About D. K. Chowta
Lived 1938 – 2019 (aged 81). D. K. Chowta was an Indian author and businessperson.
Darbe Krishnananda Chowta (1 June 1938 – 19 June 2019) was an Indian businessman, writer, artist, and theatre personality. At the time of his death he was the general secretary of the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath a position he had also served in previously.
Biography Chowta was born in Darbhe Meeyappadau, near Manjeshwar, Kerala, in a Tulu-speaking Bunt family. His other works include Pattu Pajjelu, Darmettimaye, Uri Ushnada Maye and Mittabailu Yamunakka. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by Mangalore University.
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Who was D. K. Chowta?
Indian businessman
When was D. K. Chowta born?
D. K. Chowta was born on 1 June 1938 in Kerala.
When did D. K. Chowta die?
D. K. Chowta died on 19 June 2019 in Bengaluru, India.
What was D. K. Chowta's occupation?
D. K. Chowta was an author and businessperson.
What nationality was D. K. Chowta?
D. K. Chowta was Indian.
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