Kamala Hampana Dies: Famous Kannada Litterateur 'Nadoja' Passes Away at 88 Due to Age-Related Illness at Her Rajaji Nagar Residence
Eminent Kannada litterateur 'Nadoja' Kamala Hampana passed away at her Rajaji Nagar residence here on Saturday due to age related diseases, family members said. Hampana was 88.
Bengaluru, June 22: Eminent Kannada litterateur 'Nadoja' Kamala Hampana passed away at her Rajaji Nagar residence here on Saturday due to age related diseases, family members said. Hampana was 88. She is survived by her husband and three children. Born on October 28, 1935, in Devanahalli near Bengaluru, the litterateur has authored many books.
She started her career as a teacher and gradually made a name in the field of literature. Hampana was conferred with various awards, including the Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award, Daana Chintamani Attimabbe Award and the Rajyotsava award from the Karnataka Government. Arif Abubakr Shaikh Aka Arif Bhaijaan Dies: Gangster Chhota Shakeel's Brother-In-Law, Accused in Terror Funding Case Dies of Heart Attack at JJ Hospital in Mumbai.
In his condolence message, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he was saddened by her death. "Kamala Hampana, who was also popular for research and teaching along with literary work, was a gentle soul who wished good for all," Siddaramaiah said in his post on 'X'. Several political leaders in the state expressed their sorrow over Hampana's demise.