G. P. Rajarathnam (1909–1979), known by his

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as Bhramara ''(meaning:Bee)'', was a

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. Rajarathnam was well known for composing poems for children. Nissar Ahmed, once quoted as "he understood the minds of children, and their need. Some of his works have remained a challenge for

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even today". Rajarathnam wrote on

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. A road has been named after him in

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, of the

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Personal life

Rajarathnam was born in 1909, in Gundlupet, Chamrajnagar, Karnataka. His ancestors belonged to Tirukkanapur agrahara of Tamil Nadu's Naga city. They migrated to

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, Karnataka in 1906. Rajarathnam's wives were Lalithamma and Seethamma.

Career

Rajarathnam wrote 230 works in 338 publications including books such as ''Rathnana Padagalu'' ''(Meaning: Ratna's words)'' and ''Nagana Padagalu'' ''(Meaning: Naga's words)'', and children's poems such as ''Nayi Mari Nayi Mari'' ''(Meaning: Puppy dog, puppy dog)'', ''Bannadha Thagadina Thuthoori'' ''(Meaning: Colorful metalfoil trumpet)'' and ''Ondhu-Yeardu'' ''(Meaning: One-Two)''. His works were known to be a confluence of all religions. He was the teacher of Kannada poet Dr.Shivarudrappa.

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Filmography

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Olave Mandara ''Olave Mandara'' is a 2011 Indian Kannada road movie written and directed by Jayatheertha, and starring debutantes Srikanth and Aakanksha Mansukhani in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Rangayana Raghu, Veena Sundar, Nassar and Sad ...

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Kallara Santhe ''Kalara Santhe'' is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Sumana Kittur. The film features Yash, Hariprriya in the lead roles. The film revolves around a young man who is let down by the system decides to commit suic ...

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Suntaragaali ''Suntaragaali'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada language romantic action film directed by Sadhu Kokila and written by Ranganath. Besides direction, Sadhu Kokila has composed the music and also enacted in a supporting role. The main cast includes Dars ...

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Havina Hede ''Havina Hede'' () is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by V. Somashekhar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film featured Rajkumar and Sulakshana playing the pivotal roles. The film was written by M. D. Sundar and ha ...

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Popular songs

* "Helkolokondoru"

References

Citations

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rajarathnam, G.P. 1909 births 1979 deaths Indian children's writers Kannada-language writers Poets from Karnataka 20th-century Indian poets Kannada poets People from Chamarajanagar Kannada people Indian socialists