K. V. Akshara Explained

K. V. Akshara
Birth Name:Kunthigode Vibuthi Akshara
Parents:K. V. Subbanna
Occupation:writer, playwright

K.V. Akshara is a director,[1] playwright and writer in the Kannada language. He is the son of the writer K.V. Subbanna. He is a prominent figure in contemporary Kannada theatre.

Akshara presently heads Ninasam, the theatre group and cultural complex in Heggodu, Karnataka, founded by his father.[2] [3] He is also the treasurer of "Ninasam" society.[4]

Early life and education

After attending primary education at Heggodu village and Sagar town, he studied theatre at National School of Drama, New Delhi and at Workshop Theatre, University of Leeds in the United Kingdom.[3]

Awards and recognitions

Publications

K.V. Akshara has written more than 15 books in Kannada on Drama, theatre and performing arts and translated books on theatre to Kannada language.[3] He has also translated and directed dramas written by William Shakespeare.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: K V Subbanna honoured with State Sahitya Academy award . Deccan Herald . 10 April 2004 . 28 September 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204839/http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr102004/d4.asp . 4 March 2016 . dead .
  2. News: Shishunala Sharif's music not given due recognition . 10 September 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071027175939/http://www.hindu.com/2006/09/10/stories/2006091003140300.htm . dead . 27 October 2007 . . 28 September 2012.
  3. Web site: Indian Perspectives on Collaboration. British Council. U K. 28 September 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121004082741/http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-arts-perspectivesoncollaboration.htm. 4 October 2012.
  4. News: S . Bageshree . It takes a village.. . The Hindu (Magazine). Chennai . 8 September 2012 . 28 September 2012.
  5. Web site: Archived copy . 18 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160325143500/http://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/files2015-16/PressReleasePresentationOfSNAAwardsForTheYear2014-English.pdf . 25 March 2016 . dead .
  6. News: Ganesh . Deepa . Winter's tale in summer month . The Hindu . 29 March 2012 . 28 September 2012.

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