A. N. Murthy Rao

A.N. Murthy Rao

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Born (1900-06-16)June 16, 1900
Akkihebbalu, Mandya district, Karnataka
Died August 23, 2003(2003-08-23) (aged 103)
Occupation Professor, Writer
Nationality India
Genre Fiction
Literary movement Navodaya

Akkihebbalu Narasimha Murthy Rao (June 16, 1900—August 23, 2003) was a Kannada author.

Though popular for his atheistic thoughts and writings, he has also written dramas, short stories and in addition headed a couple of government assignments. He was the first director of the Kannada & Sanskriti Department, spearheaded by Kengal Hanumanthaiah.

Biography

Born at Akkihebbalu in (Mandya District), he studied in Mysore and later taught English at Mysore University. He was the first Director of Kannada and Culture Department of the Karnataka Government and also presided over the 56th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held in 1984.

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