Guru Dutt was a man of many talents – he was an actor, director, writer and choreographer. His films Kaagaz Ke Phool, Pyaasa and Saahib, Bibi Aur Ghulam are classic studies of unrequited love, angst and pain. They carry social messages and have been subjects of study for budding filmmakers to this day. His Childhood […]
Offbeat Tales and Emotions – Girish Kasaravalli
Girish Kasaravalli is a well known Kannada film director who has won the Golden Lotus for four out of the 13 films that he’s directed in the last three decades. He is known to be a perfectionist and probably the only Kannada film director who has not moved from parallel cinema to commercial cinema with […]
A Playwright Par Excellence – Girish Karnad
Girish Karnad is an eminent playwright, actor, screenwriter, and movie director in Kannada. During the 1960s, Girish Karnad rose to prominence as one of the eminent playwrights in Kannada, and he introduced a new wave of plays that were entirely different. Girish Karnad revolutionized Kannada writing in the same way as Badal Sarkar, Mohan Rakesh, […]
The Master of Spin Bowling – E A S Prasanna
The Indian spin quartet of the 1960s and 1970s is spoken about in tones of awe even today. Erapalli Anantharao Srinivas Prasanna was an indisputable part of the spin attack that had batsmen across the world in its thrall. His Early Days E A S Prasanna was born on May 22, 1940 in Bangalore, Karnataka. […]
Actor, Singer and Superstar – Dr. Rajkumar
Dr. Rajkumar was a well known actor and singer in Karnataka and at his peak, his very name generated a furor in the state. Having done more than 200 films, Rajkumar wooed his audience with his talented skills as a director and his captivating voice. He was referred as Gaana Gandharva which can be literally […]
The Legendary Cartoonist – B.V. Ramamurthy
B.V. Ramamurthy was a renowned cartoonist whose cartoons were published in newspapers across Karnataka. Not only was B.V. Ramamurthy a good cartoonist, he also had a good knowledge of English and Kannada. His cartoons were published daily in major local newspapers like Deccan Herald, Prajavani, Mayura, and Sudha. The tribulations of Mr. Citizen have been […]
The Spin Wizard – B S Chandrashekhar
A right wrist withered by polio was converted into a weapon that struck fear in the hearts of batsmen across the world. This fact can give inkling about the kind of determination with which ace spinning legend B S Chandrashekhar faces life. The Beginning of the Journey Bhagwath Subramanya Chandrashekhar was born on May 17, […]
The King of Spin – Anil Kumble
It’s a name that conjures up an image of steely determination hidden behind a façade of courtly gentlemanliness. As one of India’s top sports persons, Anil Kumble has won accolades and applause for his demeanor and performance both on and off the field. The Initial Days of His Journey Anil Kumble was born on October […]
The Renowned Writer and Rebel – Aa.Na.Kru
Kannada literature has carved a niche for itself in the huge repertoire of literary brilliance India has to offer in various languages. For starters Kannada has won as many Jnanpith Awards as Hindi has, which is the most commonly spoken language in India. This shows the prowess and the reach of the literature of Karnataka. […]
Personalities in Karnataka
Karnataka has produced many well-known personalities. Many from other states of India have moved to Karnataka and achieved a lot for themselves and the state. We want to introduce you to successful entrepreneurs, sportsmen/women, scientists, authors etc. Please help us by suggesting names, categories, and intro for each name. Astrologer Beauty Queens Business Cartoonists Education […]