K. V. Akshara

K.V. Akshara is a director, playwright and writer in the Kannada language. He is the son of the writer K.V. Subbanna. He is a prominent figure in contemporary Kannada theatre.

Akshara presently heads Ninasam, the theatre group and cultural complex in Heggodu, Karnataka, founded by his father. He is also the treasurer of "Ninasam" society.

Early life and education After attending primary education at Heggodu village and Sagar town, he studied theatre at National School of Drama, New Delhi and at Workshop Theatre, University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Karnataka Sahitya Academy award

Cinemada Yantrabhase, 1981 (with K V Subbanna) Ranga Aveeshane, 1982 Hadiharayada Hadugalu, 1985 Rangabhoomiya Mukhaanatra, 2008, 2010 Ranga Prapancha, 2010 Swayamvaraloka Sahyadri Kanda