K. V. Subbanna
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| Born | 1932 Kuntagodu, Shimoga district, Karnataka |
| Died | 16 July 2005 Heggodu, Shimoga district, Karnataka |
| Occupation | Playwright, Theatre, Writer, |
| Nationality | India |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Literary movement | Navya |
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Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna (1932-16 July 2005) was an acclaimed dramatist and writer in Kannada. He was the founder of the world famous NINASAM (Neelanakantheshwara Natya Sangha) drama institute.[1]. Founded in 1949 in Heggodu, Shimoga, Ninasam, under the guidance of K.V. Subbanna, made significant contribution to Kannada theatre and other performing arts.[1] He was awarded, in 1991, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts,[2] 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 during 2004-05.
Under the influence of Shantaveri Gopala Gowda, a senior leader of the socialist movement in Karnataka, Subbanna espoused socialist philosophy, to which he was committed through out his life.[3]
To promote Kannada dramas Subbanna set up training centres in various parts of Karnataka. He also established Akshara Prakashana, a publishing house, to publish literature in Kannada related to theatre, which included translations of plays from other languages.
[edit] Awards and recognition
[edit] External links
- Sudhanva Deshpande, 'The World was his Stage', [2]
- Remembering Subbanna at kamat.com
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[edit] Notes
- ^ a b History of Ninasam is explained by "Chaman Ahuja". Committed to culture and creativity. Online Edition of The Tribune, dated 1999-02-14. 1999, The Tribune. Retrieved on 2007-04-14.
- ^ 1991 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Journalism, Literature, and the Creative Communication Arts - K. V. Subbanna
- ^ 'At this age, I am learning more from others'. Online webpage of The Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved on 2007-07-15.
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