Bio
One who started Dalit literature in kannada. Eminent Poet, Playwright, thinker and activist. His poetry Holemadigarahadu gave a new dimension to kannada literature. His popular autobiography is Oorukeri translated in to many Indian languages including English. He was president of Kannada book authority and ex member of Karnataka legislative council. Recipient of Karnataka Sahitya Akademi award, Rajyotsava award and Nadojapuraskara.