Ravi Belagere (15 March 1958 – 13 November 2020) was an Indian writer and journalist based in Bangalore, Karnataka.[1][2][3] He was the editor of the Kannada-language tabloid Hai Bangalore and fortnightly magazine O Manase.[4] He founded Bhavana Prakashana, Prarthana School and Bhavana Audio Reach.[5]
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| Born | 15 March 1958 Ballari, Karnataka, India |
| Died | 13 November 2020 (aged 62) Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Journalist, writer, novelist, actor |
| Genre | Fiction, non-fiction |
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Personal life
editEarly life
editBelagere was born on 15 March 1958 at Sathyanarayanapete, in Bellary.[6] He studied his high school education from Siddhaganga High School, Tumkur for couple of years and he failed in SSLC.[6] Later, he completed his master's degree in history and archaeology from Veerashaiva College, Bellary.[citation needed]
Married life
editBelagere has been married twice. His first wife is Lalitha and the second wife is Yashomati, who was his colleague at Hai Bangalore office. His first wife has three children namely Chethana Belagere (daughter), Bhavana Belagere (daughter) and Karna (son). His second wife Yashomati has a son named Himavanth.[7] He was an ardent fan of Khushwant Singh and he said he was attracted to leftist ideology and he had no political leanings.[8]
Career
editBelagere started his career as a lecturer of history, working as a lecturer of history in Bellary, Hassan and Hubli before heading to Bengaluru in 1984.[9] After coming to Bengaluru, he started his own newspaper Hai Bangalore on September 25, 1995[10] along with R. T. Vittalamurthy, Ra. Somanath, Jogi and I. H. Sangam Dev[11] which he published from his Padmanabhanagar office in Bengaluru. The columns like Love Lavike, Bottom Item and Khaas Baat apart from Papigala Lokadalli which was about the underworld, created many admirers and his paper was the largest circulated newspaper over the five years.[8] After this success, he started a magazine O Manase which focused on difficulties and troubles of young people. Later, he produced several TV programs and acted in some movies.[8][12]
Literary works
edit| Year | Title |
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| 1980 | Daari (Collection of Stories) |
| 1983 | Agin Kavya (Collection of Poems)
Golibaar (Novel) |
| 1984 | Nakshatra Jaaridaaga (Translation)
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| 1990 | Arti (Novel) |
| 1991 | Pyaasa (Biography)
Rajeev Hathye Yekayithu? Hegayithu? (History) |
| 1995 | Pa. Vem. Helida Kathe (Collection of Stories)
Paapigala Lokadalli Part-1 |
| 1996 | Mandovi (Novel) |
| 1997 | Khasabath 1996 (Biography)
Paapigala Lokadalli Part-2 |
| 1998 | Lavalavike 1
Maatagaathi (Novel) |
| 1999 | Omerta (Novel)
Himalayan Blunder (Translation) |
| 2000 | Company of Women (Translation)
Sarpa Sambandha (Novel) |
| 2001 | Ottaare Kathegalu (Collection of Stories)
Timepass (Translation) |
| 2002 | Muslim (War Story)
Bottom Item Part 1 (Collection of Articles) |
| 2003 | Heli Hogu Karana (Novel)
Gandhi Hathye & Godse (Life Story) |
| 2004 | Lavalavike Part 2 |
| 2005 | Godfather (Translation)
Black Friday (Translation) |
| 2006 | Bottom Item Part 3 (Collection of Articles) |
| 2007 | Diana (Biography)
Hanthaki I Love You (Translation) |
| 2008 | Khasabath 2002 (Life Story)
Chalam (Biography) |
| 2009 | Neena Pakistana (War)
Avanobbanidda Godse (History) |
| 2010 | KamaRaja Marga (Novel)
Anil Lad Matthu Nalavattu Kallaru (Novel) |
| 2011 | Bottom Item Part 5 (Collection of Articles)
Lavalavike Part 4 |
| 2012 | Kanase (Audio CD)
Udugore (Selected Writings) |
| 2013 | Enaythu Magale (Life Story)
Bottom Item Part 7 (Collection of Articles) |
| 2016 | Aatma (Novel)
Bottom Item Part 8 (Collection of Articles) |
| 2019 | Siddharth Aa Mukha ( Non fiction ) |
Media works
edit- He was the producer[8] and narrator of the crime investigation show Crime Diary which aired on ETV Kannada and he has also given his voice for the movie Deadly Soma[citation needed]
- He hosted a TV program Endhu Mareyada Haadu,[6] Break fast which aired on Janashri TV[13]
- He has acted in movies like Ganda Hendathi, Madesha and Vaarasdhara and also he has played the role of a judge in Muktha Muktha serial[13]
- He has also produced a TV programs such as Night Beat Crime, Heli Hogu Karana which is based on his own novel on Suvarna TV[13]
- He has also conducted a radio program Bel Belagge Ravi Belagere on Akashvani.[5]
- He was a participant in Bigg Boss Kannada seventh season.[14]
Awards and honours
edit| Award | Work and Year |
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| First Prize in Masti Story Competition | Vandya –1990 |
| Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award | Vivaha (Translation) (1984)
Pa. Vem. Helida Kathe (Collection Of stories) –1997 |
| Shivarama Karantha Award | Nee Hinga Nodabyada Nanna (novel)–2004 |
| Computer Excellency award from Central Government (for his school) | 2005 |
| Karnataka Media Academy Award for Lifetime achievement | 2008 |
| Rajyothsava award | 2010 |
| Kempegowda Award | 2011 |
Controversies
editIn December 2017, Ravi Belagere was accused of contracting the killing of his former colleague and journalist Sunil Heggaravalli. It was alleged that he had paid Rs 15,000 as advance to the contract killers and also provided them with a country-made gun to kill his fellow journalist. He was arrested by the Bangalore Central Crime Branch under IPC Section 307 (attempt to murder), 120B (criminal conspiracy) and sections under the Arms Act.[15] The officials seized a revolver and 53 bullets, a double barrel gun and 41 bullets from his Bengaluru residence. He spent many days at the Parappana Agrahara central jail in connection with the case.[16][17][18]
He wrote a controversial article on the actor Rupini which invited strong criticism.[6]
Belagere directed the movie Mukhyamantri I Love You, which was based on the love story of H D Kumaraswamy and actor Radhika Kumaraswamy. The movie never hit the screen as H. D. Deve Gowda brought a stay on its release.[8]
In December 2010, he made a derogatory comment on Pratap Simha, then a writer at Vijaya Karnataka. It led to the resignation of Simha, the editor-in-chief Vishweshwar Bhat, P. Thayagaraj and several others. After that, Pratap Simha hit back at Ravi Belagere on his website and the spat between the two continued for a while.[11]
He had a spat with the producers of the movies such as Bheema Theeradalli and Om(Kannada film) over alleged copyright infringement of his works.[citation needed]
Death
editRavi died at 2:30 AM on 13 November 2020 due to heart attack in Bangalore.[19][20] He was 62.[21]
References
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- ^ "Welcome to Ravi Belagere Website..." www.ravibelagere.com.
- ^ "Scribd". Scribd.
- ^ a b Bj, Nayana (13 November 2020). "ಅಕ್ಷರ ಗಾರುಡಿಗ, ಖ್ಯಾತ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತ ರವಿ ಬೆಳಗೆರೆ ನಿಧನ" (in Kannada). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d "ಸತ್ಯನಾರಾಯಣ ಪೇಟೆಯಿಂದ ಸುಪಾರಿವರೆಗೆ ರವಿ ಬೆಳಗೆರೆ ಏಳು-ಬೀಳು". kannada.oneindia.com (in Kannada). Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "Ravi Belagere, who redefined Kannada tabloid journalism, passes away".
- ^ a b c d e "Karnataka: From theatre gatekeeper to popular journalist to crime accused". Deccan Chronicle. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "Stories about Bengaluru's underworld made journalist Ravi Belagere famous - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ ಡೆಸ್ಕ್, ಒನ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ (13 November 2020). "ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತ- ಸಾಹಿತಿ ರವಿ ಬೆಳಗೆರೆ ನಿಧನ- 1958ರಿಂದ 2020ರ ಹಾದಿ". kannada.oneindia.com (in Kannada). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Exclusive biography of #RaviBelegere and on his life". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ Senior journalist and writer of Hai Bangalore, Ravi Belagere has died of a heart attack
- ^ a b c "ಜನಶ್ರೀ ಟಿವಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರಾಗಿ ಬೆಳಗೆರೆ ರವಿ". kannada.filmibeat.com (in Kannada). 19 September 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ "ಬಿಗ್'ಬಾಸ್-7: 'ದೊಡ್ಮನೆ'ಯಿಂದ ರವಿ ಬೆಳಗೆರೆ ಔಟ್, ಕಾರಣವೇನು ಗೊತ್ತಾ?". Kannadaprabha (in Kannada). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Tabloid editor held for conspiring to murder ex-employee in Karnataka". The Times of India. 9 December 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Scroll Staff (8 December 2017). "Kannada journalist Ravi Belagere arrested for allegedly plotting to kill former colleague". Scroll.in. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Bengaluru police arrest Kannada journalist Ravi Belagere on charges of contracting a murder". The News Minute. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Times, The Ancient (13 November 2020). "Ravi Belagere, editor of Hai Bangalore tabloid, passes away". The Ancient Times. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ Avinash Kadesivalya (13 November 2020). "ಅಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ ಬರಹಗಳ ಹುಚ್ಚು ಹತ್ತಿಸಿದ 'ಅಕ್ಷರ ರಾಕ್ಷಸ' ಖ್ಯಾತ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತ ರವಿ ಬೆಳಗೆರೆ ಇನ್ನಿಲ್ಲ..!" [Ravi Belagere no more]. Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Ravi Belagere Dies of Heart Attack In Bengaluru, Kannada Writers And Journalists Shocked". Sakshi Post. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Former Bigg Boss Kannada season 7 contestant and senior journalist Ravi Belagere passes away". Times Of India. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.