The 78-year-old journalist A. Ishwarayya passed away in Udupi on Sunday.

A multifaceted personality, Mr. Ishwarayya entered the journalism field by being part of the editorial team of Udayavani. His columns “Lalitaranga” and “Kalavihara” that appeared in the newspaper’s magazine were popular. It was through these columns that he gave special importance to Yakshagana.

Mr. Ishwarayya was the editor of Tushara magazine. He was a good writer and one among his notable works was his Kannada translation of the 16th volume of encyclopedia on plays that was edited by writer Niranjan. This book came out during the 50th anniversary of Nava karnataka publications.

A music lover, Mr. Ishwarayya started “Ragadhwani” organisation in Udupi that held music concerts in houses every month. More than 60 of his short stories have been publised in Sudha, Kasturi and other Kannada magazines.

Few days ago, a biography on Mr. Ishwarayya’s life “Kalalookada Chintaka – A Ishwarayya” was released in Udupi.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Special Correspondent / December 30th, 2018