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M. S. Narasimha Murthy
Humourist & Writer
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[edit]M. S. Narasimha Murthy is a renowned Kannada humourist and writer whose literary contributions have earned him widespread recognition over the past four decades. With a prolific career spanning multiple genres, he has established himself as a significant figure in Kannada literature, particularly in the realm of humour.
Early Life and Education
M. S. Narasimha Murthy hails from Malur in Kolar District, Karnataka. He holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Kannada and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, in which he secured the first rank.
Career
Murthy began his professional career at the State Bank of Mysore, where he served in various capacities until voluntarily retiring as a manager from the Malur branch on 31 March 2001. Since then, he has dedicated himself entirely to Kannada literature.
Literary Contributions
M. S. Narasimha Murthy has published 60 works to date, including numerous humorous essays and collections that have resonated with readers across generations. His magnum opus, Samagrahasya, published in 1978, is a landmark in Kannada humour, comprising over 1,000 pages of wit and satire.
Murthy’s contributions to literature have been recognised with prestigious awards, including:
•State Sahitya Academy Awards (for two of his books)
•Indira Priyadarshini Award
•Navarathnaram Award
•Beechi Award
•Araya Bhata Award
•Kempegowda Award
•Rajyotsava Award (2024)
•Lifetime Achievement Tele Award
Television and Film
Murthy has made significant contributions to Kannada television and cinema. His work in the television industry includes:
•Crazy Colonel – A highly popular serial.
•Paa Pa Pandu – The first mega comedy serial in Kannada, completing 1,014 episodes, a first of its kind in India.
•Silly Lalli – Completed 1,162 episodes, setting a record in Kannada television.
•Parvathi Parameshwara – Ran for 1,619 episodes.
•Panduranga Vittala – Successfully completed 1,333 episodes.
In total, he has written the screenplay and dialogues for over 12,000 television episodes.
In the film industry, Murthy has penned scripts for notable movies, including:
•Athi Madhura Anuraga
•Giddu Dada
•Yamalokadalli Veerappan
•Katthegalu Sar Katthegalu
•Fortuner
He also served as a member of the Film Censor Board.
Global Reach
Murthy has represented Kannada literature on international platforms, delivering humorous talks in countries such as:
•United Kingdom (London)
•United States of America
•Australia
•Oman (Muscat)
•United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah)
•Qatar
Leadership and Recognition
Murthy presided over the Kolar District Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in 2010, further cementing his legacy as a key figure in Kannada literature.
Personal Life
Currently residing in Bangalore, M. S. Narasimha Murthy devotes his time entirely to Kannada literature.