Veerabhadrappa Kumbar, popularly known by the pen name KumVee, is an Indian novelist, poet, story writer and critic in the Kannada-language. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2007 for his work Aramane.
Early life
KumVee was born on 1 October 1953 in Kotturu, a town in Bellary District of Karnataka to Kumbar Halappa and Kotramma. KumVee's family members includes wife Annapoorna and sons Purarava (elder), Shalivahana and younger son Pravara.
Career
KumVee taught Kannada in many schools for 35 years in the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh. After retirement he move to his native Kotturu with his family.
Writing Style
He uses the local Ballary dialet of Kannada in his writings to convey the sensitivities of the life he experienced. This is the main strength of KumVee's writing.
Books
Collection of poems
Divi seemeya Haadu
Rajanaramanege Kavya
Story/ Collection of Stories
Raayalaseema
Nigi Nigi Hagalu
Manne Modalu
Koole
Koormavathara
Doma Mattitara Kathegalu
Bhaalare Vichitram
Inaadaroo Saayabeku
Kumvee Ayda Kathegalu
Bhagavathi Kaadu
Karivemala
Apoorva Chintamani Kathe
Sushile Emba Naayiyoi Vaagili Emba Graamavoo
Enter the Dragon
KumVee Bareda Kathegalu
Idu Bari Katheyallo Anna
Kum Vee 70 Kathe 50
Novels
Hemareddy mallammana Katheyu
Ekaambara
Kappu
Beli mattu Hola
Aasthi
Kotra Highschoolige Seriddu
Yaapillu
Shyamanna
Kendada Male
Bete
Pakshigalu
Pratidwandi
Hanuma
Aramane
Beliya Hoogalu
Aarohana
Nijalinga
Kattegondu Kaala
Kilubu
Shwaanaavalambanakari
Ello Jogappa Ninnaramane
Encounter
Jai Bhajarangabali
Biographies
Chaplin
Rahula saakrutsayana
Neetaji Subhasha Chandra Bose
Subhadramma mansur
Sri Krishna Devaraya
Autobiography
Gandhi Classu
Translation
Chinnda tene
Telugu Kathegalu
Ondu Peeligeya Telugu Kathegalu
Tanna maarga ( Stories of Dr Abburi Chayadevi)
All the above four Translations have been published by "Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi" . In addition to this, KumVee has Translated more than 300 stories from many languages.
Edits
Kathegalu-1989
Work in Visual Media
Manamechhida Hudugi
Dore
Kotreshi Kanasu
Kendada Male
Koormavatara
Bhagavati Kaadu
Beli mattu Hola
Noted Awards
Rajyotsava Prashasti
Honorary Doctorate from Karnataka University of Dharwad
Sahitya Akademi Award (2007) - Returned in October 2015 on protest for intolerance in India. Nrupatunga Award Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award Awarded Thrice.