About Vani
Lived 1912 – 1988 (aged 75–76). Vani was an Indian novelist, screenwriter and writer.
Vani (; 1912–1988) was a Kannada writer. She was born in Srirangapatna (near Mysore). Her father B. Narasinga Rao was an advocate. She was bestowed the "Rajaseva Saktha" title by Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wodeyer of Mysore Palace. Three of her novels — Shubhamangala, Eradu Kanasu and Hosa Belaku — were made into successful Kannada movies directed by top Kannada directors.
Novels
Bidugade Chinnada Panjara Mane Magalu Avala Bhagya Kaveria Madilalli Anjali Baleya Neralu Anireekshita Ale Nele Shishiragana Hoovu mullu Premasethu Trishula Sulgna Savadhana Bale Hosa Belaku Eradu Kanasu Shubhamangala
Story collections (Kathaa Sankalana) Kasturi Arpane Naneya maduve Aparupada Attithi Babu Bharthane Happy Birthday
Vachana Sangraha Navanitha
Awards 1962 – Karnataka State Award. 1972 – Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award
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Who was Vani?
writer
When was Vani born?
Vani was born in 1912 in Srirangapatna.
When did Vani die?
Vani died in 1988 in Mysore.
What was Vani's occupation?
Vani was a novelist, screenwriter and writer.
What nationality was Vani?
Vani was Indian.
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