Geetha Nagabhushan (25 March 1942 – 28 June 2020) was an Indian writer, novelist and academic, known for her works in Kannada. She became the first woman writer in Kannada to receive the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for her novel "Baduku" in 2004.[1]
Early life
Geetha was born in 1942 in Savalagi to Shantappa and Sharanamma. She had 2 sisters and a brother.[2] Her father, who was also a freedom fighter, worked in a cloth factory in Gulbarga.[3]
Personal life
Geetha married twice. Nagabhushan was her second husband with whom she had two children. After few years of marriage, Geetha was separated and lived with children.[4]
Literary works
Geetha's most known writings are novels. She has also published short stories, research books and essays.[5]
Novels
Thaavareya Hoovu
Chandanada Chiguru
Mahaamane
Marali Mane
Saptavarnada Swapna
Maapura Thaayiya Makkalu
Hasimamsa Mattu Haddugalu
Aaghaatha
Avaanthara
Chakkiya Hareyada Dinagalu
Badalaaguva Bannagalu
Neelaganga
Preethisiddu Ninnanne
Mohvaa
Ninna Tholugalalli
Ninnolavu Nanagirali
Savati Srigandha
Nanna Ninna Naduve
Chitrada Haadu
Dhummasu
Erilithagalu
Asaregalu
Nanna Olavu Ninna Cheluvu
Dange
Abhimana
Baduku
Kage Muttitu
Baki
Kappu Nela Kempu Hoovu
Kaddumucchi
Story collections
Jwalantha
Avva Mattu Ithara Kathegalu
Kyadigi Banadaga Katheyagi Ninthavaru
Research works
Duruga Murugiyara Samskruthi
Dr. Geetha Nagabhushan's award winning novel, Baduku is now translated to English by Dr. Kusum Thantry and published by Kendra Sahitya Academy.
