Padmanabha Bhat Sevkara is a journalist and writer who began his career as a reporter and sub-editor for Prajavani after completing his post-graduate studies in journalism. He is currently a sub-editor for the weekly Kannada magazine ‘Sudha’. His published works include ‘Kepina Dabbi’, ‘Kannadi Haralu’, and ‘Devru’. He has received numerous awards, including the Kendra Sahitya Academy Yuva Puraskar, Karnataka Sahitya Academy Endowment Award, Chhanda Pustaka Prashasti, Maasti Katha Puraskara, and Toto Puraskara for his story collection.