Karanam Pavan Prasad | |
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| Born | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Novelist, Playwright |
| Alma mater | Bangalore University |
| Genre | Fiction, Drama |
| Subject | Philosophy, Realism, Contemporary |
| Notable works | Karma Nunni |
Karanam Pavan Prasad is an Indian author, novelist and playwright in Kannada language. He gained notability with his first novel Karma. [1] [2] His second novel was Nunni. He is considered a prominent new-age Kannada writer with a vast and growing readership. [3]
Prasad was born in the Bangalore district in Karnataka. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Bangalore University.
His theatrical productions led him to Kannada literature. [4] [5] His second play Purahara was well-received by theatre enthusiasts, he acted in the role of Arab Adil Shaw. [6] In 2013 he took a break from theatre to focus on Karma. Initially, he received accolades from S. L. Bhyrappa, while Karma garnered both appreciation and criticism for its bold craftsmanship and conservative undertones. Karma was later translated into English.
He started his career as a theatre director and playwright. He is working as a User Interface Designer, simultaneously engaging himself in research, literature study and writing.
His second novel Nunni [8] was released on 25 September 2015. It made a critical analysis of Christian missionaries. Nun is the protagonist. [9] Prasad was than listed as a prominent Kannada writer. His 'Mother Elisa' character resembles Mother Teresa, [10] It raised significant debates about truth, harmony, and service. His novel Grastha considered science and philosophy based on Indian aesthetics. [11] Subsequently, he authored a novel titled "Rayakonda" in the dark humor genre, which garnered varied responses and was subsequently hailed as a new direction in his writing style and intellectual journey [12] He is a best-selling novelist. [13] Sattu is his recent novel, characterized by an intricate blend of philosophical and surreal themes. [14]
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