Vaidehi (Kannada writer) facts for kids
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Vaidehi
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| Born | Vasanti 12 February 1945 Kundapur, Udupi, Karnataka, British India |
| Pen name | Vaidehi |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Kannada fiction |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award 2009 |
| Partner | K.L. Srinivasa Murthy |
| Children | 2 |
Janaki Srinivasa Murthy, known by her pen name Vaidehi, is a famous Indian writer. She was born on February 12, 1945. Vaidehi writes stories, poems, and plays in the Kannada language. She is known for her modern fiction and for writing about women's experiences. Vaidehi has won many important awards for her writing. One of her biggest awards is the Sahitya Akademi Award, which she received in 2009 for her short story collection called Krauncha Pakshigalu.
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About Vaidehi
Her Early Life
Vaidehi was born on February 12, 1945. Her parents were A. V. N. Hebbar and Mahalakshmi. She grew up in Kundapura in the Udupi district of Karnataka, India. Her family was large and traditional.
She went to Bhandarkar College in Kundapura. There, she earned a degree in Commerce. Her father was a lawyer, and her mother stayed at home. At home, they spoke a special type of Kannada called Kundapur Kannada. Vaidehi often uses this dialect in her stories.
How She Got Her Pen Name
Vaidehi got her pen name in a very interesting way. When she first started writing, she sent a story to a magazine called Sudha. But then she asked them not to publish it. The story was about real life, and she didn't want it shared.
However, the editor decided to publish the story anyway. To protect her, he changed her name to 'Vaidehi'. This name became very popular. She continued to use 'Vaidehi' for all her future writings.
Her Family Life
Vaidehi married K. L. Srinivasa Murthy when she was 23 years old. They have two daughters, Nayana Kashyap and Pallavi Rao. After getting married, Vaidehi moved to Shivamogga. Later, her family moved to Udupi and then to Manipal, where they live now.
Vaidehi's daughter, Nayana Kashyap, is also a writer. She translates books from Kannada to English. Nayana has translated five of Vaidehi's novels into English.
Vaidehi's Books
Vaidehi has written many different types of books. She writes short stories, novels, poems, and even plays for children.
Short Story Collections
- Mara Gida Balli (1979)
- Antharangada Putagalu (1984)
- Gola (1986)
- Samaja Shastrajneya Tippanige (1991)
- Hagga Kate (1992)
- Ammacchi Yemba Nenapu (2000)
- Hagalu Geechida Nenta
- Krouncha Pakshigalu
Beautiful Essays
- Mallinathana Dhyana (1996)
- Meju Mattu Badagi
- Jatre
Novels
- Asprushyaru (1992)
Poetry Collections
- Tottilu Tuguva Hadu
- Bindu Bindige (1990)
- Parijatha (1999)
- Hoova Kattuva Haadu (2011)
Plays for Children
Vaidehi has written many fun plays for kids.
- Dham Dhoom Suntaragali
- Mookana Makkalu
- Gombe Macbeth
- Danadangura
- Nayimari Nataka
- Kotu Gumma
- Jhum Jham Aane Mathu Putta
- Surya Banda
- Ardhachandra Mitayi
- Hakki Haadu
- Somari Olya
Biographies (Life Stories)
Vaidehi has also written books about the lives of famous people.
- Nenapinangaladalli Mussanjehothu (about Kota Lakshminarayana Karanth)
- Sediyapu Nenapugalu (about Sediyapu Krishna Bhatta)
- Illiralare Allige Hogalare (about B. V. Karanth)
Translated Works
She has translated books from other languages into Kannada.
- Bharathiya Mahileyara Swathanthra Horata (from Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya's "Indian women's freedom struggle")
- Belliya Sankolegalu (from Maithreyi Mukkhopadhyaya's "Silver Shakles")
- Surya Kinnariyau (from Swapna Dutta's "Sun Fairies")
- Sangeetha Samvada (from Bhaskar Chandavarkar's "Lecture on Music")
Awards and Recognition
Vaidehi has received many awards for her amazing writing.
- Nrupatunga Award (2022)
- Sahitya Akademi Award (2009) for her book Krouncha Pakshigalu
- Geetha Desai Datti Nidhi (1985, 1992)
- Vardhamana Udayonmukha Award (1992)
- Katha Award (1992, 1997)
- Anupama Award (1993)
- Karnataka State Sahitya Akademi Award (1993, 1998)
- Sahtya Kama Award
- Sadodita Award (2001)
- Sudha Weekly Award
- Daana Chintamani Attimabbe Award (1997) by the Government of Karnataka
- Attimabbe Award
See also
In Spanish: Vaidehi para niños
- List of Indian writers
