Mangaluru : Veteran writer, artist, Dr D K Chowta (81), passed away on Wednesday, June 19.
Born in 1938, Chowta, who was from Meyyapadavu in Manjeshwar, made unique contributions to the fields of Tulu and Kannada literature.
After completing his postgraduate studies in economics from Bombay University, Chowta spent several years of his life in Ghana, Nigeria and London. He returned to Bangalore and involved himself 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 has been awarded by the Exports Promotion Council five times. Along with his business activities, he was involved in all types of social services. Under his presidency, the Bunts Sangha Bangalore held a World Bunts Convention in 1995.
Chowta is survived by son, Sandeep Chowta, a musician by profession, and daughter, Prajna Chowta.
D K Chowta had authored Tulu plays, Pilipattigadasu, Mooji Muttu Mooji Loka, and Paat Pajjelu. His novels were Mittabail Yamunakka and Kariya Vajjerna Kathekulu.
In recognition of his contributions to the field of literature, Mangalore University had conferred honorary doctorate on him. He also had been chosen for the Tulu Sahitya Academy award in the year 2011.