Kutpady Anand Ganiga, No more

23.04.10 Udupi : The well known stage personality of Udupi, K. Anand Ganiga (74) died today offer a brief illness. He leaves behind his aged wife and three sons.

He was the promoter of “Udupi Rangabhoomi” for theatre activities. He served the stage for 42 years.

He wrote 2 drams in Kannada and 3 in Tulu. They were performed for well over 25 shows. Late Ganiga was also a Yakshagana artiste of merit and a columnist in a local Kannada daily. He received a Rajyotsava award, Aryabhatta award as performer, and the State Nataka Academy award. Ganiga was a dear personality to his circle of friends.