legislative Council from Karnataka.[2]
Basavaraj Kattimani | |
|---|---|
| |
| Born | Basavaraj Kattimani 5 October 1919[1][2] Malamaradi, Gokak taluk, Belgaum district, India [1] |
| Died | 23 October 1989 (aged 70)[2] Dharwad |
| Resting place | Malamaradi, Gokak |
| Occupation | Journalist and novelist[2] |
| Language | Kannada |
| Education | Matriculation[2] |
| Period | 1940–1989 |
| Genre | Story and novel |
| Subject | Various themes |
| Notable works | Nee Nanna Muttabeda[3] |
| Children | 6[2] |
He was also known as Kundara Naadina Kanda.[5]
Literary works
- Maji Manthri
- Maadi Madidavaru
- Janivara Mattu Shivadara
- Jalataranga
- Baleya Bisidaru
- Pourusha Parikshe
- Nanu Polisanagidde
- Mannu Mattu Hennu
- Giriya Navilu
- Saitan
- Belagina Gali
- Swatantradedege
- Nanu Kanda Russia
- Kumara Rama - Kannada Bharatha Bharathi - 212
- Sangolli Rayanna - Kannada Bharatha Bharathi - 36
- Basavaraja Kattimani Samagra Sahithya Samputa 1 Rinda 15
- Maadi Madidavaru (Autobiography[6])
- Sakshatkara
- Pataragitti
- Bangarada Jinkeya Hinde
- Jwalamukhiya Mele
- Kadambarikaran Kate
- Chakravyuha
- Gramasevika
- Sangolli Rayanayaka
- Mohada Baleyalli
- Bengalurigondu Ticketu
- Beediyalli Biddavalu[7]
- Nee Nanna Muttabeda[8]
- Kundara Nadina Kanda[9]
Positions held
- He was a member of Karnataka Legislative Council (Congress nominated) from 1968 to 1974.[2]
Awards and honors
- He received Soviet Land Nehru Award for his novel Jwalamukhiya Mele[1]
- He was the president of the 52nd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held in 1980.[1]
- He was the recipient of Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award[1]
Recognition
- A foundation named Basavaraj Kattimani Foundation has been set up in his name at Belgaum[10] to promote his literary and culture works by the Government of Karnataka. The late research scholar M. M. Kalburgi was made first President of the trust.[11][6]
- Kottala Mahadevapa has written a book named Basavaraj Kattimani on the life story of Basavaraj Kattimani and the book is published by Kannada Pusthaka Pradhikara.[12]
References
Wikiwand - on
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.