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Baraguru Ramachandrappa

バラグル・ラーマチャンドラッパ

Baraguru Ramachandrappa

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1947-10-18 （Baragur, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India）
Nationality
India
Languages
Kannada, English
Residence History
Baragur (birthplace) → Bangalore (residence/work)

Career

Occupations
Professor, Writer, Film director, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Socialist
Active Years
1970-
Affiliations
Bangalore University (Kannada Department), Kannada Sahitya Academy (former President), Kannada Development Authority (former chairman/member), Karnataka Textbook Society — Textbook Revision Committee (President)
Memberships
Kannada Sahitya Academy, Kannada Development Authority

Awards

National Film Award for Best Lyrics
2002
Work: "Baruthe Ve Nav Baruthe Ve" from the film Thaayi
Category: 作詞
Organization: Government of India (National Film Awards)
Result: 受賞
Pampa Award
2011
Work: For contribution to Kannada literature
Organization: Government of Karnataka
Result: 受賞
Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award
Work: Novel 'Suntaragaali'
Organization: Karnataka Sahitya Academy
Result: 受賞
Karnataka State Film Awards (various)
1979
Work: Film 'Ondu Oorina Kathe'
Category: ベストストーリー／脚本
Organization: Government of Karnataka (Karnataka State Film Awards)
Result: 受賞
Puttanna Kanagal Award
2014
Work: For achievements in film directing
Organization: Government of Karnataka
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Suntaragaali

Short story collection

A collection of short stories focusing on rural life and class issues, often depicting struggles of marginalized people.

class conflictrural societysocial justice

Ondu Oorina Kathe

Novel / Film (director's debut)

Work known also as the author's directorial debut; it portrays local life and social structures.

communityhuman relationssocial critique
Adaptations
  • [Film] Ondu Oorina Kathe (film) / Baraguru Ramachandrappa (1978)

Marakutika

Poetry collection

A poetry collection reflecting on individual and society, labor, and culture.

laborculturehuman dignity

Shabari

Novel / Film (social concern)

A work addressing social issues; it was adapted to film and received state film awards.

social issuesperspective of the marginalizedreform
Adaptations
  • [Film] Shabari (film) / Baraguru Ramachandrappa (2009)

Bibliography

  • Saahithya Matthu Raajakaarana
  • Samskruthi Mattu Srujanasheelathe
  • Bandaaya Sahithya Meemanse
  • Sootra
  • Ukkina Kote
  • Ondu Oorina Kathe
  • Benki
  • Surya
  • Suntaragaali
  • Marakutika
  • Kanasina Kannik
  • Kaantesadalli Kavya

Adaptations

  • Many works have been adapted to film (e.g. Ondu Oorina Kathe, Shabari, Thaayi)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Associated with the Bandaya movement — anti-establishment, socially engaged styleRealist approach focusing on class and social issues
Recurring Motifs
class strugglecontrast between rural and urban lifefolk culture and traditions

Legacy

Baraguru Ramachandrappa is an influential figure in Kannada literature and cinema, known for works addressing social themes. He has received numerous state and national awards and contributed to education and textbook revision.

Academic Societies

  • Kannada Sahitya Academy

In Popular Culture

  • The film 'Shanti' drew attention for being made with a single artist and was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Trivia

  • 'Shanti' was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records in the single-artist film category.
  • Served as President of the Textbook Revision Committee, Karnataka Textbook Society from May 2015 to 2021.
  • Has produced a wide range of works including poetry, novels, plays, and film scripts.