Bio
Most acclaimed critic and short story writer. More than 15 books in his credit. Earlier he was Professor of English In Karnataka university, Dharwad. He was chairman of Karnataka Sahitya Akademi. As a critic He played major role in shaping navya literary movement in Kannada. He is recipient of Karnataka Sahitya Akademi award and Rajyotsava award. He is pioneer member of Dharawada Sahitya Sambrama.