K. V. Akshara

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.

K. V. Akshara
Born
Kunthigode Vibuthi Akshara
Occupation(s)writer, playwright
ParentK. V. Subbanna

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
  • Sangeet Natak Akademi award[5]
  • Karnataka Sahitya Academy award[3]
  • Karnataka Nataka Academy fellowship[3]

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]

  • Cinemada Yantrabhase, 1981 (with K V Subbanna)
  • Ranga Aveeshane, 1982
  • Hadiharayada Hadugalu, 1985
  • Rangabhoomiya Mukhaanatra, 2008, 2010
  • Ranga Prapancha, 2010
  • Swayamvaraloka
  • Sahyadri Kanda

References
  1. "K V Subbanna honoured with State Sahitya Academy award". Deccan Herald. 10 April 2004. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  2. "Shishunala Sharif's music not given due recognition". The Hindu. 10 September 2006. Archived from the original on 27 October 2007. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  3. "Indian Perspectives on Collaboration". U K: British Council. Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  4. S, Bageshree (8 September 2012). "It takes a village." The Hindu (Magazine). Chennai. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  5. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. Ganesh, Deepa (29 March 2012). "Winter's tale in summer month". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 September 2012.


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