Darbe Krishnananda Chowta (1 June 1938 – 19 June 2019) was an Indian businessman, writer, artist, and theatre personality. At the time of his death he was the general secretary of the

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a position he had also served in previously.

Biography

Chowta was born in Darbhe Meeyappadau, near

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, in a Tulu-speaking

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family. After completing his postgraduate studies in economics from

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, Chowta spent several years of his life in Ghana, Nigeria and London. He returned to Bangalore and became involved in industry, exports, country clubs and various businesses, which resulted in the establishment of companies such as M/S Power Gear Ltd., M/S P.C. Exports and Sun Valley Club. M/S P.C. Exports was awarded by the Exports Promotion Council five times. Under his presidency, the Bunts Sangha Bangalore held a World Bunts Convention in 1995.

Literature

Chowta wrote under the

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of ''Ananda Krishna''. His works, ''Kariyavajjerena Kathekkulu'' and ''Plilipathigadasu'', a drama, received awards from the Karnataka Government's Tulu Sahithya Academy. His other works include ''Pattu Pajjelu'', ''Darmettimaye'', ''Uri Ushnada Maye'' and ''Mittabailu Yamunakka''. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by

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Personal life

Chowta had two children,

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(a musician) and Prajna Chowta (an ethnographer).

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Chowta, D. K. 1938 births 2019 deaths People from Kasaragod district Tulu businesspeople Writers from Kerala University of Mumbai alumni Businesspeople from Kerala Tulu writers Tulu artists