Krishnamoorthy Puranik
| Krishnamoorthy Puranik | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 September 1911 Bilagi, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Died |
12 November 1985 (aged 74)[1] Gokak, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Teacher, writer |
Krishnamoorthy Puranik (5 September 5 – 12 November 1985) was a headmaster from Gokak high school, who was awarded Karnataka Sahitya Academy for his work Mannina Magalu (Daughter of the Soil).
Puranik was born in Bilagi, a village in the Bagalkot district. He was a creative fiction writer. Some of his writings were made into successful Kannada and Tamil movies. They include "Dharma Devate" that was made into Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu, Kulavadhu, Sanaadi Appanna, Muttaide, and Halunda Tavaru. Puranik was a poet and also a short story writer.
References
- ↑ Bhatt, S. C. (2006). "Land and People of Indian States and Union Territories: In 36 Volumes. Karnataka". Gyan Publishing House. p. 547. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
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