Daijiworld News Network- Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Apr 19: The Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy has announced the winners of the annual award of honour. Three persons have been selected to receive the Tulu Academy Awards for immensely contributing to the growth and development of Tulu language, literature and art.
This year’s awards have been announced to renowned researcher Dr Palthady Ramakrishna Achar, theatre and film personality V G Pal (Gopal T Kotian) and folk artiste Aitappa Maru Pambad.
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Aitappa Maru Pambad, Dr Palthady Ramakrishna Achar and V G Pal (Gopal T Kotian)
The award comprises of a burse with Rs 10,000 cash, a shawl, fruits, a memento and a citation and will be given away at a programme on May 15 at 4.30 pm in Mulki.
Brief Profile of the Awardees
Dr Palthady Ramakrishna Achar hails from Bettampady in Puttur taluk. He obtained his doctorate from Mangalore University for his thesis on the folk dances of Nalike community. Among his services to the field of Tulu literature are his books Pacche Kural, Dunipu, Bhootalapandya and several others. Having researches extensively in various fields of Tulu folk arts, Achar has written eight major literary works. Tuluva Siri, Tuluva Mallige and Arthida Pu are a few of his music albums.
He has written over 60 research articles on folk arts, over 20 folk stories and 15 articles of his have been published in prominent newspapers.
Achar has also rendered his service as the registrar of the Tulu Sahitya Academy. Presently, he is the principal of Savanoor Vidhyashree D Ed College.
V G Pal (Gopal T Kotian) is the former employee of Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation. A resident of Kudroli, Pal has been active in Tulu theatre and films. He has acted in Bhaya Mallige, Bhagyavante, Satya Olundu, Bangar Patler, Maribale and Tudar films. The Tulu dramas in which Pal has acted have had shows in the Middle East. Pal is also a member of the Tulu Sahitya Academy.
Aitappa Maru Pambad was born in Kasargod district and has immensely contributed to the Bhootakola art form. Aitappa has been nurturing this art from the time he was 18 years old. Keeping alive this family art, Aitappa has also trained his sons in it.