Kenkere Bailappa Siddaiah (2 March 1954 – 19 October 2019), commonly known as Prof. K. B. Siddaiah or simply KB, was an Indian poet, sociopolitical–philosopher, writer and social activist known for his works in Kannada language.[1][2] For his contribution to Kannada literature, he was awarded the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka in 2013.[3]
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| Born | 2 March 1954 Kenkere, Tumkur, Karnataka, India |
| Died | 19 October 2019 (aged 65) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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| Language | Kannada |
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| Literary movement | Dalit movement |
| Spouse | Gangarajamma |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life
editSiddaiah was born in Kenkere in Tumkuru to Bailurappa and Anthuramma.[2] He married Gangarajamma and had three children.[2]
Career
editSiddaiah started his career as an English lecturer and got involved in Dalit movement in Karnataka and became a prominent leader in the movement.[4] He was one of the founding members of the Dalita Sangharsha Samiti.[5]
Literary works
editKB's poems were mostly based on social life of the marginalized people.[6] His poems including ’Ee naada manninalli’ inspired people across the state to join the Dalit movement.[4]
- Collections of poems
- Bakaala[6]
- Daklakathadevi Kavya
- Anaatma
- Gallebaani
- Prose
- Buddhana Naalku Shreshtasatyagalu
- Katthalodane Maathukathe
- Editions
- Dalitha Kavya
Death
editSiddaiah met with a road accident and admitted in Manipal hospital in Bangalore and died eventually on 18 October in 2019. He was survived by his wife and 3 children.[7]
Accolades
edit- 2004 – Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award[8]
- 2013 – Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by Government of Karnataka[3]
- 2017 – President at the 12th Tumkur Jilla Kannada Sahitya Sammelana[9]
- 2018 – Ki. Ram. Nagaraj Award[10]
References
edit- ^ "Dalit poet Siddaiah passes away". The Hindu. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Devaraj B. Hirehalli (18 October 2019). "Sociopolitical philosopher-writer K B Siddaiah no more". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Ko Channabasappa among 58 Rajyotsava awardees". Deccan Herald. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ a b Devaraj B Hirehalli (19 October 2019). "Writer, philosopher KB Siddaiah no more". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Current Affairs". GK Today. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ a b "ಬದುಕಿನ ಪಯಣ ಮುಗಿಸಿದ 'ಬಕಾಲ ಕವಿ' ಸಿದ್ದಯ್ಯ" ['Bakaala kavi' Siddaiah ends his life journey]. Prajavani (in Kannada). 18 October 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Noted veteran Kannada writer K B Siddaiah passes away". Coastal Digest. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Writer K B Siddaiah dies of accidental injuries". Mysooru News. October 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "ನೇತ್ರಾವತಿ ನದಿ ವೀರೇಂದ್ರ ಹೆಗ್ಗಡೆ, ಪೇಜಾವರರ ಆಸ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲ: ಕೆ. ಬಿ. ಸಿದ್ದಯ್ಯ" [Netravati river not is an asset of Veerendra Heggade, Pejavara:K. B. Siddaiah]. Varthabharathi (in Kannada). 3 March 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Pratibha Nandakumar (25 December 2018). "POETRY IN THE TIMES OF POLITICS OF CULTURE". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 1 February 2021.