UR Ananthamurthy
Novelist

UR Ananthamurthy Net Worth

UR Ananthamurthy was a renowned Indian author born on December 21, 1932. He was associated with the Kannada literature's Navya movement of the 1950s and wrote several acclaimed psychological novels, such as Bharathi Pura, Samskara, and Bhava. His works are widely celebrated and have been translated into multiple languages.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 21, 1932
Birth Place India
Age 88 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 22, 2014 (age 81)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Famous for his association with Kannada literature's Navya movement of the 1950s, Ananthamurthy penned a number of acclaimed psychological novels, including Bharathi Pura; Samskara; and Bhava.

Before Fame

After receiving his master's degree from the University of Mysore and his PhD from the University of Birmingham, he began his teaching career at the former institution.

Trivia

His numerous literary honors include a 1994 Jnanpith Award; the 1998 Padma Bhushan; and a 2013 Man Booker International Prize nomination.

Family Life

He and his wife, Esther, became parents to children named Anuradha and Sharat.

Associated With

Active in politics, Ananthamurthy launched an unsuccessful 2004 campaign for a seat in the Indian Lok Sabha and was later vocal in his opposition to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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