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Hans India
4 days ago
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- Hans India
Eminent Kannada poet H S Venkatesha Murthy no more
Bengaluru: Acclaimed Kannada poet and playwright H S Venkatesha Murthy, widely known as 'HSV', died at a private hospital here on Friday, sources said. Murthy was 80. He had been suffering from age-related ailments. He is survived by four sons, they said. He was a prolific writer, who contributed significantly to Kannada literature as an essayist, playwright, novelist, children's literature author, translator, critic, poet, and film song-story-dialogue writer. Murthy dedicated more than three decades to teaching at St. Joseph's Commerce College in Bengaluru. Murthy's poetry is well-known in Karnataka and frequently sung in popular Sugama Sangeeta or Bhavageethe (musical genre in which poetry in the Kannada language is set to music) stages. He has also penned lyrics for films such as 'Chinnari Mutha', 'America America' and 'Kirik Party' among others. His major plays include Uriya Uyyale, Agnivarna and Manthare. Murthy is a recipient of many awards and accolades and was the president of the 85th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held in Kalaburagi. He held a Doctorate of Literature for his research on 'Kannadadalli Kathana Kavanagalu'. Mourning Murthy's demise, the Karnataka government issued a notification ordering that his last rites be performed with full police honours. Expressing deep sorrow, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, Venkatesha Murthy, a distinguished writer with a vast readership, has left the literary world 'impoverished' by his departure. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar condoled the poet's death and noted that he enriched Kannada literature through his Bhavageethe.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Ramesh Aravind returns to Nagathihalli's America America universe
Nagathihalli Chandrashekar is currently in post-production for his latest film, America America 2—a title that instantly evokes memories of his 1997 cult classic, America America. While the upcoming project, starring Shanvi Srivastava, Nirup Bhandari, and Pruthvi Ambaar, is not a direct sequel, it carries the spirit and thematic resonance of the original, which still holds a cherished place among Kannada audiences. According to our source, in news that may thrill longtime fans, Ramesh Aravind—one of the original leads of America America—will be making a pivotal appearance in the new film. Our source explains that his inclusion is not just a decision to cash in on nostalgia, but serves as a narrative bridge connecting the emotional ethos of the past with today's storytelling.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Diganth Manchale joins Ramesh Aravind, Radhika Narayan in a role made for him: Director Akash Srivatsa
Radhika, Diganth and Ramesh Aravind Diganth Manchale is coming aboard Ramesh Aravind 's next. For the first time ever, the two actors will share screen space in Daiji , a film directed by Akash Srivatsa , Bangalore Times has exclusively learnt. The duo are set to play brothers, and in a nostalgic nod to Ramesh's cult classic, America America , their character names echo those from the Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar-directed film, Akash Srivatsa tells us. 'Ramesh sir plays Surya, Diganth essays Gagan, and Radhika Narayan plays Bhumi,' shares Akash, and reveals that the role was written with Diganth in mind. 'Since our film is a psychological thriller , Diganth's character brings in a softness and comic relief. He's the one who carries happala (papad) and uppinkayi (pickle) when he visits his brother in the UK,' he says.
