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Download Solution PDFWhich Kannada writer received the Sahitya Academy Award for his novel 'Swatantryada Ota'?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi.
Key Points
- An Indian author of short stories, novels, plays, and scripts is Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi.
- He uses the Kannada language when writing.
- The Muslim ethos and culture have been incorporated for the first time into original Kannada prose by him.
- The only other author from India to receive the Central Sahitya Academy twice for creative prose is him.
- He is the first writer in Kannada to receive the Bala Sahitya Puraskar award from the Central Sahitya Academy.
- Swathranthada Ota, his 1,110-page magnum opus, was published on March 18, 2012, at Ravindra Kalakshetra by Pandit Rajiv Taranath.
- For his book "Swatantryada Ota," he was honoured with the Sahitya Academy Award.
Additional Information
- Girish Karnad:
- Girish Karnad was an Indian actor, director, dramatist, and recipient of the Jnanpith Award.
- He also wrote in Kannada.
- Vaidehi:
- Indian author Vaidehi is renowned for her work in contemporary Kannada literature.
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