Dr. Rajashekharayya G Mathapati
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Dr. Rajashekharayya G Mathapati (12 September 1971) popularly known by his pen name Ragam ,was an Indian poet, playwright, novelist and critic. Ragam spent his early childhood and completed his pre-graduate education in Chadachan, the last town in Karnataka. He pursued further education, from his undergraduate studies to his Ph.D., in various locations including Vijayapura, Solapur, Kolhapur, and Dharwad. He initially worked as a Research Assistant at CIIL in Mysore before taking on lecturing roles in Belagavi, Hubli, Guledagudda, Bhatkal, Bagalkot, and Beluru. Currently, he heads the Department of English at G.F.G.C. Vijayanaga in Bangalore. Ragam is also involved in literary composition and film direction. His notable works in Kannada include "Hennu Heluva Ardha Satya," "Osho Emba Vidrohiya Kathe," "Anada," "Baduka Barade Baduku," "Gallu Gadiparu," "Kurban," and "Shir Saamanyarigagi Sahitya," all of which have been well received. In 2012, he was awarded the Gandhi Memorial Nidhi Award from Gandhi Bhavan in Bangalore for his work "Gandhi Anthima Dinagalu."
The Kannada Sahitya Parishat in Bengaluru honored him with the "Srivijaya Award" in 2013 for his overall literary contributions. His novel "Jadamaliya Jiva Keluvadilla" received the Pustaka Sogasu Prize in 2018 from the Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara, and his work "Jagadvandya Bharatam" was recognized as the best novel of 2019 with the Kuvempu Memorial Award by the Kannada Sangha of Shimogge. Additionally, "John Keats" earned him the Basava Puraskara in 2022 from Kalaburagi University. He has also been a member of the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi. The film "Dandi," based on Ragam's novel, won second prize at the Bangalore International Film Festival. He contributed to the screenwriting, dialogues, and song lyrics for the film "Nassab," which was produced simultaneously in both Hindi and Kannada.
Dr. Rajashekharayya G Mathapati (RAGAM)
- Born: Telasanga, Athani Taluk, Belagavi Dist. 12 September 1971, Chadachana, Vijayapura Dist. Currently in Bangalore (now in Karnataka)
- Awards: Basava Puraskar (2022), Karnataka State Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Award (2011-12), Shri Vijaya Prashashti (Kannada Sahitya Parishat, 2016)
- Film Recognition: Dandi Novel-based film, 2nd Best Kannada Cinema at Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFF), 2022
- Pen Name: Ragam
- Occupation: Writer, Professor, Film Maker
- Languages: Kannada, English, Hindi
- Board Member: Ex-member, Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Bengaluru (2017-2019)
- Almamater: Karnatak University, Dharwad; Chhatrapati Shivaji University, Maharashtra
- Spouse: Padmashree
- Children: Sidharth, Tarangini, and Kabir
Biography
Early Life and Education
Ragam was born in 1971 in Telasanga, Athani Taluk, Belagavi District. He spent his early education in Chadachana, the last town in Karnataka. He pursued further education from his undergraduate studies to his PhD in various locations including Vijayapura, Solapur, Kollapur, and Dharwad.
Family
Ragam married Padmashree on 10 November 2005. He has two sons, Sidharth and Kabir, and one daughter, Tharangini.
Career
Ragam started his career as a research assistant at CIIL in Mysore before taking on lecturing roles in Belagavi, Hubli, Guledagudda, Bhatkal, Bagalkot, and Beluru. Currently, he heads the Department of English at G.F.G.C., Vijayanagar in Bangalore. Ragam is also involved in literary composition and film direction.
Works and Achievements of RAGAM
Poetry
- Arpane
- Yaradu Dadagala Naduve
- Ondistu Karune, Mattastu Neeru
- Nishagaana (Kannada & English)
- Iruvashtu Kaala Iruvashtee Kaala
- Kilu Gombeya Katara
Novels
- Jagadvandya Bharatam (Kannada, English & Telugu)
- Dandi (Kannada & English)
Stories
- Alalu
- Hennu Heluva ArdhaSatya: E Saakiyar Kai Soki
Plays
- Gandhi Mattu Goonda (2002)
- Amaratvakke Ahvana (2008)
- Gandhi Antima Dinagalu
Translations Published
- Lajavanti (2007)
- Sparsha (2007)
- Vidaya (2007)
- Ondu Dinada Raja (2007)
- Amaratvakke Ahvana (2008)
- Jagatprasiddha Bhasanagalu (2010)
- Lokavikhyatar Nudimuttugalu (2010)
- Visva Srestha Mahileyara Bhasanagalu (2010)
- Jagattin Ayda Mahatmar Bhashanagalu (2010)
- Prapanchad Shresta Tatvajnanigal Bhashanagalu (2011)
- Mahan Yodhara Mahan Bhashanagalu (2011)
- Vishwamanya Sahitigal Bashanagalu (2011)
- Nobel Prashasti Vijetar Bashanagalu (2011)
- Vishwavikhyata Rajakaranigal Bhashanagalu (2011)
- Baduku Badalisuva Matugalu (2012)
- Gandhi Sutra (2012)
- Bhagna Preemi (2012)
- Jaadamaaliy Jiva Keluvudilla (2018)
- Nepali Poems (2019)
Felicitations and Awards
- Felicitation by Neha Samskruti Form, Koppala, 2008
- Poura Sanmana by Municipal Councile, Beluru for Literary achievements, 2009
- Felicitation by Vishwa Rural Development Trust, Belur, 2010
- Felicitation by Taluq Kannada Sahitya Sammelan, Arehalli, 2011
- Felicitation by Velapuri Sahitya and Samskruti Form, Belur, 2012
- Karnataka State Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Award for ‘Gandhi Antim Dingalu’ 2011-12
- D.S.Karki Award for ‘Gandhi Mugiyad Adhyay’, Kannada and Culture Dept, Belgaum 2015
- Renuk Basava Bhushan Prashashti, Kocheri 2015
- Budha Shanti Prashashti, Vishva Chetan Trust, Bangalore 2015
- Shri Vijaya Prashashti, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bangalore 2016
- Sa. Ja. Nagalotimath Sahitya Ratna Prashashti (For Gandhi Book) 2016
- Adviser Sahitya Prashashti, (For Gandhi Book) Mandya – 2017
- Kannada Seva Ratna Prashashti, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bangalore-2018
- Sangama Siri Sahitya Prashashti, Aminagad-2018
- President, 10th undivided Indi Taluka Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Chadachan on 26th July, 2018
- Chief Person Presidential Talk, 16th Vijayapura District Kannada Sahitya Sammelana at Talikote on 28th and 29th, 2019
- Chetan Sahitya Puraskar for ‘Jaadamaliya Jeeva Keluvudill’, Dharwad-2019
- ‘2018 Pustak Sogasu and Mudran Sogasu’ award for ‘Jaadamaliya Jeeva Keluvudill’ Kannada Pustak Pradhikar, Bengaluru – 2019
- ‘2019 Kuvempu Best Novel Award’ for ‘Jagadvandya Bharatam’ Karnataka Sangha, Shivamogga, 20th June, 2020
- ‘2020-21 Ajoor Pratishtan Award’ for ‘Badukabarade Baduku’ Harugeri, 08th February, 2021
- Felicitation by Sangam Pratishtana, Hunagund and Sahitya Balaga for 50th Birthday on 11th Sept 2021
- Felicitation by Beladingala Kavya Vedike, Guledagudd for 50th Birthday on 12th Sept 2021
- Teacher’s Day Felicitation by Lions Club of Bengaluru Kings on 15th Sept 2021
- ‘Dandi’ Novel based film, stood as 2nd Best Kannada Cinema in Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFF), 3 – 10 March 2022
- ‘Basava Puraskar’ State level award for ‘Badukabaarade Baduku’ (Life & Letters of Keats) book by Janakalyana Trust, Kalaburgi on 08th May 2022
Autobiography
- Hatayogi (1996)
- Osho: Na Bhooto Na Bhavishyti (2006)
- Fhakeerana Filmy Duniya (2009)
- Osho, Ondu Kiranada Payana (2009)
- G B Joshi, Shatamana Kanda Sahiti (2010)
- Osho Yamba Vidrohiya Kate (2011)
- Paradesiya Filmy Payana (2011)
- Gandhi: Antima Dinagalu (2012)
- K.A. Abbas (2012)
- Gandhi Mugiyad Adhyay (2013)
- Battalege Beragaagabaradu (2015)
- Gandhi (2015)
- John Keats: Neer Mele Nenap Baredu (2017)
- Digambarave Divyambar (2017)
Literary Criticism
- Avalokana (1997)
- Lingadevaru Halemaneyawara Antembera Ganda (2002)
- Prachalita Kannada Kavya (2004)
- Shabdha Sutakadind (2010)
- Besharat (2010)
- Vibandha (2010)
- Kannadakkondu Kannadi (2011)
- Bahishkrut Belakinalli (2013)
- Huva Tandavaru (2016)
- Shri Saamanyarigaagi Sahitya (2020)
- Kadalayitu Kannada (2021)
Columns Writing
- Nannolagina Nanu (2007)
- Kavyakke Urulu Part-1 (2014)
- Kavyakke Urulu Part-2 (2015)
- Kavyakke Urulu Part-3 (2015)
- Preeti Nalavattu Reeti (2015)
- Kavyakke Urulu Part-4 (2016)
- Mahile Emba Murakshar (2016)
- Kurban (2016)
- Rakta Mattu Rajakaran (2017)
- Gallu Gadiparu (2017)
Editorial On Ragam Sahitya
- Barahvemba Nitya Dhyan (2018)
- Dandi: Maatu, Vimarshe – Paramarshe (2022)
Letter Literature
- Inti Ninna Baapu (2013)
- Manushya Maravaagabeku: Letters of John Keats (2021)
Thought Literature
- Badukabaarade Baduku (2020)
- Anaad: Barahagaarana Marana Muttada Maatu (2022)
Memoire
- Yogasthah (2024) - Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu & Marathi
Ragam Movies
- 'Dandi', a film based on a novel (dialogue and lyrics), Kalyani Productions - 2022 Second Best Film Award at the 2021 International Film Festival
- 'Nasab', a film based on Kriti (screenplay, dialogue, music, and lyrics) - 2024
Performance Of Ragam Plays
- 'Gandhi's Last Days', Ranga Aradhana Troupe, Savadatti
- 'Letters to Death', Ranga Chandira, Bangalore - 2022
- 'Nasab', One Man Show, Green Stage Vijaya - 2022
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Dr. Rajashekharayya G Mathapati (12 September 1971), popularly known by his pen name Ragam, is an Indian poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. He spent his early childhood in Chadachan, Karnataka, and later pursued his education in various locations, including Vijayapura, Solapur, Kolhapur, and Dharwad. Ragam has worked as a research assistant, lecturer, and is currently the head of the Department of English at G.F.G.C. Vijayanaga in Bangalore. His literary works have gained significant recognition, and he has made contributions to film direction as well. Ragam has received numerous awards, including the Gandhi Memorial Nidhi Award in 2012 for his work "Gandhi Anthima Dinagalu," the "Srivijaya Award" in 2013 from the Kannada Sahitya Parishat, and the Basava Puraskara in 2022. He is known for his novels such as "Jagadvandya Bharatam" and "Dandi," as well as his poetry collections like "Arpane" and "Yaradu Dadagala Naduve."
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