Kumbar Veerabhadrappa


Veerabhadrappa Kumbar,, popularly known by the pen name KumVee, is an Indian novelist, poet, story writer and critic in the Kannada language. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2007 for his work Aramane.

Early life

KumVee was born on 1 October 1953 in Kotturu, a town in the Bellary District of Karnataka, to Kumbar Halappa and Kotramma. KumVee's family includes his wife Annapoorna, and three sons: Purarava, Shalivahana, and Pravara.

Career

KumVee taught Kannada in many schools for 35 years in the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. After retirement, he moved back to his native Kotturu with his family.

Writing style

He uses the local Ballary dialect of Kannada in his writings to convey the sensitivities of the life he has experienced. This is the main strength of KumVee's writing.

Books

Collection of poems

Divi seemeya Haadu
  • ''Rajanaramanege Kavya''

Story/ collection of stories

  • Raayalaseema
  • Nigi Nigi Hagalu
  • Manne Modalu
  • Koole
  • Koormavathara
  • Doma Mattitara Kathegalu
  • Bhaalare Vichitram
  • Inaadaroo Saayabeku
  • Kumvee Ayda Kathegalu
  • Bhagavathi KaaduKarivemala
  • Apoorva Chintamani Kathe
  • Sushile Emba Naayiyoi Vaagili Emba Graamavoo
  • Enter the DragonKumVee Bareda KathegaluIdu Bari Katheyallo Anna
  • ''Kum Vee 70 Kathe 50''

Novels

  • Hemareddy mallammana Katheyu
  • Ekaambara
  • Kappu
  • Beli mattu Hola
  • Aasthi
  • Kotra Highschoolige Seriddu
  • Yaapillu
  • Shyamanna
  • Kendada Male
  • Bete
  • Pakshigalu
  • Pratidwandi
  • Hanuma
  • Aramane
  • Beliya Hoogalu
  • Aarohana
  • NijalingaKattegondu KaalaKilubuShwaanaavalambanakariEllo Jogappa NinnaramaneEncounter
  • ''Jai Bhajarangabali''

Biographies

  • Chaplin
  • Rahula saakrutsayana
  • Neetaji Subhasha Chandra Bose
  • Subhadramma mansur
  • ''Sri Krishna Devaraya''

Autobiography

  • Gandhi Classu

Translation

  • Chinnda tene
  • Telugu Kathegalu
  • Ondu Peeligeya Telugu Kathegalu
  • Tanna maarga
All the above four translations have been published by "Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi". In addition to this, KumVee has translated more than 300 stories from many languages.

Edits

  • Kathegalu-1989

Work in visual media

Manamechhida HudugiDore Kotreshi KanasuKendada MaleKoormavatara Bhagavati Kaadu
  • ''Beli mattu Hola''

Noted awards