Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Kannada Poet H S Venkatesha Murthy Passes Away at 80
HS Venkatesha Murthy, a renowned Kannada poet and playwright, has passed away at the age of 80 due to health issues.
He was a significant contributor to Kannada literature, having written poems, plays, and film lyrics.
He also taught at St. Joseph's College in Bengaluru for over three decades.
His work includes lyrics for films like 'Chinnari Mutha' and plays such as 'Uriya Uyyale'.
Murthy was also the president of the 85th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana.
His death is a considerable loss to Kannada literature.
H S Venkatesha Murthy, a Kannada poet and playwright, died at 80.
He was a prolific writer and contributed to Kannada literature in various forms.
Murthy taught at St. Joseph’s College in Bengaluru for over three decades.
He wrote lyrics for films including ‘Chinnari Mutha’ and ‘Kirik Party’.
Murthy served as president of the 85th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana.
- Who
- H S Venkatesha Murthy
- What
- Death of Kannada poet and playwright
- When
- Friday, May 30
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- Age-related ailments
- Deceased
- H S Venkatesha Murthy
- Age at Death
- 80
- Place of Death
- Bengaluru
- Cause of Death
- Age-related ailments
- Profession
- Poet, Playwright
- Notable Works
- Lyricist for 'Chinnari Mutha,' 'America America,' and 'Kirik Party'
- Role
- 85th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana President
Sources
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