Geetha Nagabhushan (25 March 1942 – 28 June 2020) was an Indian writer, novelist and academic, known for her works in Kannada. She became the first woman writer in Kannada to receive the Kendra Sahitya Academy Award for her novel "Baduku" in 2004.
Early life Geetha was born in 1942 in Savalagi to Shantappa and Sharanamma. She had 2 sisters and a brother."Ananya Mahila Chetana Malike: Geetha Nagabhushana" by L. V. Shanta Kumari, Sapna book house, p. 5 Her father, who was also a freedom fighter, worked in a cloth factory in Gulbarga."Ananya Mahila Chetana Malike: Geetha Nagabhushana" by L. V. Shanta Kumari, Sapna book house, p. 4
Personal life Geetha married twice. Nagabhushan was her second husband with whom she had two children. After few years of marriage, Geetha was separated and lived with children."Ananya Mahila Chetana Malike: Geetha Nagabhushana" by L. V. Shanta Kumari, Sapna book house, p. 10, 11
Literary works Geetha's most known writings are novels. She has also published short stories, research books and essays.Kannada Sahitya Kosha, Rajappa Dalavayi (ed), (), ೨೦೧೮, p. ೯೪೭ Novels Thaavareya Hoovu Chandanada Chiguru Mahaamane Marali Mane Saptavarnada Swapna Maapura Thaayiya Makkalu Hasimamsa Mattu Haddugalu Aaghaatha Avaanthara Chakkiya Hareyada Dinagalu Badalaaguva Bannagalu Neelaganga Preethisiddu Ninnanne Mohvaa Ninna Tholugalalli Ninnolavu Nanagirali Savati Srigandha Nanna Ninna Naduve Chitrada Haadu Dhummasu Erilithagalu Asaregalu Nanna Olavu Ninna Cheluvu Dange Abhimana Baduku Kage Muttitu Baki Kappu Nela Kempu Hoovu Kaddumucchi
Story collections Jwalantha Avva Mattu Ithara Kathegalu Kyadigi Banadaga Katheyagi Ninthavaru
Research works Duruga Murugiyara Samskruthi Dr. Geetha Nagabhushan's award winning novel, Baduku is now translated to English by Dr. Kusum Thantry and published by Kendra Sahitya Academy.
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