About Huilgol Narayana Rao
Lived 1884 – 1971 (aged 86). Huilgol Narayana Rao was an Indian playwright, lawyer and poet.
Huilgol Narayana Rao (4 October 1884 - 4 July 1971) was a popular Indian playwright in the modern Kannada literature and a freedom fighter. Narayana Rao is best known as the poet who composed the then state anthem of the Karnataka State Udayavagali Namma Cheluva Kannada Nadu which heralded the birth of Karnataka . The popular song was sung by Huilgol Narayan Rao and Gangubai Hanagal at Karnataka Unification Conference held in 1924, which was also the venue which hosted the 1924 Indian National Congress Session in Belgaum.
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Who was Huilgol Narayana Rao?
Playwright and poet
When was Huilgol Narayana Rao born?
Huilgol Narayana Rao was born on 4 October 1884 in Gadag district.
When did Huilgol Narayana Rao die?
Huilgol Narayana Rao died on 1 July 1971 in Hubli.
What was Huilgol Narayana Rao's occupation?
Huilgol Narayana Rao was a playwright, lawyer and poet.
What nationality was Huilgol Narayana Rao?
Huilgol Narayana Rao was Indian.
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