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| M. N. Subbamma | |
|---|---|
 Vani | |
| Born | M. N. Subbamma 1912 (1912) Srirangapatna, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Died | 1988 (aged 75–76) Mysore, Karnataka, India |
| Pen name | Vani |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Literary movement | Navya |
| Notable works | Shubhamangala Eradu Kanasu Hosa Belaku |
Vani (Kannada: ವಾಣಿ; 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
References
- ^ Mohan Lal (2006). The Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature (Volume Five (Sasay To Zorgot). Sahitya Akademi. p. 4489. ISBN 81-260-1221-8.
- Subramanyam, Lakshmi; T. V. Subramanyam (2000). Third eye: Women Writings from Karnataka. Srishti Publishers & Distributors. p. 153. ISBN 81-87075-60-0.