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dramatist (1932-2005)

K. V. Subbanna

1932–2005, born Heggodu, writes in Kannada, writer

Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna was an acclaimed dramatist and writer in Kannada. He was the founder of the world-famous NINASAM drama institute. Founded in 1949 in Heggodu, Sagara. Ninasam, under the guidance of K.V. Subbanna, made significant contribution to Kannada theatre and other performing arts. He was awarded, in 1991, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts, in recognition of his contribution to enrich rural Karnataka with the world’s best films and the delight and wonder of the living stage. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2004.

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Books on record

Awards

2003Sahitya Akademi Award for Kaviraja Marga Mattu Kannada, Jagattu

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Also writing in Kannada

Kuvempu

1904–1994poet, playwright, novelist, critic, and prolific thinker (1904–1994)