Vani (Writer)
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Vani was a renowned Kannada writer. She was born in Srirangapatna
(12 km from Mysore). Her father B. Narasinga Rao was a renowned advocate in Srirangapatna. He was bestowed with “Rajaseva Saktha” title by Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wodeyer of Mysore Palace. Three of her novels (Shubhamangala
, Eradu Kanasu and Hosabelaku) became famous Kannada movies.
, a feat since girls in those times did not go to school. Her passion for writing started at a very young age. She was married at the age of ten to M.N Nanjundaiah, an advocate by profession. Other literary contributors from her family include Triveni (Anasuya Shankar
), BM Sri(B. M. Srikantaiah
) and Aryambha Pattabhi.
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Vani’s novels handled day-to-day issues that readers could relate to. They dealt with strength and emancipation of women in a tradition-bound society. Her thought provoking writing handled social issues that were prevalent in those times.
Srirangapatna
Srirangapatna is a town in Mandya district of the Indian state of Karnataka...
(12 km from Mysore). Her father B. Narasinga Rao was a renowned advocate in Srirangapatna. He was bestowed with “Rajaseva Saktha” title by Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wodeyer of Mysore Palace. Three of her novels (Shubhamangala
Shubhamangala
Shubhamangala is a 1975 Kannada movie film by the popular film director Puttanna Kanagal. The movie starred Aarathi & Srinath in lead roles and Shivaram, Ambareesh, upasane seetharam in pivotal roles. The movie is based on a famous kannada novel of the same name by writer Vani , though the story...
, Eradu Kanasu and Hosabelaku) became famous Kannada movies.
Personal life
Vani studied until SSLCSSLC
The Secondary School Leaving Certificate is a certification obtained by a student on successful completion of an examination at the end of study at the secondary schooling level in India.- Relevance of the SSLC :...
, a feat since girls in those times did not go to school. Her passion for writing started at a very young age. She was married at the age of ten to M.N Nanjundaiah, an advocate by profession. Other literary contributors from her family include Triveni (Anasuya Shankar
Anasuya Shankar
Anasuya Shankar , popularly known by her pen name as Triveni, was a writer of modern Kannada fiction. She advocated the woman's point of view and was among the first of such writers in Kannada, which later included Anupama Niranjana and M. K. Indira...
), BM Sri(B. M. Srikantaiah
B. M. Srikantaiah
B M Srikanthaiah was one of the most influential authors, writers and translators of Kannada literature.-Early life and education:He was born in Sampige village, Tumkur District Gubbi taluk...
) and Aryambha Pattabhi.
Contribution to Kannada literature
In 1944 “Kasturi”, Vani's first Kathasankalana (Story collection) was released. From then onwards she contributed 33 books to Kannada literatureKannada literature
Kannada literature is the corpus of written forms of the Kannada language, a member of the Dravidian family spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka and written in the Kannada script....
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Vani’s novels handled day-to-day issues that readers could relate to. They dealt with strength and emancipation of women in a tradition-bound society. Her thought provoking writing handled social issues that were prevalent in those times.
- Novels -19
- Kathasankalana (Collection of Short Stories)– 6
- Nataka (Drama) -6
- Vachana Sangraha (Poetry) - 1
Novels
- Bedugade
- Chinnada Panjara
- Mane Magalu
- Avala Bhagya
- Kaveria Madilalli
- Anjali
- Baleya Neralu
- Anirekshita
- Ale Nelle
- Shishiragana
- Hoovu mullu
- Prema sethu
- Trishula
- Sulgna Savidhana
- Bale
Story Collections (Kathaa Sankalana)
- Kasturi
- Arpane
- Naneya maduve
- Aparupada Attithi
- Babu Bharthane
- Happy Birthday