Geetha Nagabhushan
Born(1942-03-25)25 March 1942
Savalagi, Gulbarga (Kalaburagi), Karnataka
Died28 June 2020(2020-06-28) (aged 78)
Kalaburagi
OccupationWriter

Geetha Nagabhushan (25 March 1942 – 28 June 2020) was an Indian writer, novelist and academic, known for her works in Kannada. She became the first woman writer in Kannada to receive the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for her novel "Baduku" in 2004.[1]

Early life

Geetha was born in 1942 in Savalagi to Shantappa and Sharanamma. She had 2 sisters and a brother.[2] Her father, who was also a freedom fighter, worked in a cloth factory in Gulbarga.[3]

Personal life

Geetha married twice. Nagabhushan was her second husband with whom she had two children. After few years of marriage, Geetha was separated and lived with children.[4]

Literary works

Geetha's most known writings are novels. She has also published short stories, research books and essays.[5]

Novels

  • Thaavareya Hoovu
  • Chandanada Chiguru
  • Mahaamane
  • Marali Mane
  • Saptavarnada Swapna
  • Maapura Thaayiya Makkalu
  • Hasimamsa Mattu Haddugalu
  • Aaghaatha
  • Avaanthara
  • Chakkiya Hareyada Dinagalu
  • Badalaaguva Bannagalu
  • Neelaganga
  • Preethisiddu Ninnanne
  • Mohvaa
  • Ninna Tholugalalli
  • Ninnolavu Nanagirali
  • Savati Srigandha
  • Nanna Ninna Naduve
  • Chitrada Haadu
  • Dhummasu
  • Erilithagalu
  • Asaregalu
  • Nanna Olavu Ninna Cheluvu
  • Dange
  • Abhimana
  • Baduku
  • Kage Muttitu
  • Baki
  • Kappu Nela Kempu Hoovu
  • Kaddumucchi

Story collections

  • Jwalantha
  • Avva Mattu Ithara Kathegalu
  • Kyadigi Banadaga Katheyagi Ninthavaru

Research works

  • Duruga Murugiyara Samskruthi

Dr. Geetha Nagabhushan's award winning novel, Baduku is now translated to English by Dr. Kusum Thantry and published by Kendra Sahitya Academy.

References

  1. ↑ "Geeta Nagabhushan's essays portray plight of women - KARNATAKA - The Hindu". Thehindu.com. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Ananya Mahila Chetana Malike: Geetha Nagabhushana" by L. V. Shanta Kumari, Sapna book house, p. 5
  3. ↑ "Ananya Mahila Chetana Malike: Geetha Nagabhushana" by L. V. Shanta Kumari, Sapna book house, p. 4
  4. ↑ "Ananya Mahila Chetana Malike: Geetha Nagabhushana" by L. V. Shanta Kumari, Sapna book house, p. 10, 11
  5. ↑ Kannada Sahitya Kosha, Rajappa Dalavayi (ed), (ISBN 978-81-939213-0-2), ೨೦೧೮, p. ೯೪೭


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