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Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi (born 1951) is a short story writer, novelist, playwright and scriptwriter, who writes in the Kannada language. He is known for introducing Muslim culture into Kannada prose. Kunhi authored short story collections, novels, stage plays and children's books, besides several other editorial works. He won three Sahitya Akademi Awards from Karnataka Sahitya Academy, including a lifetime achievement award (1997). He won National Awards for his contribution to Kannada Films. His works have been translated into other Indian languages. His works, focus on erasing illusions about Islam in India and nurturing a more positive outlook towards Islam. A post-graduate with a gold medal in Kannada literature from Mysore University, Kunhi is now retired from being a chief manager for Syndicate Bank's Bangalore Corporate Office.〔 ==Works== This writer edited what is considered the finest work ever produced in Kannada for children – "Tattu Chappale Putta Magu", a collection of over 100 poems and "Santammanna", an anthology of 40-odd illustrated poems. He is the recipient of the Kendra Sahitya Akademi award for the story of an ordinary Mohandas who became Mahatma Gandhi in his "Paapu Gandhi" Bapu Gandhi Aada Kathe. Apart from Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar, only Bolwar has written about Gandhi for children. The Mahatma had kept the child Monu alive in himself until he died a martyr. The book spoke of Mehtab, Gandhi's Muslim friend who was a great source of courage to him. It was translated and published in English with the title Gandhi – From Monu To Mahatma. During the book launch Jnanapith awardee, U.R. Ananthamurthy said in praise of Kunhi's book "This is one of the best books on Mahatma Gandhi for children and adults". Ananthamurthy also said Kunhi is blessed with great insight, and that his works are finely tuned, transcending time. "Kunhi's collection of songs and poems are among the best in contemporary Kannada literature,". The book was also enacted as children's play. His extended short story, "Ondu Thundu Godae," or "A Bit of Wall" treats the explosive Ayodhya theme in a humorous, personal vein. He recounts the story of an old woman, Roti-Phatumma, who wanted to build her own house by acquiring what she believed to be a bit of the wall from the broken pieces of the Babri Masjid. Tongue-in-cheek Kunhi balances serious, comic and poignant aspects. His epic 1,110-page opus named "Swathranthada Ota" (in English: The run for independence) released on 18 March 2012 at Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bangalore. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bolwar Mahammad Kunhi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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