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| pseudonym = Srinivasa
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1891|6|6}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1891|6|6}}
| birth_place = Hungenahalli [[Malur|Malur taluk]], [[Kolar district]],  
| birth_place = Hungenahalli [[Malur|Malur taluk]], [[Kolar district]], [[Kingdom of Mysore]]
[[Mysore State]], British India
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|1986|6|6|1891|6|6}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|1986|6|6|1891|6|6}}
| death_place = [[Bangalore]], Karnataka, India
| death_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India
| occupation = Civil Servant, professor, writer
| occupation = {{hlist|Civil Servant|professor|writer}}
| nationality = [[India]]n
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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Maasti was born in 1891 at Hungenahalli in [[Kolar]] district of [[Karnataka]] in a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] speaking Sri [[Vaishnavaite]] family.{{cn|date=February 2021}} He spent his early childhood in [[Maasti]] village. He obtained a master's degree in [[English literature]] (Arts) in 1914 from [[Madras University]].<ref name=masti1>{{cite book|last=Ramachandra Sharama Ed.|first=Masti Venkatesha Iyengar|title=Masti|year=2004|publisher=Katha|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788187649502|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=e6VqgWouUmUC&q=masti+venkatesh+iyengar}}</ref>  After joining the [[Indian Civil Service]] (Known as the Mysore Civil Service in the days of the Maharaja of Mysore), he held various positions of responsibility in different parts of Karnataka, rising to the rank of District Commissioner. After 26 years of service, he resigned in 1943, as a protest when he did not get the post equivalent to a Minister, which he felt that he deserved, and a junior was promoted ahead of him.<ref name=masti1/> He wrote some pieces in English and then switched to writing in the Kannada language.<ref name=masti1/> He often used the pen name ''Srinivasa''.<ref name=letter/>
Maasti was born in 1891 at Hosahalli in [[Kolar]] district of [[Karnataka]] in a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] speaking Sri [[Vaishnavaite]] [[Brahmin]] family.<ref>{{Cite book|last1=Iyengar|first1=Masti Venkatesha|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=e6VqgWouUmUC&pg=PA11|title=Masti|last2=Sharma|first2=Ramachandra|date=August 2019|publisher=Katha|isbn=978-81-87649-50-2|language=en}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=February 2021}} He spent his early childhood in [[Maasti]] village. He obtained a master's degree in [[English literature]] (Arts) in 1914 from [[Madras University]].<ref name=masti1>{{cite book|last=Ramachandra Sharama Ed.|first=Masti Venkatesha Iyengar|title=Masti|year=2004|publisher=Katha|location=New Delhi|isbn=9788187649502|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=e6VqgWouUmUC&q=masti+venkatesh+iyengar}}</ref>  After joining the [[Indian Civil Service]] (Known as the Mysore Civil Service in the days of the Maharaja of Mysore), he held various positions of responsibility in different parts of Karnataka, rising to the rank of District Commissioner. After 26 years of service, he resigned in 1943, as a protest when he did not get the post equivalent to a Minister, which he felt that he deserved, and a junior was promoted ahead of him.<ref name=masti1/> He wrote some pieces in English and then switched to writing in the Kannada language.<ref name=masti1/> He often used the pen name ''Srinivasa''.<ref name=letter/>


[[File:Masti Venkatesh Iyengar.png|200px|thumb|right|Masti Venkatesh Iyengar]]
[[File:Masti Venkatesh Iyengar.png|200px|thumb|right|Masti Venkatesh Iyengar]]


==Works==
==Works==
He published his first work, ''Rangana Maduve'' in 1910. His last work was ''Maatugara Ramanna'', from 1985.<ref name=letter/> ''Kelavu Sanna  
He published his first work, ''Rangana Maduve'' in 1910. His last work was ''Maatugara Ramanna'', from 1985.<ref name=letter/> ''Kelavu Sanna Kathegalu'' (Some Short Stories) was his first notable work in modern Kannada literature. Maasti also crafted a number poems on various philosophic, aesthetic and social themes. He composed and translated several important plays and was the editor of the monthly journal ''Jivana'' (Life) from 1944 to 1965.
Kategalu'' (Some Short Stories) was his first notable work in modern Kannada literature. Maasti also crafted a number poems on various philosophic, aesthetic and social themes. He composed and translated several important plays and was the editor of the monthly journal ''Jivana'' (Life) from 1944 to 1965.


A prolific writer, he wrote more than 123 books in Kannada<ref name=letter>{{cite news|title=Man of letters|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/man-of-letters/article805272.ece|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=1 October 2010}}</ref> and 17 in English, over the course of seventy years. He won the [[Jnanpith Award]] in 1983 for his novel ''[[Chikavira Rajendra]]''. The story was about the last [[History of Kodagu|Rajah of Kodagu]].
A prolific writer, he wrote more than 123 books in Kannada<ref name=letter>{{cite news|title=Man of letters|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/man-of-letters/article805272.ece|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=1 October 2010}}</ref> and 17 in English, over the course of seventy years. He won the [[Jnanpith Award]] in 1983 for his novel ''[[Chikka Virarajendra|Chikka Veera Rajendra]].'' The story was about the last [[History of Kodagu|Rajah of Kodagu]].
 
He died on his 95th birthday in 1986.
==Demise==
Masti Venkatesh Iyengar died on his 95th birthday in 1986.
 
==Commemorations==
Since 1993, an award in his name, the "Masti Venkatesha Iyengar Award" is presented to well-known writers from Karnataka.<ref name=award>{{cite news|title=Masti Venkatesh Iyengar Award presented to Nisar Ahmed|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/masti-venkatesh-iyengar-award-presented-to-nisar-ahmed/article3124604.ece|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 June 2006}}</ref> His house is located in Basavanagudi area in Bangalore.<ref name=museum>{{cite news|title=Garbage doesn't spare even Masti's house|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/garbage-doesnt-spare-even-mastis-house/article4145661.ece|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 November 2012}}</ref> His house, located in Maasti village, [[Taluks of Karnataka|Maluru Taluk]] ([[Kolar District]]) has been converted into a library and maintained by the [[Government of Karnataka]].<ref name=library>{{cite news|title=Jnanpith writer Masti's house made into a library|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/30842/content/215869/F|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=16 October 2011}}</ref> Masti Residential School was started in his memory in 2006–07, at a nearby location.<ref name=school>{{cite news|title=Masti school bereft of building, staff|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/72193/masti-school-bereft-building-staff.html|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=28 May 2010}}</ref>
Since 1993, an award in his name, the "Masti Venkatesha Iyengar Award" is presented to well-known writers from Karnataka.<ref name=award>{{cite news|title=Masti Venkatesh Iyengar Award presented to Nisar Ahmed|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/masti-venkatesh-iyengar-award-presented-to-nisar-ahmed/article3124604.ece|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 June 2006}}</ref> His house is located in Basavanagudi area in Bangalore.<ref name=museum>{{cite news|title=Garbage doesn't spare even Masti's house|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/garbage-doesnt-spare-even-mastis-house/article4145661.ece|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 November 2012}}</ref> His house, located in Maasti village, [[Taluks of Karnataka|Maluru Taluk]] ([[Kolar District]]) has been converted into a library and maintained by the [[Government of Karnataka]].<ref name=library>{{cite news|title=Jnanpith writer Masti's house made into a library|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/30842/content/215869/F|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=16 October 2011}}</ref> Masti Residential School was started in his memory in 2006–07, at a nearby location.<ref name=school>{{cite news|title=Masti school bereft of building, staff|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/72193/masti-school-bereft-building-staff.html|access-date=3 October 2013|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=28 May 2010}}</ref>


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
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<br>'''Epics'''
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<br>'''Novels'''
<br>'''Novels'''
* [[Chikaveera Rajendra]] Historical Novel about the last king of [[Kodagu]]
* Chikaveera Rajendra
* [[Channabasava Nayaka]] Historical Novel about the last king among [[Nayak (ethnic group)|Nayakas]] of [[Shimoga]] District.
* Channabasava Nayaka
* [[Subbana (Book)|Subbana]]
* [[Subbana (Book)|Subbana]]
* Sheshamma
* Sheshamma

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Masti Venkatesh Iyengar
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Born(1891-06-06)6 June 1891
Hungenahalli Malur taluk, Kolar district, Kingdom of Mysore
Died6 June 1986(1986-06-06) (aged 95)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Pen nameSrinivasa
Occupation
  • Civil Servant
  • professor
  • writer
NationalityIndian
GenreFiction
SubjectKannada literature
Literary movementNavodaya

Masti Venkatesha Iyengar (6 June 1891 – 6 June 1986) was a well-known writer in Kannada language. He was the fourth among Kannada writers to be honored with the Jnanpith Award,[1] the highest literary honor conferred in India.[2] He was popularly referred to as Maasti Kannadada Aasti which means "Maasti, Kannada's Treasure". He is most renowned for his short stories. He wrote under the pen name Srinivasa. He was honoured with the title Rajasevasakta by then Maharaja of Mysore Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wadeyar.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Maasti was born in 1891 at Hosahalli in Kolar district of Karnataka in a Tamil speaking Sri Vaishnavaite Brahmin family.[3][citation needed] He spent his early childhood in Maasti village. He obtained a master's degree in English literature (Arts) in 1914 from Madras University.[4] After joining the Indian Civil Service (Known as the Mysore Civil Service in the days of the Maharaja of Mysore), he held various positions of responsibility in different parts of Karnataka, rising to the rank of District Commissioner. After 26 years of service, he resigned in 1943, as a protest when he did not get the post equivalent to a Minister, which he felt that he deserved, and a junior was promoted ahead of him.[4] He wrote some pieces in English and then switched to writing in the Kannada language.[4] He often used the pen name Srinivasa.[5]

Masti Venkatesh Iyengar

Works[edit | edit source]

He published his first work, Rangana Maduve in 1910. His last work was Maatugara Ramanna, from 1985.[5] Kelavu Sanna Kathegalu (Some Short Stories) was his first notable work in modern Kannada literature. Maasti also crafted a number poems on various philosophic, aesthetic and social themes. He composed and translated several important plays and was the editor of the monthly journal Jivana (Life) from 1944 to 1965.

A prolific writer, he wrote more than 123 books in Kannada[5] and 17 in English, over the course of seventy years. He won the Jnanpith Award in 1983 for his novel Chikka Veera Rajendra. The story was about the last Rajah of Kodagu.

Demise[edit | edit source]

Masti Venkatesh Iyengar died on his 95th birthday in 1986.

Commemorations[edit | edit source]

Since 1993, an award in his name, the "Masti Venkatesha Iyengar Award" is presented to well-known writers from Karnataka.[6] His house is located in Basavanagudi area in Bangalore.[7] His house, located in Maasti village, Maluru Taluk (Kolar District) has been converted into a library and maintained by the Government of Karnataka.[8] Masti Residential School was started in his memory in 2006–07, at a nearby location.[9]

Bibliography[edit | edit source]


Epics

  • Shri Rama Pattabisheka (Coronation of Shri Ram)


Novels

  • Chikaveera Rajendra
  • Channabasava Nayaka
  • Subbana
  • Sheshamma


Stories and Anthologies

  • Kelavu Sanna Kathegalu (Some Short Stories)
  • 100 Short stories in a number of volumes
  • Ranga's Marriage
  • Venkatashami's Love Affair


Plays

  • Kakanakote
  • Manjule
  • Yashodhara
  • Purandaradaasa
  • Bhattara Magalu
  • Shanthaa


Autobiography

  • Bhaava (Three Volumes)


Other

  • Subbanna (1928)
  • Sheshamma (1976)
  • Shanta (1923)
  • Talikoti (1929)
  • Yashodhara (1933)
  • Kannadad Seve (1930)
  • Arun (1924)
  • Tavare (1930)
  • Sankranti (1969)

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Jnanapeeth Awards". Ekavi. Archived from the original on 27 April 2006. Retrieved 31 October 2006.
  2. ↑ "Jnanpith Laureates Official listings". Jnanpith Website. Archived from the original on 13 October 2007.
  3. ↑ Iyengar, Masti Venkatesha; Sharma, Ramachandra (August 2019). Masti. Katha. ISBN 978-81-87649-50-2.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Ramachandra Sharama Ed., Masti Venkatesha Iyengar (2004). Masti. New Delhi: Katha. ISBN 9788187649502.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Man of letters". The Hindu. 1 October 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "Masti Venkatesh Iyengar Award presented to Nisar Ahmed". The Hindu. 26 June 2006. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "Garbage doesn't spare even Masti's house". The Hindu. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  8. ↑ "Jnanpith writer Masti's house made into a library". Deccan Herald. 16 October 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  9. ↑ "Masti school bereft of building, staff". Deccan Herald. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2013.

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