Kuvempu

Kuvempu (Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa) an Indian poet, playwright, novelist, critic.

Sahitya Akademi Award recipient. First Kannada writer to receive Jnanpith Award.

Wrote Karnataka state anthem 'Jaya Bharat Jananiya Tanujate'.

Honored Rashtrakavi, Karnataka Ratna Honorary Award.