Jogi
“Girish Rao Hatwar: Known to readers through various pen names such as Jogi, Janaki, H. Girish Rao, and Satyavrata, Girish Rao Hatwar (popularly known as Jogi) is a journalist by profession.
He first became known to readers through his popular columns Ravi Kaanaddu and Janaki Column in the weekly Hai Bangalore. Currently, he serves as the Supplement Editor at the daily Kannada Prabha. Alongside his career in journalism, Jogi has been actively involved in literary pursuits and has authored numerous works.
His notable books include Nadiya Nenapina Hangu, Yamini, Chitte Hejje Jaadu, Hit Wicket, Urmila, Mayakinnari, Guruvayanakere, Devara Huchchu, Chikkappa, Chaitra Vaishakha Vasantha, Ellanu Maadodu Hottegagi, Virahada Sankshipta Padakosha, Bengaluru, B Capital, Seelunalige, Jogi Kathegalu, Kaadu Haadiya Kathegalu, Rayabhagada Rahasya Ratri, Jarasandha, Sufi Kathegalu, Katha Samaya, Facebook dot com – Manasajoshi, Naale Baa, Ashwatthaman, L (a novel), Ask Mr., Jogi Column, Notebook, Jogi, and Hastinavati, among others.
He has been honored with several awards, including the prestigious Vaddarse Raghurama Shetty Journalism Award.”
