Baraguru Ramachandrappa (born 18 October 1947) is an Indian essayist, lyricist, screenwriter, film director, socialist, writer, novelist, predominantly works in

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and President of the Textbook Revision Committee, in Karnataka Text Books Society (''KTBS'') from May 2015. In 2008, he was given an

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by the

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and

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, Karnataka. Ramachandrappa won the

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in 2002 for "Baruthe Ve Nav Baruthe Ve" in the film ''Thaayi'' and was given the

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in 2011 by the

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for his contribution to Kannada literature. His directorial debut film, ''Ondu Oorina Kathe'' (1978), fetched him the State award for best story writer for the year 1978–79. Since then, he has been the recipient of several awards, both national and international. His novel ''Suntaragali'' won the Karnataka Sahitya Academy award.

Biography

Ramachandrappa was born to Kenchamma and Rangadasappa in Baraguru village in the

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, Karnataka state. After completing his studies, he worked as a professor in the Kannada department of

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. He was the president of the Kannada Sahitya Academy for two years. He has made notable contributions as the Chairman of Kannada Development Authority as well as a member of various educational institutions,

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, literary and film based organizations. His contribution to Kannada literature includes novels, collection of poetry, short stories, drama, edition of other works and research and criticism for which he was awarded by the Karnataka Sahitya Academy. Class based society and its challenges is a theme that is well expressed in his creative works.

Literary works

Research and criticism * ''Saahithya Matthu Raajakaarana'' * ''Samskruthi Mattu Srujanasheelathe'' * ''Bandaaya Sahithya Meemanse'' * ''Samskruthi - Upa samskruthi'' * ''Vartamaana'' * ''Rajakeeya chinthane'' * ''Samskruthi: Shrama mattu srujanasheelathe'' * ''Parampareyondige Pisumathu'' * ''Kannada Sahityavemba Swatantrya Horata'' * ''Shabdavillada Yuddha'' * ''Cinema Ondu Janapada Kale'' * ''Maryaadastha Manushyaraagona'' Novels * ''Sootra'' * ''Ukkina Kote'' * ''Ondu Oorina Kathe'' * ''Benki'' * ''Surya'' * ''Sangappana Saahasagalu'' * ''Seelu Nela'' * ''Bharatha Nagari'' * ''Gaagina Mane'' * ''Swapna Mantapa'' * ''Shabari'' Collections of poems * ''Kanasina Kannik'' * ''Marakutika'' * ''Nettaralli Nenda Hoovu'' * ''Gulaama Geethe'' * ''Maguvina Haadu'' * ''Kaantesadalli Kavya'' (anthology) Short stories * ''Suntaragaali'' * ''Kappu Nelada Kempu Kaalu'' * ''Ondu Oorina Kathegalu'' (anthology) Drama * ''Kappu halage'' * ''Kote''

Awards

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* 1978–79: Best Story Writer – ''Ondu Oorina Kathe'' * 1978–79: Best Dialogue Writer – ''Ondu Oorina Kathe'' * 1983-84: Second Best Film - ''Benki * 1983–84: Best Story Writer - ''Benki'' * 1986–87: Second Best Film - ''Surya'' * 1988–89: Jury Special Award (Lyrics) – ''Kote'' * 1996–97: Best Film of Social Concern - ''Karadipura'' * 1996–97: Best Dialogue Writer - ''

Janumada Jodi ''Janumada Jodi'' is a 1996 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by T. S. Nagabharana and written by Baraguru Ramachandrappa, based on Pannalal Patel's 1941 Gujarati novel '' Malela Jeev''. The film was scripted by T. S. Nagabha ...

'' * 1999–00: Best Story Writer - ''

Hagalu Vesha ''Hagalu Vesha'' () is a 2000 Indian Kannada-language film directed, written and scripted by Baraguru Ramachandrappa starring Shiva Rajkumar and Reshma. It is the story of a man who revolts against the British rule and their taxation policy. The ...

'' * 1999–00: Best Lyricist - ''

'' * 2002–03: Second Best Film - ''Kshaama'' * 2003–04: Second Best Film - ''

Shanthi Shanti may refer to: In Sanskrit * Inner peace, a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress * Kshanti, one of the paramitas of Buddhism * Sh ...

'' * 2005–06: Best Film of Social Concern - ''Thayi'' * 2005–06: Best Lyricist - ''Thayi'' * 2007–08: Best Children's Film - ''Ekalavya'' * 2008–09: Best Story Writer - ''Ugragami'' * 2009–10: Best Film of Social Concern - ''Shabari'' * 2011: Best Lyricist - ''

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'' * 2012: Best Story Writer - '' Angulimala'' * 2014:

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Filmography

Ramachandrappa has been making films for more than thirty years. His debut film ''Ondu Oorina Kathe'' won him the Best Story Writer Award, Karnataka Government Film Awards in 1978. He has made several documentaries and most of his thirteen feature films have won either a Karnataka State Award or a National Film Award. His film '' Shanti'', with only one artist entered the ''

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''. In 2014 Karnataka State "Puttanna Kanagal Award" (Puttanna Kanagal was among the front runners in Kannada cinema's most successful film directors. In his memory and honor, this award is presented to the directors every year during the Karnataka State Awards function).

As Director

Others

References

External links

Sapnaonline.com

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