Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part J (2025)

S L Bhyrappa was an Indian novelist, philosopher and screenwriter who wrote in Kannada. He is widely regarded as one of modern India's popular novelists. Bhyrappa authored many novels including Bheemakaya, Vamshavruksha, Tabbaliyu Neenade Magane, Matadana and Nayi Neralu, Daatu (Crossing Over), Parva, Tantu, Sartha(Caravan), Sakshi (The Witness) etc.

Shivaram Karanth, was an Indian author, who was a novelist in the Kannada language, a playwright and an ecological conservationist. Karanth was an intellectual and environmentalist who made notable contribution to the art and culture of Karnataka. He is considered one of the most influential novelists in the Kannada language. His novels Marali Mannige, Bettada Jeeva, Alida Mele, Mookajjiya Kanasugalu, Mai Managala Suliyalli, Ade OOru Ade Mara, Shaneeshwarana Neralinalli, Kudiyara Koosu, Svapnada Hole, Sarsammana Samadhi, and Chomana Dudi are widely read and have received critical acclaim. There is a cultural affinity between Bhyrappa and Karanth and also, they both highlights the social issues and restrictions placed on woman. They both look at man and woman equally. They both evolve the traditional culture of India through the characters. Bhyrappa constructs a discourse on the women characters drawing them from different social stratum representing the total social milieu of India. Shivaram Karanth uses his novels as a powerful tool for social reform, advocating for women’s equality exposing the deep-rooted social evils.