V. K. Gokak
Indian writer (1909-1992) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 82
Vinayaka Krishna Gokak, abbreviated in Kannada as Vi. Kru. Gokak, was an Indian writer in the Kannada language and a scholar of English and Kannada literatures.
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About this person
He was the fifth writer to be honoured with the Jnanpith Award in 1990 for Kannada language, for his epic Bharatha Sindhu Rashmi which deals with the Vedic age. In 1961, Gokak was awarded the Padma Shri from the Government of India.
Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1992 · aged 82
The same award as V. K. Gokak
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