Geetha Nagabhushan
Geetha Nagabhushan (25 March 1942 – 28 June 2020) was an Indian writer and novelist, known for her works in Kannada. She became the first woman writer in Kannada to receive the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for her novel "Baduku" in 2004.[1]
Geetha Nagabhushan | |
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| Born | 25 March 1942 |
| Died | 28 June 2020 (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Writer |
Early life
Geetha was born in 1942 in Savalagi to Shantappa and Sharanamma. She had 2 sisters and a brother.[2] Her father, who was also a freedom fighter, worked in a cloth factory in Gulbarga.[3]
Personal life
Geetha married twice. Nagabhushan was her second husband with whom she had two childen. After few years of marriage, Geetha was separated and lived with children.[4]
Literary works
Geetha's most known writings are novels. She has also published short stories, research books and essays.[5]
Novels
- Thaavareya Hoovu
- Chandanada Chiguru
- Mahaamane
- Marali Mane
- Saptavarnada Swapna
- Maapura Thaayiya Makkalu
- Hasimamsa Mattu Haddugalu
- Aaghaatha
- Avaanthara
- Chakkiya Hareyada Dinagalu
- Badalaaguva Bannagalu
- Neelaganga
- Preethisiddu Ninnanne
- Mohvaa
- Ninna Tholugalalli
- Ninnolavu Nanagirali
- Savati Srigandha
- Nanna Ninna Naduve
- Chitrada Haadu
- Dhummasu
- Erilithagalu
- Asaregalu
- Nanna Olavu Ninna Cheluvu
- Dange
- Abhimana
- Baduku
- Kage Muttitu
- Baki
- Kappu Nela Kempu Hoovu
- Kaddumucchi
Story collections
- Jwalantha
- Avva Mattu Ithara Kathegalu
- Kyadigi Banadaga Katheyagi Ninthavaru
Research works
- Duruga Murugiyara Samskruthi
References
- ↑ "Geeta Nagabhushan's essays portray plight of women - KARNATAKA - The Hindu". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ↑ "Ananya Mahila Chetana Malike: Geetha Nagabhushana" by L. V. Shanta Kumari, Sapna book house, p. 3
- ↑ "Ananya Mahila Chetana Malike: Geetha Nagabhushana" by L. V. Shanta Kumari, Sapna book house, p. 4
- ↑ "Ananya Mahila Chetana Malike: Geetha Nagabhushana" by L. V. Shanta Kumari, Sapna book house, p. 10, 11
- ↑ Kannada Sahitya Kosha, Rajappa Dalavayi (ed), (ISBN:978-81-939213-0-2), ೨೦೧೮, p. ೯೪೭
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