Vani (writer)

M. N. Subbamma
Vani
Vani
BornM. N. Subbamma
1912 (1912)
Srirangapatna, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
Died1988 (aged 75–76)
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Pen nameVani
OccupationNovelist
NationalityIndian
Literary movementNavya
Notable worksShubhamangala
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[1][2] directed by top Kannada directors.

  1. ^ Mohan Lal (2006). The Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature (Volume Five (Sasay To Zorgot). Sahitya Akademi. p. 4489. ISBN 81-260-1221-8.
  2. ^ Subramanyam, Lakshmi; T. V. Subramanyam (2000). Third eye: Women Writings from Karnataka. Srishti Publishers & Distributors. p. 153. ISBN 81-87075-60-0.