Mangalore: “Kodial Khaber” a Konkani fortnightly editor M. Venkatesh Baliga, honoured the celebrated writer of short stories, novel and screen play, Perla Gopalkrishna Pai on Wednesday last (Sept.22) at the Canara College Hall in a function presided over by another well known writer, Ms Padma Shenoy.
Pai has written several short stories, a novel “Swapna Saraswat” (reviewed in the Hindu edition recently) and a screenplay for a “Kanasemba Kudureyanneri” (climbing a dream horse) among other things. The last one brought him a national award.
He worked with director Girish Kasaravalli for that film. compered by Naresh Kini. Mavinkurve Venkatesh N. Baliga welcomed the audience and M.R. Kamath thanked.