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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.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
H.S Venkatesha Murthy, celebrated Kannada poet dies at 81 in Bengaluru. More details
Renowned Kannada poet, playwright, and scholar Dr. H.S. Venkatesha Murthy, popularly known as HSV, died on Friday, in Bengaluru due to age-related health complications. He was 81. Also Read - Strains surface in Siddaramaiah–DK Shivakumar equation as Deputy CM objects to engineer transfers in Karnataka Born in 1944 in Hodigere village of Channagiri taluk, Davanagere district, HSV's contributions to Kannada literature spanned more than five decades. A professor of Kannada by profession, he taught at St. Joseph's College of Commerce in Bengaluru for over 30 years. His academic pursuit also saw him earning a Ph.D. with a dissertation on 'Kathanakavanas in Kannada,' reflecting his deep engagement with narrative poetry. HSV emerged during the Navya literary movement, beginning with his first poetry collection Parivrutta in 1968. Over the years, he published more than 100 works across genres including poetry, plays, and children's literature. His poems, known for their lyrical simplicity and philosophical depth, were widely popular in the Bhavageethe tradition. Among his acclaimed poetry collections are Bagilu, Badiva Janagalu, Saugandhika, and Moovattu Malegaala. His plays like Hejjegalu, Agnivarna, and Ondu Sainika Vruttanta also received critical acclaim. Also Read - 'No apology, no release': Karnataka stands united against Kamal Haasan's Kannada comment Beyond literature, HSV made significant contributions to Kannada cinema and television. He wrote lyrics and dialogues for films such as Chinnari Mutha, Kotreshi Kanasu, America America, and Kirik Party. His title songs for iconic TV serials like Mukta and Mahaparva remain etched in public memory. He received several awards during his lifetime, including the Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award, the Rajyotsava Award, and the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize. He also presided over the 85th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held in Kalaburagi, one of the highest literary honours in the state. More details about the last rites of HSV are yet to revealed by the family. Many prominent personalities from Kannada cinema and literature are expected pay their tributes to the poetic giant.
