Sullia, Jan 10, 2022: Veteran writer and former president of Karnataka Arebhashe Sanskriti mattu Sahitya Academy, N S Deviprasad (79) passed away at his residence at Sampaje in Sullia on January 10, Monday afternoon.
Deviprasad who had served as the first president of the Academy had also produced a national award winning film. He was active in social, religious and cultural fields and was the Trustee of Sampaje Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple. He had won several awards including Kannada Sahitya Parishat Award.
Deviprasad has left behind his wife, two daughters and innumerous admirers.