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ವರ್ಗ:Articles with hCards Dr. Beluru Raghunandan is a prominent name among the young poets of Kannada Literature. His famous works have been published in genres like poetry, children's literature, drama, stories, column writing, travel literature and research writing. He is a widely acclaimed poet, critic and dramatist in Kannada Theatre.

Early Life
Being born to Ramesh B. R and Subbulakshmi C, in Beluru town of Hassan district, Beluru Raghunandan was raised by his grandparents. He has a sister and a brother. He has written more than 400 kattupada (vachanas) with the penname 'Shwetapriya Guruve' in the name of his sister Shweta (Vijayalakshmi).

Education
His schooling started in Sowmyanayaki Kindergarten. Indiramma was his first teacher who taught him to write. He completed his Junior Primary Education in Bapuji Vidya Samsthe, Beluru and Gnyana Jyothi Vidya Mandir, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru; Senior Primary Education in Government H.P.B.S School and Highschool in Junior college, Beluru. PUC in Hoysala college, Bengaluru and Graduation (Kannada as his optional) in Y.D.D First Grade College, Beluru. He completed graduation in Beluru and got his post-graduation qualification in Kannada literature from Hema Gangotri of Hassan district which is one of the examination centres of Mysore University.

He successfully completed his post-graduation in Kannada, winning three gold medals which were in the name of Sri. K.V. Puttappa, Dr. Chaduranga Subramanya Raje Aras and Smt. H. L. Nagarathnamma Sri Lakshmana Shetty. Also he has received his M.Phil degree in DeJaGow's Analaa and Dushtabuddhi Plays: A Study from the Vidyaranya Kannada Vishwavidyalaya, Hampi and has been awarded the degree of Doctor Of Philosophy for his thesis on Kannada Theatre and Cinema: Philosophical Thinking's in Person's Perspective from the same university.

He has also been trained for four years in the GAMAKA art (the traditional art of Karnataka of reciting the epic poems musically) under the tutelage and guidance of Vidushi B. K. Vanamala of Beluru and successfully completed the Paareena (senior) grade examination conducted by the Gamaka Kala Parishad with a distinction.

Career
Dr. Beluru Raghunandan started his teaching career in his childhood itself. He taught the children of class 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th when he was studying is class 7th for which he used to get paid upto ₹2 - ₹5. Later he got an opportunity to teach in Netaji School,Beluru while he was still in High School. Since then he started his teaching career and currently he is an Assisstant Professor.

He continued teaching in various schools and colleges of Beluru simultaneously with his studies until Post-Graduation. Subsequently he started teaching in Shantala College, Hoysala College and Sarvodaya Schools of Beluru and in the year 2009, he was appointed as an Kannada Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Collegiate Education by the Government of Karnataka. He has even worked as an anchor in Udaya T.V for an year and has served as the Principal of Arabindo School, Canara Bank Layout. Initially he was appointed in Sulibele, Hosakote and currently he is working as an Assistant Professor in Kannada department for Post Graduation and Research Centre in Government First Grade College, Vijayanagara, Bangalore.

Apart from tutoring he has been teaching dance and drama to the children of schools and colleges of Beluru since the beginning of his career. In addition to this, he tutored the children of Beluru for ten years by establishing Vijayalakshmi Tutorials. Based on all these calculations, it has been more than 25 years since Beluru Raghunandan has started his teaching career and teaching-practicing dance and drama. He started his career as a teacher in early childhood.

He also served as member of Karnataka Nataka Academy in the year 2012 nominated by Government of Karnataka.

Kaajaana
Established in 2010, Kaajaana is an organisation working culturally mainly in the fields of literature, theatre and cinema. Over the last decade, kaajaana has been doing a number of programs which includes Kavya Kammata, Ranga Kammata, Chinnara Kaajaana, Sasya Kaajaana, Cine Kaajaana and numerous other programs. Publishing books is also one of the main pathways of Kaajaana. Working on the enormous possibilities of nature and expression, Kaajaana continues to work with many dreams and hopes again and again. Kaajaana organises "Kaajaana Kavya Kammata" every year in Kuppalli for hundreds of new poets. It has also been awarding the promising young poets of new generation with "Kaajaana Puraskara". And has also been awarding "Kaajaana Ranga Puraskara" to budding yet promising theatre persons. Kaajaana has produced several plays as well. It has been doing Kavya Kaajaana Programs in Government Schools and other districts of Karnataka state. More and more new projects are being developed timely by Kaajaana. Kaajaana Publication has so far published books in the genres of poetry, autobiography, criticism, research and editing. Dr. Beluru Raghunandan has founded this Kaajaana and has been working as its force. Many young writers are making their way through Kaajaana.

Personal Life
Beluru Raghunandan is married to Mrs. Lakshmi who is his close relative. Mrs. Lakshmi Raghunandan is a B.E. graduate and works as an engineer in a private company. He has two children, Gokula Sahrudaya and Udayaravi. Gokula Sahrudaya, eldest son of Beluru Raghunandan, has a keen interest in theatre. By the age of ten, he has been acclaimed for his role in the one-act play "Chitte" directed by the renowned theatre person Krishnamurthy Kavathar. This is a unique endeavour in Kannada theatre. Gokula Sahrudaya has been in the theatre since he was 3 years old.

Beluru Raghunandan is passionate for theatre, music and travel.

Literary Works
Beluru Raghunandan is well known in Kannada literary world. He has written poetry, drama, children's literature and more.

Poetry

 * Shwethapriya / ಶ್ವೇತಪ್ರಿಯ
 * Kannadi Munde Nintaga / ಕನ್ನಡಿ ಮುಂದೆ ನಿಂತಾಗ
 * Kavishailada Kavitegalu / ಕವಿಶೈಲದ ಕವಿತೆಗಳು
 * Hasuru / ಹಸುರು
 * Sonneyaguva Kaaya / ಸೊನ್ನೆಯಾಗುವ ಕಾಯ
 * Raaga Ranga / ರಾಗರಂಗ (Theatre songs written so far / ಈವರೆಗಿನ ರಂಗಗೀತೆಗಳು)
 * Maggada Mane / ಮಗ್ಗದ ಮನೆ

Children's Literature


 * Chinnaariya Chitra / ಚಿನ್ನಾರಿಯ ಚಿತ್ರ
 * Nisarga Mattu Gubbacchi / ನಿಸರ್ಗ ಮತ್ತು ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ
 * Haaruva Aane / ಹಾರುವ ಆನೆ
 * Makkala Mantapa / ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಮಂಟಪ

Kattupada


 * Noorondu Vachanagalu / ನೂರೊಂದು ವಚನಗಳು
 * Arivu Tore / ಅರಿವು ತೊರೆ
 * Bettalu / ಬೆತ್ತಲು
 * Amma / ಅಮ್ಮ

Travelogue


 * Jeevanmukhi Teestha / ಜೀವನ್ಮುಖಿ ತೀಸ್ತಾ

Drama Literature


 * Raktavarne / ರಕ್ತವರ್ಣೆ
 * Saalu Maragala Taayi Timmakka / ಸಾಲು ಮರಗಳ ತಾಯಿ ತಿಮ್ಮಕ್ಕ
 * Tippperudra / ತಿಪ್ಪೆರುದ್ರ
 * Bhoomi / ಭೂಮಿ
 * Roopa Roopagalanu Daati / ರೂಪ ರೂಪಗಳನು ದಾಟಿ
 * Bombay Mithai / ಬೊಂಬಾಯ್ ಮಿಠಾಯಿ
 * Belakina Angadi / ಬೆಳಕಿನ ಅಂಗಡಿ
 * Mohana Tarangini / ಮೋಹನ ತರಂಗಿಣಿ
 * Sharmishthe / ಶರ್ಮಿಷ್ಠೆ (One- Act Play / ಏಕ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ನಾಟಕ)
 * Rubiks Cube / ರುಬಿಕ್ಸ್ ಕ್ಯೂಬ್
 * Dahanaagni / ದಹನಾಗ್ನಿ
 * Toredu Jeevisabahude / ತೊರೆದು ಜೀವಿಸಬಹುದೆ
 * Aayaama / ಆಯಾಮ
 * Udho Udho Yallavva / (Folk One- Act Play / ಜನಪದ ಏಕ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ನಾಟಕ )
 * Chitte / ಚಿಟ್ಟೆ (One- Act Play / ಏಕ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ನಾಟಕ)
 * Garbha / (One- Act Play / ಏಕ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ನಾಟಕ)
 * Clean and Clear Paayakhaane / ಕ್ಲೀನ್ ಆಂಡ್ ಕ್ಲಿಯರ್ ಪಾಯಖಾನೆ

Tales


 * Rangi / ರಂಗಿ
 * Edi Ammayya / ಏಡಿ ಅಮ್ಮಯ್ಯ
 * Appa Kaaneyaagiddane haagu Itara Kathegalu / ಅಪ್ಪ ಕಾಣೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದಾನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಇತರ ಕಥೆಗಳು
 * Mayura / ಮಯೂರ
 * Aagamana / ಆಗಮನ
 * Ondu Moote Akki / ಒಂದು ಮೂಟೆ ಅಕ್ಕಿ

These stories have been published in various kannada newspapers.

Column writing


 * Umasiri - 2015 (A series of articles published in "Avadhi" Internet magazine)
 * Chinnara Angala (Column written for the newspaper "Kannada Maanikya"
 * Bendre Naatakagalu (for the internet daily "Book Bramha")

Redaction


 * Keeram Hosa Kavite Vol 1 (2012)
 * Keeram Hosa Kavite Vol 2 (2018)
 * Chitra Surata

Criticism


 * Kriye Pratikriye

Theatre
In 1994, Beluru Raghunandan has taught kannada to the children of Netaaji School in Beluru, Haasan along with teaching dance and drama to the children of the same school. During his highschool, Beluru Raghunandan wrote poems with the encouragement of his Kannada teacher C.K.Vasuki. Not only that, the same teacher encouraged him to play the roles of Shiva and Krishna in Shivataandava and Krishna Sandhana plays. The interest generated on literature and theatre during that time has brought Beluru Raghunandan here to what he is today.

As mentioned earlier, Raghunandan used to teach dance and drama in the schools and colleges of Beluru. He used to be very busy during the annual day functions. The demand for him to teach cultural programmes to the kids was all over Beluru. He has been teaching dance and drama since 1994. Later he went to different schools in Beluru and numerous government schools in Beluru Taluk, stayed there all week, did workshops and taught dance and drama to children. Among them Panditanahalli and Adavibantenahalli workshops are important ones.

Dramas written by Beluru Raghunandan
1. Bhoomi - 2015

Based on the Kattupadas written by him; staged under the direction of young theatre artist Rajguru Hosakote; by Ranga Payana team; number of shows 50.

2. Raktavarne - 2016

The drama being directed by Mrs. Dakshayini Bhatt, who won Ustad Bismilla Khan Award by Central Music Drama Academy; is being performed by Drushya team; number of shows 26.

3. Roopa Roopagalanu Daati - 2016

The drama is being performed by Udupi theatre troupe which has its footprints in theatre from past 50 years; under the direction of Director M Ganesh. Number of shows 11. Also Deepak Mysuru has directed this play for a women only team 'Sanchalana' of Mysuru. Number of shows 3.

4. Saalu Maragala Taaayi Timmakka - 2016

Pravara Theatre has been experimenting this play under the direction of Hanu Rama Sanjeeva. Number of shows 6.

Theatre Therapy troupe has also performed this play under the direction of Ramakrishna Beltooru. Number of shows 10.

5. Tipperudra - 2016

Ranga Prahari team has been performing this play under the direction of Ninasam Prashanth Siddhi; organised by Nirmala Nadan. Number of shows 7

6. Bombay Mithai (Childrens' Play) - 2016

A prize-winning drama in children's drama writing competition conducted by Karnataka Sahitya Academy.

7. Belakina Angadi - 2017

This play has been awarded Nesaru Jaagatika Ekaanka Nataka Award by Mysuru Association of Mumbai.

Staged by THEMA team; directed by S.V.Sushma. Number of shows 7

8. Mohana Tarangini (Based on the epic written by Kanaka Dasa) - 2019

Staged by Theatre Therapy and Kaajaana; directed by Krishnamurthy Kavathar.

9. Rubiks Cube - 2020

Staged by Spashta Theatre; directed by Gagana Prasad.

10. Toredu Jeevisabahude

Staged by Ranga Vijaya team; directed by Krishnamurthy Kavathar. Number of shows 10

11. Udho Udho Ellavva - 2020 (One Act Play)

Staged by Saviranga; performed by folk singer Savitakka; directed by Krishnamurthy Kavathar. Number of shows 10

12. Chitte (One Act Play)

Staged by Kaajaana; performed by Gokula Sahrudaya; directed by Krishnamurthy Kavathar; Number of shows 10

13. Clean and Clear Paayakhaane

Staged by Sanchari team; directed by Aravind Kupliker. Number of shows 3

Sharmishthe (One Act Play), Dahanaagni (Based on Kunti's mind) and Aayaama plays are ready to be experimented.

Acting

Has performed in plays like Mohana Tarangini, directed by Krishnamurthy Kavathar and Saalu Maragala Taayi Timmakka, directed by Ramakrishna Beltooru.

Direction


 * Directed P.Lankesh's Kranti Bantu Kranti play for Ranga Chirantana team of Government First Grade College, Vijayanagara, Bengaluru in 2017.
 * Directed S.G. Siddharamaih's Daala play for Ranga Chirantana team of Government First Grade College, Vijayanagara, Bengaluru in 2019.
 * Directed Saakumagalu play written by himself for Ranga Chirantana team of Government First Grade College, Vijayanagara, Bengaluru in 2021.

Awards won for his theatrical works


 * Won the 'Best Director' award for the direction of Saakumagalu play at Bengaluru Short Play Festival organised by Pravara Theatre and Ashvagosha Theatre Trust.
 * ·Won the 'Best Original Script' and '2nd place' in drama competition at "ENACT 2021", an Inter-Collegiate National Level Theatre Fest organised by Hashmi Theatre Forum, St. Joseph's College, Bengaluru.

Short Films

Rangi, a short film based on the story written by Beluru Raghunandan; directed by Abhijeet Purohit has been recognized at the Manipuri International Film Festival. It has also won prize at the Short Film Festival organised by Rangayana of Mysuru.

CDs


 * Shwetagaana, a light music CD has been released whose music was directed by Vidwan Smt. Gaanashri Shrinivasulu. (2013)
 * Another music CD is yet to be released whose music is being directed by the renowned young Hindustani Classical singer Ramachandra Hadapad.
 * Renowned Hindustani Classical singer Smt. Savita Amaresh Nugadoni has composed and sung his Kattupadas in Hindustaani Ragas.
 * Gamaki Madhusudhan and commentator Smt.Vidya Rao have been doing gamaka singing and reciting performances at various places in Karnataka.

As Interviewer

He has interviewed over ten Kannada litterateurs and achievers in Sanchaya and Literary Guru programmes aired on Chandana TV.

Awards and Accolades
1.   KUVEMPU YUVA KAVI PURASKAR, the first book award given to the debutant poets by the Kannada Sangharsha Samiti (2011)

2.   JYOTHI PURASKAR given by the Kannada Saahitya Parishad, Bengaluru (2012)

3.   BELUR TALUK RAJYOTSAVA AWARD given by the Beluru Taluk Administration (2013)

4.   BENDRE GRANTHA BAHUMANA given by the “Bendre Pratishthana, Dharwad for “ARIVU TORE”, his famous poetry collection. (2014)

5.   SALUMARADA THIMMAKKA GREENERY AWARD (2015)

6.   '''NA. DISOUZA-H S V PUTANI SAAHITYA PURASKAR''', a children’s book award given by Kannada Yuvajana Kriya Samiti, Haveri for “NISARGA AND GUBBACCHI’, the collection of children’s stories authored by him. (2015)

7.   RASHTRIYA TEJASWI KATTIMANI YUVA PURASKAR awarded by the Tejaswi Kattimani trust in 2016.

8.   His play “BOMBAY MITHAI” won a second prize in the children’s plays competition held by Karnataka Saahitya Academy in 2016.

9.   “SHA BALURAV YUVA BARAHAGAARA PRASHASTI“ awarded by B.M.Shri Pratishthana in 2016 for travelogue Jeevanmukhi Teesta.

10. DIVANGATA SAARANGI RAMAIAH PUTTACHATTAMMA DATTINIDHI PURASKAR awarded by B.M.Sri Prathisthana in 2016 for play Raktavarne

11. NESARU JAGATIKA EKAKANKA AWARD awarded by Myosre Associations, Mumbai in 2017 for play Belakina Angadi.

12. RASHTRAKAVI KUVEMPU AWARD 2018 awarded by Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, Davanagere

13. ARYABHATA AWARD 2019

14. KANNADA SEVA RATNA PRASHASTI awarded by Zilla Saahitya Parishad, Bengaluru in 2019

15. LEKHIKA SHRI award for Roopa Roopagalanu Daati drama. (2020)

Honours


1.   He has recited poems in prime concertos of Mysuru Dasara Pradhaana Kavigoshti (2013), Hampi Utsava(2014), Akhila Bhaarata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held at Shravanabelagola in 2015 and many other prime concertos.

2.   RAJYOTSAVA GOURAVA SANMAN on behalf of the Sapna Book House (2014)

3.   He has represented Karnataka State in Indian Languages' Yuva Utsav held by Kendra Saahitya Academy at Delhi in 2016.

4.   He has represented Karnataka State as a Kannada Poet in Indian Languages Kavigoshti held by Kendra Saahitya Academy at Manipur in 2017.

5.   He has been nominated as a member of Karnataka Nataka Academy by Government Of Karnataka in 2017.

6.   Presided over Beluru Taluk 8th Saahitya Sammelana in 2019.

7.   He has participated in more than 50 symposiums of State, National and International Level.