K. V. Subbanna

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K.V. Subbanna
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Born	20 February 1932 Heggodu, Sagara, Karnataka
Died	16 July 2005 Heggodu, Sagara, Karnataka
Occupation	Playwright, Theatre, Writer,
Nationality	India
Genres	Fiction
Literary movement	Navya
Influences Shantaveri Gopalagowda, Mahatma Gandhi

Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna (Kannada: ಕುಂಟಗೋಡು ವಿಭೂತಿ ಸುಬ್ಬಣ್ಣ) (20 February 1932-16 July 2005) was an acclaimed dramatist and writer in Kannada. He was the founder of the world famous NINASAM (Neelanakantheshwara Natya Sangha) drama institute.^[1] Founded in 1949 in Heggodu, Sagara, Ninasam, under the guidance of K.V. Subbanna, made significant contribution to Kannada theatre and other performing arts.^[1] He was awarded, in 1991, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts,^[2] 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 during 2004-05.

Under the influence of Shantaveri Gopala Gowda, a senior leader of the socialist movement in Karnataka, Subbanna espoused socialist ideology, to which he was committed throughout his life.^[3] To promote Kannada dramas Subbanna set up training centres in various parts of Karnataka. He also established Akshara Prakashana, a publishing house, to publish literature in Kannada related to theatre, which included translations of plays from other languages.

Awards and recognition

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Notes

^ ^a ^b History of Ninasam is explained by "Chaman Ahuja". "Committed to culture and creativity". Online Edition of The Tribune, dated 1999-02-14. 1999, The Tribune. Retrieved 2007-04-14.
^ 1991 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Journalism, Literature, and the Creative Communication Arts - K. V. Subbanna
^ "'At this age, I am learning more from others'". Online webpage of The Times of India (The Times of India). 2004-05-12. Retrieved 2007-07-15.
^ "K V Subbanna honoured with State Sahitya Academy award". Deccan Herald. 10 April 2004. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
^ [1]

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External links

Sudhanva Deshpande, 'The World was his Stage', [2]
Remembering Subbanna at kamat.com

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Persondata
Name	Subbanna, K. V.
Alternative names
Short description	Indian dramatist
Date of birth	20 February 1932
Place of birth	Heggodu, Sagara, Karnataka
Date of death	16 July 2005
Place of death	Heggodu, Sagara, Karnataka

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