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K. V. Subbanna

के वी सुब्बण्ण

Literature & writing Karnataka Great mind of history

Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna was an acclaimed dramatist and writer in Kannada. He was the founder of the world-famous NINASAM drama institute.

BORN

20 February 1932

DIED

16 July 2005

HONOUR

Padma Shri in arts

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Key facts

Born
20 February 1932, Heggodu
Died
16 July 2005, Heggodu
State of birth
Heggodu, Karnataka
Sector
Literature & writing
Profession
Indian dramatist (1932-2005)
Gender
Male

Biography

Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna was an acclaimed dramatist and writer in Kannada. He was the founder of the world-famous NINASAM drama institute. Founded in 1949 in Heggodu, Sagara. Ninasam, under the guidance of K.V. Subbanna, made significant contribution to Kannada theatre and other performing arts. He was awarded, in 1991, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts, in recognition of his contribution to enrich rural Karnataka with the world's best films and the delight and wonder of the living stage. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2004.

Summary based on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed by the RochakDuniya editorial team.

Timeline

  1. 1932Born in Heggodu
  2. 1991Awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award
  3. 2003Awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award
  4. 2005Dies in Heggodu
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