Veteran Kannada writer KoChe passes away at 97


Team Udayavani, Feb 23, 2019, 10:48 AM IST

Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada writer and former judge Ko Channabasappa passed away on Saturday due to age-related health issues at a private hospital. He was 97.

Channabasappa, known in the literary world as KoChe was born in Alur in the Kudligi taluk of Ballari district. He was trained as a lawyer and was also a freedom fighter who participated in the Quit India movement. 

KoChe was a recipient of the Rajyotsava and Nadoja awards. Channabasappa 

His best-known works are Sri Ramayana Darshanam Mahakavya Samikshe, Khajane, Raktaparna, Hindurugi Baralilla, Nyayalayada Satyakathe, Hrudaya Naivedya and Belakinadege.

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