Chandrashekhara Kambara
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| Born | 2 January 1937 Ghodageri, Gokak taluk, Belagavi district |
| Occupation | Poet, Playwright, Professor |
| Nationality | India |
| Genres | Fiction |
Chandrashekhara Kambara (Born January 2, 1937) is a prominent poet, playwright, folklorist, film director in Kannada language and the founder vice chancellor of Kannada University in Hampi.[1] He is known for his effective usage of North Karnataka dialect of Kannada language in his plays and poems and is often compared with D.R. Bendre. Kambar has been conferred with many prestigious awards including Padma Shri by Government of India, Kabir Samman, Kalidas Samman and Pampa award. He was also nominated as a Member of legislative council representing Indian National Congress.
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[edit] Early life
Kambar was born in Ghodageri village in Belagavi district. From an early age he was interested in folk arts, local culture and ritual. He started using north Karnataka dialect of Kannada in his poems and plays which is not very common in Kannada literature. He served as the chairman of National School of Drama Society, New Delhi from 1996 to 2000 and the president of Karnataka Nataka Academy from 1980 to 1983.
[edit] Works
Kambar has directed number of movies based on the plays written by him. Karimayi, Sangeeta, Kadu Kudure are some of his major films as a director. He has also adopted his play Jeeke mastara pranaya prasanga for television. Kambar has produced several documentaries for the state and central governments.
[edit] Awards and Honors
- Padma Sri in 2001 [2]
- Sahitya Academy award in 1991 [2]
- Kalidas Samman [2]
- Kabir Samman in 2002 [2]
- Pampa award in 2003 [3]
and many more.
[edit] Major works
[edit] Poetry
- Mugulau -1958
- Helatena Kela -1964
- Takararinavaru -1971
- Saacvirada Neralu- 1979
- Aayda Kavanagalu -1980
- Belli Meenu -1989
- Akkakku haadugale -1993
- EE Varegina Helatena Kela -1993
- Chakori (Epic) 1996
[edit] Play
- Bembattida Kannu- 1961
- Narcissus -1969
- Rishyashringa (Filmed)1970
- Jokumarawwamy 1972
- Sangya balya Anabeko Naadolaga -1975
- Kittiya Kathe 1974
- Jasisidanayaka- 1975
- Alibaba (Tanslated and Published in Indian Literature , Sahitya Academy – 1980
- Kaadu Kudure (Filmed and got National Award) 1976
- Naayi Kathe (Filmed as Sangeeta” and bagged 5 State Awards)- 1976
- Kharokhara – 1977
- Mathanthara – 1978
- Harakeya Kuri (Filmed and awarded National Award) – 1983
- Kambara Avara Natakagalu – 1984
- Sambasiva Prahasana – 1987
- Siri Sampige (Sahitya Academy Award, New Delhi, 1991)
- Huliya Neralu (Filmed) – 1980
- Boleshankara – 1991
- Pushpa Rani – 1990
- Tirukana Kanasu – 1989
- Mahamayi – 1999
[edit] Novels and stories
- Anna Tangi – 1956
- Karimaayi (Filmed)1975
- G.K.Mastarara Pranaya Prasanga- 1986
- Singarevva mattu Aramane- 1982
[edit] Research
- Uttara Karnataka Janapada Rangabhumi -1965
- Sangya Balya – 1966
- Bannisi Hadavva Nana Balaga – 1968
- Bayalatagalu – 1973
- Matado Lingave – 1973
- Namma Janapada -1980
- Bandire Nanna Jaeyolage -1981
- Kannada Folkore Dicitionary (2 Vols) 1985
- Bedara Huduga Mattu Gilli – 1989 (State Academy of Literature Award)
- Lakshapathi Rahana Kathe – 1986
- Kasigondu Seru – 1989
- Nelada Mareya Nidhana -1993
- Brihaddesiya Chintana – 2001
- An Anthology of Modern India Plays for National School of Drama - -2000
[edit] See also
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ Giri Seeme : The Tribal Village. Department of Tribal Studies, Kannada University. Kannada University, Hampi. Retrieved on 2007-07-11.
- ^ a b c d Sri Chandrashekar B. Kambar. Official website of Karnataka legislature. National informatics center. Retrieved on 2007-07-11.
- ^ Kambara gets Pampa award 2003. Online webpage of The Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved on 2007-07-11.
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