ಮೌನೇಶ್ ಬಡಿಗೇರ್ ಗೆ ಟೋಟೋ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ

ಮೌನೇಶ್ ಬಡಿಗೇರ್, ಶ್ರೀದೇವಿ ಕಳಸದ, ಸುಶ್ರುತ ದೊಡ್ಡೇರಿ ಟೋಟೋ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ (ಕನ್ನಡ) ಅಂತಿಮ ಸುತ್ತಿಗೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದರು. ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೃಜನಾತ್ಮಕ ಬರವಣಿಗೆ ಗುರುತಿಸಲು ಇದೇ ಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿರುವ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಕೊನೆಗೆ ಮೌನೇಶ್ ಬಡಿಗೇರ್ ಪಾಲಾಯಿತು.

ಜಯಂತ ಕಾಯ್ಕಿಣಿ, ಅಬ್ದುಲ್ ರಶೀದ್, ವಿವೇಕ ಶಾನಬಾಗ ರನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡ ಡ ತೀರ್ಪುಗಾರರ ಸಮಿತಿ ಇತ್ತು. ಕನ್ನಡ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಯ ವಿವರ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ.

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ಇನ್ನೂ ವಿವರ ವರದಿ ಬೇಕಿದ್ದರೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ಕಿಸಿ.

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CREATIVE WRITING IN KANNADA

(one award, Rs 25,000)

(no. of applications: 126)

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The three jurors were: short fiction writer, poet and film lyricist Jayant Kaikini, fiction writer and editor of the web magazine Kendasampige Abdul Rasheed, and fiction writer and editor of the quarterly journal Deshakaala Vivek Shanbag.

There was no long list.

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Shortlist

There were three applicants on the shortlist:

1. Shreedevi Kalasad (Bangalore)
2. Mounesh L. Badiger (Bangalore)
3. Sushrutha Dodderi (Bangalore)

The award went to Mounesh L. Badiger for his short fiction.

Jurors general remarks:

“The entries for this year have a lot of variety and enthusiasm. If this enthusiasm is coupled with reflection and forbearance, it is not far-fetched to anticipate significant works from these writers in the coming years. The entries have flown in from all parts of Karnataka, rich in thematic diversity. Beginning from the turbulences offset by globalization, to exploring an individual’s relevance in contemporary society, equality, the bewilderment of city experience, and the passionate love relationships of youth — there is an entire range of themes. This is a welcome situation.

“However, when one evaluates them in terms of craft of writing, there is scope for enormous improvement. The works do not bear testimony to a writer’s struggle to arrive at the right expression, language, form and structure. Most entries seemed to be content with what came to them effortlessly. When the writer is deeply engaged with language, the writing gets laced with a rare kind of dynamism. It’s important for these young writers to recognize their innate, organic rhythm. Many writers — the ones who were part of the long and short list — have a talent for this. The panelists have no grouse as far as talent is concerned; it is however imperative that these writers master their craft as well. These skills can be sharpened only with contemplation and wide reading.”

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