Vani (writer) explained

M. N. Subbamma
Caption:Vani
Pseudonym:Vani
Birth Name:M. N. Subbamma
Birth Place:Srirangapatna, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
Death Place:Mysore, Karnataka, India
Occupation:Novelist
Nationality:Indian
Movement:Navya
Notableworks:Shubhamangala
Eradu Kanasu
Hosa Belaku

Vani (Kannada: ವಾಣಿ; 1912–1988) was a Kannada writer. She was born in Srirangapatna (near Mysore). Her father B. Narasinga Rao was an advocate. She was bestowed the "Rajaseva Saktha" title by Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wodeyer of Mysore Palace. Three of her novels - Shubhamangala, Eradu Kanasu and Hosa Belaku - were made into successful Kannada movies[1] [2] directed by top Kannada directors.

Novels

Story collections (Kathaa Sankalana)

Vachana Sangraha

Awards

  1. 1962 – Karnataka State Award.
  2. 1972 – Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mohan Lal. The Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature (Volume Five (Sasay To Zorgot). 2006. Sahitya Akademi. 81-260-1221-8. 4489.
  2. Book: Subramanyam, Lakshmi. T. V. Subramanyam . Third eye: Women Writings from Karnataka. 2000. Srishti Publishers & Distributors. 81-87075-60-0. 153.