Quick Info
| Profession | Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1931 |
| Age | 94 years (died on 24, Sep, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Santeshivara, District Hassan, Kingdom of Mysore, India |
| Date of Death | 24/09/2025 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa |
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| Nickname | Bhagirathi Swaroopi |
| Known for | His classic Kannada novels Parva, Vamsavriksa, and Gruhabhanga |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Hassan, Kingdom of Mysore, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Saraswati Bhyrappa |
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| Children | 2 Sons: SB Udayashankar, SB Ravishankar |
Career
| Debut | His writing career began with the publication of his first book, Bheemakaya, in 1958 through Sahitya Bhandara in Bangalore. |
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| Last Book | His final literary work was Saakshi Parva published in 2019. |
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| Publication | He worked with Sahitya Bhandara, which published all of his novels. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He experienced the traumatic loss of his mother and brothers to the Bubonic plague during his youth. | |
| 2. To finance his schooling, he undertook various odd jobs. | |
| 3. In his early years, he was influenced by the writings of Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar. | |
| 4. Bhyrappa's claim about his birth date differs from the records, asserting that the noted date was not his actual birth date. | |
| 5. He spent significant time assisting in nurturing his education in Channarayapatna and Mysore. | |
| 6. In his autobiography 'Bhitti,' he narrates a year-long journey he undertook with his cousin during high school. | |
| 7. He worked as a railway porter in Mumbai, where he met spiritual guides that shaped his perspective. | |
| 8. Bhyrappa contributed to academia as a lecturer in Logic and Psychology until 1991, weaving literature into his teachings. | |
| 9. His literary prowess has seen translation into numerous Indian languages and English, broadening his reach across cultures. | |
| 10. Bhyrappa often found himself at the center of literary criticisms due to his controversial themes and perspectives. |