M. K. Indira | |
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| Born | Mandagadde Krishnarao Indira 5 January 1917 Thirthahalli, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Died | 15 March 1994 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable works | Phaniyamma, Gejje Pooje |
| Spouse | Krishna Rao |
Mandagadde Krishnarao Indira (Kannada: ಮಂಡಗದ್ದೆ ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾವ್ ಇಂದಿರ; 5 January 1917 – 15 March 1994) was a well-known Indian novelist in the Kannada language. She wrote novels like Phaniyamma which won various prestigious awards. She started writing novels at the age of forty-five.[1]
Early life
Indira was born on 5 January 1917 to T. Suryanarayana Rao and Banashankaramma in Thirthahalli, in the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore of British India. Her native village was Narasimharajapura in Chikmagalur district. Her formal education lasted for seven years before she got married at age twelve to M. Krishna Rao. She studied Kannada poetry and had a good knowledge of Hindi literature.[1] Indira met renowned writer Triveni when she was in Mandya.Triveni appreciated her writing which motivated her to write stories and novels and publish them. She died at the age of 77.
Career
Indira's first novel was Tungabhadra which was published in 1963. This was followed by Sadananda (1965), Gejje Pooje (1966) and Navaratna (1967).Gejje Pooje was made into a film by director Puttanna Kanagal in 1969. Her most well-known work is Phaniyamma which was published in 1976. Phaniyamma is based on the life of a child widow whom Indira knew during her childhood.[2] It was made into a film by director Prema Karanth and went on to win many international awards.[3] Indira's other novels made into films were Gejje Pooje, Hoobana (made as Mutthu Ondu Mutthu) and Poorvapara.
Awards
Indira's novels, Tungabhadra, Sadananda, Navaratna and Phaniyamma won her the Kannada Sahitya Akademi awards.[1] This award is given to the best Kannada literature annually. In view of her contribution to literature, an award is constituted in Indira's name and given to the best women writers.[4] Thejaswini Niranjana translated Phaniyamma to English, which won her the Sahitya Akademi of India award.
Novels and Stories ಕಾದಂಬರಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕಥೆಗಳು
- ಸದಾನಂದ
- ತುಂಗಭದ್ರಾ
- ಗೆಜ್ಜೆ ಪೂಜೆ
- ಫಣಿಯಮ್ಮ
- ಗಿರಿ ಬಾಲೆ
- ಮಧುವನ
- ಮನ ತುಂಬಿದ ಮಡದಿ
- ಹೆಣ್ಣಿನ ಆಕಾಂಶೆ
- ತಾಪದಿಂದ ತಂಪಿಗೆ
- ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಚಾರಿ
- ಕಲಾದರ್ಶಿ
- ಶಾಂತಿಧಾಮ
- ನವರತ್ನ
- ಅಂಬರದ ಅಪ್ಸರೆ
- ನಗಬೇಕು
- ನವಜೀವನ
- ಪವಾಡ
- ಕಲ್ಪನಾ ವಿಲಾಸ
- ದಶವತಾರ
- ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ
- ಬಾಡಿಗೆಗೆ
- ಕಥೆಗಾರ
- ಆಭರಣ
- ಮನೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟು ನೋಡು
- ಕನ್ಯಾಕುಮಾರಿ ಯಾರಿಗೆ
- ರಸವಾಹಿನಿ
- ನಾಗವೀಣಾ
- ಆತ್ಮಸಖಿ
- ಡಾಕ್ಟರ್
- ತಪೋವನದಲ್ಲಿ
- ಚಿದ್ವಿಲಾಸ
- ಜಾತಿ ಕೆಟ್ಟವಳು
- ಸುಖಾಂತ
- ಯಾರು ಹಿತವರು
- ಹೂಬಾಣ
- ಪುಟ್ಟಣ್ಣ ಕನಗಲ್
- ವರ್ಣಲೀಲೆ
- ಹಸಿವು
- ಬಿದಿಗೆ ಚಂದ್ರಮ ಡೊಂಕು
- ಕೂಪ
- ಕೂಚು ಭಟ್ಟ
- ಜಾಲ
- ಗುಂಡ
- ಮುಸುಕು
- ಕವಲು
- ಮೋಹನಮಾಲೆ
- ಅನುಭವ ಕುಂಜ
- ನೂರೊಂದು ಬಾಗಿಲು
- ತೆಗ್ಗಿನ ಮನೆ ಸೀತೆ
- ಪೂರ್ವಾಪರ
- ಹಂಸಗಾನ
- ತಾಳಿದವರು
- ಮನೋಮಂದಿರ
- ವಿಚಿತ್ರ ಪ್ರೇಮ
- ಒಂದೇ ನಿಮಿಷ
- ಪೌರ್ಣಮಿ
- ಭಾವ ಬಂಧನ
Movies Based on M. K. Indira's Novels
| Movie | Language | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Gejje Pooje | Kannada | Gejje Pooje |
| Sadananda |
Kannada Sadananda | |
| Phaniyamma | Kannada | Phaniyamma |
| Muthu Ondu Muthu | Kannada | Hoobaana |
| Jaala | Kannada | Jaala |
| Giribaale | Kannada | Giribaale |
| Musuku | Kannada | Musuku |
| Noorondu Baagilu | Kannada | Noorondu Baagilu |
| Kalyana Mandapam | Telugu | Gejje Pooje |
| Ahista Ahista (1981 film) | Hindi | Gejje Pooje |
| Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | Hindi | Gejje Pooje |
| Thaaliya Salangaiya | Tamil | Gejje Pooje |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Susie J. Tharu, Ke Lalita (1991), p138
- ↑ Barbara Koenig Quart (1988) p251
- ↑ "Theatre personality Prema Karanth dead". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 30 October 2007. Archived from the original on 31 October 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2007.
- ↑ "Literary awards". Online Edition of The Deccan Herald, dated 2007-02-12. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2007.
References
- Susie J. Tharu, Ke Lalita (1991). Women Writing in India: 600 B.C. to the Present. Feminist Press. ISBN 1-55861-029-4.
- Barbara Koenig Quart (1988). Women Directors: The Emergence of a New Cinema. Praeger/Greenwood. ISBN 0-275-93477-2.