The Famous Writer and Poet – Dr. Panchakshari Hiremath
Dravidian literature has been known to give to our society a bouquet of noted authors and poets who have brought with them not only […]
The Mastermind and Kingmaker – P Lankesh
Paler Lankeshappa, popularly known as P Lankesh, is one of the famous personalities that Kannadigas claim as their own. He was a novelist, academic
Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar
Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar is quite possibly the most famous contemporary Kannada film maker. He specialises in making movies which appeal to the youth of today,
Dr. Manjunath and Nagraj – The Mysore Brothers
Though there are many famous violinists in India, Manjunath and Nagraj, collectively known as the Mysore brothers, hold a unique spot in the hearts
Masti Venkatesha Iyengar – The Famous Kannada Writer
Kannada literature has been a major influence on the broader field of literature in India. With notable poets and authors, Kannada literature has managed
Behind the Curtains – Mahesh Dattani
Mahesh Dattani is considered one of the best Indian playwrights, and he writes his pieces in English. He is an actor, playwright and director.
The Religious Reformer – Madhvacharya
Madhvacharya was the third of the trinity of philosophers who influenced Indian thoughts after the ages of the Vedas and Puranas. He came after
The Rebel With Kumar Gandharva
Born in 1924, Shivaputra Siddharamaiyya Komkali came to be called Kumar Gandharva, as gandharvas are mythical spirits in Hindu mythology with a flair for
Kengel Hanumanthaiah – The Political Powerhouse
Kengel Hanumanthaiah was the second Chief Minister of Mysore State from 30th March 1952 to 19th August 1956. He was the main force behind
The Radical Poet – Kanaka Dasa
Kanaka Dasa (1509-1609) was a great poet musician of Karnataka, in the tradition of Purandara Dasa. He belonged to the Kurube Gowda community, who