Veerabhadrappa Kumbar (born 1 October 1953), popularly known by the pen name KumVee, is an Indian novelist, poet, story writer and critic in the Kannada language. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2007 for his work Aramane.
Early life
KumVee was born on 1 October 1953 in Kotturu, a town in the Bellary District of Karnataka, to Kumbar Halappa and Kotramma. KumVee's family includes his wife Annapoorna, and three sons: Purarava (the eldest), Shalivahana, and Pravara (the youngest).
Career
KumVee taught Kannada in many schools for 35 years in the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. After retirement, he moved back to his native Kotturu with his family.
Writing style
He uses the local Ballary dialect of Kannada in his writings to convey the sensitivities of the life he has experienced. This is the main strength of KumVee's writing.
Books Collection of poems
Divi seemeya Haadu Rajanaramanege Kavya
Story/ collection of stories Raayalaseema Nigi Nigi Hagalu Manne Modalu Koole Koormavathara Doma Mattitara Kathegalu Bhaalare Vichitram Inaadaroo Saayabeku Kumvee Ayda Kathegalu Bhagavathi Kaadu Karivemala Apoorva Chintamani Kathe Sushile Emba Naayiyoi Vaagili Emba Graamavoo Enter the Dragon KumVee Bareda Kathegalu Idu Bari Katheyallo Anna Kum Vee 70 Kathe 50
Novels
Hemareddy mallammana Katheyu Ekaambara Kappu Beli mattu Hola Aasthi Kotra Highschoolige Seriddu Yaapillu Shyamanna Kendada Male Bete Pakshigalu Pratidwandi Hanuma Aramane Beliya Hoogalu Aarohana Nijalinga Kattegondu Kaala Kilubu Shwaanaavalambanakari Ello Jogappa Ninnaramane Encounter Jai Bhajarangabali
Biographies
Chaplin Rahula saakrutsayana Neetaji Subhasha Chandra Bose Subhadramma mansur Sri Krishna Devaraya
Autobiography
Gandhi Classu
Translation Chinnda tene Telugu Kathegalu Ondu Peeligeya Telugu Kathegalu Tanna maarga ( Stories of Dr Abburi Chayadevi)
All the above four translations have been published by "Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi". In addition to this, KumVee has translated more than 300 stories from many languages.
Edits
Kathegalu-1989
Work in visual media
Manamechhida Hudugi Dore Kotreshi Kanasu Kendada Male Koormavatara Bhagavati Kaadu Beli mattu Hola
Noted awards Rajyotsava Prashasti Honorary Doctorate from Karnataka University of Dharwad Sahitya Akademi Award (2007) - Returned in October 2015 on protest for intolerance in India. Nrupatunga Award Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award Awarded Thrice. Nadoja Awardthehindu.com
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