Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar remembered late Kannada novelist and screenwriter S.L. Bhyrappa on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters, he praised the writer as a legend in Kannada literature and a great personality.
” I know SL Bhyarappa since 1993-94, when he chaired the Kannada Sahitya Parishad in Kanakapura. He is a legend in Kannada Literature and is a great personality,” said Shivakumar.
Deputy Chief Minister also stated that his writings have been translated into various languages and that he is a recipient of several awards, including the Padma Shri and the Padma Vibhushan.
“All his writings have been translated into many languages. He has won Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan, among many other awards…” added Shivakumar.
Later, the Dy CM Shivakumar also addressed the is