Vivek Shanbhag is one of the foremost storytellers in contemporary Kannada literature. He served as the editor of the acclaimed literary magazine Desha Kaala for seven years, a platform that reflected his unique narrative sensibility. Known for his nuanced portrayal of both small-town life and universal human experiences, Shanbhag’s work bridges the local and the global with remarkable depth. His novella Ghachar Ghochar, translated into Engish has received widespread international acclaim, with editions published in the UK and the US, and translations into 18 languages—captivating readers around the world.
