Vivek Shanbhag

Vivek Shanbhag is an Indian story writer, novelist and playwright in Kannada. He is the author of ten works of fiction and three plays, all of which have been published in Kannada.^[2] His works have been translated into English and several other Indian languages.^[3] Vivek Shanbhag also worked as editor for the literary magazine "Desha Kaala" for 7 years. "Desha Kaala" was considered one of the best literary magazines in Kannada.

Born

Vivek Shanbhag

1962^[1]

Sirsi, Karnataka, India

OccupationEngineer, Writer

NationalityIndian

Period1984-present

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Vivek Shanbhag
Born	Vivek Shanbhag 1962[1] Sirsi, Karnataka, India
Occupation	Engineer, Writer
Nationality	Indian
Period	1984-present
Genre	Story, Novella, Novel and Plays
Subject	Various Themes
Literary movement	Navyottara
Notable works	Ghachar Ghochar, Ooru Bhanga, Ondu Badi Kadalu, Innu Ondu, Langaru and Huli Savaari
Website
vivekshanbhag.com

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Shanbhag was a Writer in Residence at the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa during the fall of 2016. Vivek Shanbhag is considered one of the finest writers of Kannada Literature. "Huli Savaari", "Kantu", "Noolina Eni", "Guruthu", "Langaru", "Ankura", "Mattobbana Samsara", "Sharvana Services", "Ghachar Gochar", "Innu Ondu", "Ondu Badi Kadalu" and "Ooru Bhanga" are his best contribution to the Kannada fiction. His short stories and novels are highly praised by critics. Through his 2013 novella Ghachar Ghochar he got huge recognition as a writer from all over the world.^[4][5][6][7]

Sakina's Kiss was shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize for fiction in 2026.^[8]