Dr. Rajashekharayya G Mathapati
(Pen Name: RAGAM)
1971
Born in Telasanga, Belagavi District
2005
Married Padmashree
2011-12
Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Award
2016
Shri Vijaya Prashashtie
2022
Basava Puraskar Award
Quick Facts
- Kannada, English, Hindi
- Alma Mater: Karnatak University, Chhatrapati Shivaji University
- Board Member: Karnataka Sahitya Academy (2017-2019)
Early Life & Education
Born in 1971 in Telasanga, Athani Taluk, Belagavi District. Completed early education in Chadachana, Vijayapura District.
- Undergraduate studies in Vijayapura
- Postgraduate research in Solapur
- PhD from Dharwad
Career Journey
Research Beginning
Started as Research Assistant at CIIL, Mysore
Teaching Roles
Lectured in Belagavi, Hubli, Guledagudda, Bhatkal, Bagalkot, Beluru
Current Position
Head of English Department at G.F.G.C. Vijayanagar, Bangalore
Family
Spouse
Padmashree (m. 10 November 2005)
Children
Sidharth, Tarangini, and Kabir
Notable Achievements
Basava Puraskar
2022 - Kalaburagi University
Film Recognition
Dandi - 2nd Best Film (BIFF 2022)
Literary Honors
Gandhi Award (2011-12)
Shri Vijaya Prashashti (2016)
Dr. Rajashekharayya G Mathapati
"Celebrated literary figure bridging academia and creative writing"
Dr. Rajashekharayya G Mathapati (born 12 September 1971), popularly known by his pen name Ragam, is an Indian poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. Born in Chadachan, Karnataka, he completed his early education in his hometown before pursuing higher studies across multiple cities.
Academic Journey
Pre-Graduate
Completed in Chadachan, Karnataka
Higher Education
Vijayapura, Solapur, Kolhapur, and Dharwad
Undergraduate to Ph.D. studies
Professional Journey
Research Career
Began at CIIL, Mysore
Teaching Roles
Belagavi, Hubli, Guledagudda, Bhatkal
Current Position
Head of English Department, G.F.G.C. Vijayanaga
Literary Masterpieces
"Hennu Heluva Ardha Satya"
Groundbreaking novel exploring social truths
Awarded Gandhi Memorial Nidhi Award (2012) for "Gandhi Anthima Dinagalu"
Cinematic Ventures
"Dandi"
2nd Prize, Bangalore International Film Festival
"Nassab"
Bilingual film contributions (Screenplay, Dialogues, Lyrics)
Accolades & Honors
Srivijaya Award
2013
Kannada Sahitya Parishat
Literary Collections
Explore the diverse literary universe of Ragam
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