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Darbe Krishnananda Chowta | |
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| Born | 1 June 1938 Kerala, India |
| Died | 19 June 2019 (aged 81) Bengaluru, India |
| Citizenship | India |
| Children | Sandeep Chowta Prajna Chowta |
Darbe Krishnananda Chowta (1 June 1938 – 19 June 2019)[1] was an Indian businessman, writer, artist, and theatre personality.[2] At the time of his death he was the general secretary of theKarnataka Chitrakala Parishath[3] a position he had also served in previously.[4]
Chowta was born in Darbhe Meeyappadau, nearManjeshwar,Kerala, in aTulu-speakingBunt family.[2]
After completing his postgraduate studies in economics fromBombay University, Chowta spent several years of his life in Ghana, Nigeria and London.[2] He returned to Bangalore and became involved in industry, exports, country clubs and various businesses, which resulted in the establishment of companies such as M/S Power Gear Ltd., M/S P.C. Exports and Sun Valley Club. M/S P.C. Exports was awarded by the Exports Promotion Council five times. Under his presidency, the Bunts Sangha Bangalore held a World Bunts Convention in 1995.
Chowta wrote under thepen name ofAnanda Krishna.[2] His works,Kariyavajjerena Kathekkulu andPlilipathigadasu, a drama, received awards from theKarnataka Government's Tulu Sahithya Academy.[5] His other works includePattu Pajjelu,Darmettimaye,Uri Ushnada Maye andMittabailu Yamunakka.[6] He was awarded an honorary doctorate byMangalore University.[6]
Chowta had two children,Sandeep Chowta (a musician) andPrajna Chowta (an ethnographer).[7]
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