Goruru Ramaswamy Iyengar (1904–1991), popularly known as
Goruru, was a Kannada writer; well known for his humour and satire.
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Birth Place
Goruru Ramaswami Iyengar was born at "Goruru" in
Hassan district of Karnataka in 1904.
Career
Goruru Ramaswami Iyengar was influenced by Indian
Independence Movement and became a staunch follower of Mahatma Gandhi. He was
jailed by the British administration in 1942 for 2 months for his participation
in the Quit India Movement and in 1947. His son Ramachandra became a martyr for
the same cause in 1947.
After Independence in (1947), Goruru worked in the Khadi
Board Industries. He began writing early in life with the celebrated books
HALLIYA CHITRAGALU (1930) and NAMMA OORINA RASIKARU (1932). His
"Amerikadalli Goruru" 1979, is a satirical travalogue of a true
Indian in United States. It fetched him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1981. His
short story Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu (true event based) was made into a Kannada
movie of the same name by noted director Siddhalingaiah in 1975. Novels
HEMAVATI and URVASHI were also made into movies. His travelogue was made into a
television series. His other works include Rasaphala, Namma Oorina Rasikaru,
Putta mallige, Hemavathiand Garudagambada Dasayya, MERAVANIGE.He was nominated
to Karnataka Legislative council in 1952 in recognition of his literary
contributions. In 1971 he was a recipient of Honorary doctorate from the
University of Mysore.
Death
Goruru Ramaswamy Iyengar died in 1991 at the age of 87. His
birth centenary was celebrated in 2005. His memoirs of his childhood days,
Goruru Avara Balyada Atma Kathe was published posthumously.
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