P. Lankesh

P. Lankesh
Born
Palyada Lankeshappa

(1935-03-08)8 March 1935
Konagavalli, Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Died25 January 2000(2000-01-25) (aged 64)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation(s)Writer, editor, filmmaker, poet, playwright, teacher
Notable workKereya Nerannu Kerege Chelli (1960)
Mussanjeya Katha Prasanga (1978)
Kallu Karaguva Samaya (1990)
SpouseIndira Lankesh
ChildrenGauri Lankesh, Kavitha Lankesh, Indrajit Lankesh
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Direction: 1976
Sahitya Akademi Award: 1993

Palya Lankesh (8 March 1935 – 25 January 2000) was an Indian poet, fiction writer, playwright, translator, screenplay writer and journalist who wrote in the language. He was also an award-winning film director.