Kanthi Hanumantharaya was a writer, novlist, poet and drama artist. Kanthi Basappa and Basalingamma gave birth to Hanumantharaya at Nagaral - Bilgi taluk on February 1st, 1929.
He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Karnataka University. And B.Ed. from Mysore University, which was
essential for teaching professiony.
He taught at Koppal Gavisiddeshwar Middle School in 1952, Shree Siddeshwar High School in Biligi as an assistant teacher from 1953 to 1984, Gurudev Atmanand Girls High School in Ramadurg as headmaster from 1985 to 1990, Kanakadas Girls High School in Konnur as headmaster from 1993 to 1996, and Indo-Japan Friendship Academy Casmoniketan High School in Buranpur, Vijaypur district as headmaster from 1996 to present.(1996–1988); Neelambika High School, Bilagi, Headmaster (1999-2001).
In addition to becoming a teacher, Hanumantaraya worked as a playwright, actor, and stagehand. In 1950, his two essays, Devata and Vidhava, were published in the Taranga monthly journal. Two further tales: Kusuma and Pramileya Swayamvara were published in the 1950 issue of Kalpana, a monthly publication.
In addition to Lord Siddeshwar of Bilagi and Lord Maruteshwar of Kambagi, hymns and devotional melodies of Lord Digambereshwara of Nagaral were also issued on cassettes.
Five dramas have
been published by him, namely, Mangalagouri, Sindhoor Lakshmana, Madayyana
Magalu, Guru Shodhane and Basavanna Belagida Belaku. Kombu appeared as compilation
of poems and Honyal Desgati as a novel. Sindhoor Lakshman, Krantiveera Sangolli
Rayanna and Veerapatni appeared in Aakashavaani and Television.
The following are notable articles regarding Rangabhoomi:
- How to continue in the profession of Rangabhoomi-published in Smarana Sanchike, Ranga Basinga
- Equality between professional Rangabhoomi and amateur Rangabhoomi - published in Smarana Sanchike, Kallusakkari.
- Stage tradition of Bagalkot district- published in Chalukya Siri
- Present problems of Rangabhoomi-published in Smarana Sanchike, Krishna Prabhe
- Rangabhoomi and Bilagi Taluka- published in Samarasya
- Evolution in drama theatre profession- An article presented in state level gathering of artists held in Ilkal.
- About theatres- published in Vrittiranga Bhoomiya Vartamanada Savaalugalu
- Bagalkot Jilla Darshan – Chief Editor of the book.
Hanumantaraya wrote the theatre scripts listed below: Bhagyamandira, Chinnada Sara, Bahaaddoor Ganda, Shobha Raani, Kadlimatti Kashibai, Ee Maneya Sose, Police Inspector, Factory Manager, Ninage Nannaani, Garud Rekhe, Goudru Bandru Goudru, Naanu Mukhandanaaguve, and Shala Shiksaka.
The screenplays for the monoplay dramas Sunkada Katte, Veera Viragini, and Namma Shaleya Samaramba were written by Hanumantaraya.
Hemaraddi Mallamma(Role of actress), Paaduka Pattabhisheka, Black Market, Maataanga Kanya, Deepadaana, Bhagya Mandira, Veera Abhimanyu(role of actress), Satya Sankalpa(role of actress), Badatanada Bhoota, Kunkuma, Kaanchana Mruga, and Bahaddoor Ganda were among the dramas in which Shree Hanamantaraya appeared in the acting capacity.
Role played in
Monoacting: Motar Maarika, Howharida Harishchandra, and Nadumaneyalli.
The following conferences are chaired by Shree Kanthi Hanamantaraya:
1. The Kalavida Sammelana, which took place at Naavalagi in August 2007.
2. Third Kannada Sahitya Sammelan held in Badami during March 2011
Awards:
1. Vijayapur Jilla Kannada Rajyostava Prashasti in 1995.
2. Kannada Rajyostava Rajya Prashasti in 2014
3. Honorary Fellowship (from the Karnataka Academy during 2000)
4. Naataka Ratna (2012)
5. Devara Daseemayya & Rashtreeya Ratna in 2014
The world of Kannada literature lost his son on 09.06.2021
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