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Noted Kannada novelist S. L. Bhyrappa passes away

S. L. Bhyrappa, a Padma Bhushan awardee, authored 25 novels blending philosophy and history, inspiring generations despite controversies surrounding his works, officials and leaders said.

  • S. L. Bhyrappa, the distinguished Kannada novelist and philosopher, passed away from cardiac arrest on September 25, 2025, in Bengaluru at the age of 94.
  • Bhyrappa had been admitted to Rashtrotthana Hospital three days earlier due to fatigue and age-related ailments, with resuscitation efforts failing after his cardiac arrest.
  • He authored 26 novels including his last, Uttarakaanda , which retold the Ramayana through women's perspectives, and many works like Naayi-Neralu and Gruhabhanga were adapted into films and TV series.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Bhyrappa as a monumental figure who awakened the nation's awareness and greatly contributed to Kannada literature through his intellectually stimulating writings.
  • Bhyrappa's death prompted condolences from political leaders noting his vast readership and intimate writing style, while literary figures said his demise impoverished the literary world.
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Renowned Kannada novelist SL Bhyrappa passes away at 94

Renowned Kannada novelist SL Bhyrappa, known for classics like Parva and Avarana, passes away at 94 in Bengaluru.

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Renowned Kannada writer SL Bhyrappa dies at 94

Bhyrappa wrote 25 novels from 1958 to 2017, and was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in 2023.

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Padma Bhushan awardee and celebrated Kannada novelist SL Bhyrappa dies at 94: Read how the literary legend enthralled millions of readers for several decades

On 25th September, his body will be left at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bengaluru so that individuals can pay their last respects.

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Noted Kannada author SL Bhyrappa dies, PM Modi mourns 'fearless, timeless thinker'

SL Bhyrappa, the eminent Kannada author, passed away at 94 in Bengaluru. His death has drawn heartfelt tributes from Prime Minister Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and literary figures nationwide.

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Noted Kannada author S L Bhyrappa dies at 94; ‘lost a towering stalwart,’ says PM Modi

Kannada Novelist-Philosopher SL Bhyrappa passes away at 94: Kannada Novelist-Philosopher SL Bhyrappa passes away at 94: Bhyrappa is known for his popular novels 'Vamshavriksha', 'Daatu', 'Parva', 'Mandara', among others.

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Kannada Literary Giant SL Bhyrappa Passes Away At 94; PM Modi, CM Siddaramaiah Extend Condolences

Kannada author SL Bhyrappa, a Saraswati Samman and Padma Bhushan recipient, died at 94 from cardiac arrest.

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