Veerabhadrappa Kumbar, popularly known by the pen name KumVee, is an Indian novelist, poet, story writer and critic in the Kannada-language. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2007 for his work Aramane.
Veerabhadrappa Kumbar | |
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| Born | 1 October 1953 Kotturu, Mysore State, India |
| Pen name | KumVee |
| Occupation | Teacher, novelist, poet, critic |
| Language | Kannada |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | M.A |
| Genre | Fiction, poetry, drama, essays |
| Notable work | Aramane |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award 2007 |
| Spouse | Annapoorna |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editKumVee was born on 1 October 1953 in Kotturu, a town in Bellary District of Karnataka to Kumbar Halappa and Kotramma.[1] KumVee's family members includes wife Annapoorna and sons Purarava (elder), Shalivahana and younger son Pravara.
Career
editKumVee taught Kannada in many schools for 35 years in the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. After retirement he move to his native Kotturu with his family.
Writing Style
editHe uses the local Ballary dialect of Kannada in his writings to convey the sensitivities of the life he experienced. This is the main strength of KumVee's writing.[2]
Books
editCollection of poems
edit- Divi seemeya Haadu
- Rajanaramanege Kavya
Story/ Collection of Stories
edit- Raayalaseema
- Nigi Nigi Hagalu
- Manne Modalu
- Koole
- Koormavathara
- Doma Mattitara Kathegalu
- Bhaalare Vichitram
- Inaadaroo Saayabeku
- Kumvee Ayda Kathegalu
- Bhagavathi Kaadu
- Karivemala
- Apoorva Chintamani Kathe
- Sushile Emba Naayiyoi Vaagili Emba Graamavoo
- Enter the Dragon
- KumVee Bareda Kathegalu
- Idu Bari Katheyallo Anna
- Kum Vee 70 Kathe 50
Novels
edit- Hemareddy mallammana Katheyu
- Ekaambara
- Kappu
- Beli mattu Hola
- Aasthi
- Kotra Highschoolige Seriddu
- Yaapillu
- Shyamanna
- Kendada Male
- Bete
- Pakshigalu
- Pratidwandi
- Hanuma
- Aramane
- Beliya Hoogalu
- Aarohana
- Nijalinga
- Kattegondu Kaala
- Kilubu
- Shwaanaavalambanakari
- Ello Jogappa Ninnaramane
- Encounter
- Jai Bhajarangabali
Biographies
edit- Chaplin
- Rahula saakrutsayana
- Neetaji Subhasha Chandra Bose
- Subhadramma mansur
- Sri Krishna Devaraya
Autobiography
edit- Gandhi Classu
Translation
edit- Chinnda tene
- Telugu Kathegalu
- Ondu Peeligeya Telugu Kathegalu
- Tanna maarga ( Stories of Dr Abburi Chayadevi)
All the above four Translations have been published by "Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi" . In addition to this, KumVee has Translated more than 300 stories from many languages.
Edits
edit- Kathegalu-1989
Work in Visual Media
edit- Manamechhida Hudugi
- Dore
- Kotreshi Kanasu
- Kendada Male
- Koormavatara
- Bhagavati Kaadu
- Beli mattu Hola
Noted Awards
edit- Rajyotsava Prashasti
- Honorary Doctorate from Karnataka University of Dharwad
- Sahitya Akademi Award (2007) - Returned in October 2015 on protest for intolerance in India.[3]
- Nrupatunga Award[4]
- Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award Awarded Thrice.
References
edit- ^ "Kum Veerabhadrappa". Kannada Sahitya Parishat.
- ^ "Kum Veerabhadrappa". sallapa.
- ^ "Kannada writer Kum Veerbhadrappa returns his Sahitya Akademi award". News18. 15 October 2015.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (15 November 2014). "Award for Kum Veerbhadrappa". The Hindu.