<p>Rich tributes were paid to Kannada literary icon and thinker K Shivarama Karanth on Friday.</p>.<p>The occasion was the soft launch of his new memoir, written by his children Malavika Kapur, K Ullas Karanth, and Kshama Rau. It’s called ‘Growing Up Karanth’.</p>.<p>Held at Bangalore International Centre, the event started with a montage on Karanth’s life, followed by speeches.</p>.<p>“Karanth had a forbidding public image. But he was affectionate in private life. He also had a dry sense of humour,” former bureaucrat Chiranjiv Singh shared in a panel discussion where he spoke alongside the Jnanpith laureate's children.</p>.<p>The book throws light on the intimate side of Karanth’s life and highlights the contribution of his wife Leela Karanth in his illustrious journey.</p>.<p>The 90-minute event was attended by his ardent followers, mostly in their silver years. Historian Ramachandra Guha was also present.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>Rich tributes were paid to Kannada literary icon and thinker K Shivarama Karanth on Friday.</p>.<p>The occasion was the soft launch of his new memoir, written by his children Malavika Kapur, K Ullas Karanth, and Kshama Rau. It’s called ‘Growing Up Karanth’.</p>.<p>Held at Bangalore International Centre, the event started with a montage on Karanth’s life, followed by speeches.</p>.<p>“Karanth had a forbidding public image. But he was affectionate in private life. He also had a dry sense of humour,” former bureaucrat Chiranjiv Singh shared in a panel discussion where he spoke alongside the Jnanpith laureate's children.</p>.<p>The book throws light on the intimate side of Karanth’s life and highlights the contribution of his wife Leela Karanth in his illustrious journey.</p>.<p>The 90-minute event was attended by his ardent followers, mostly in their silver years. Historian Ramachandra Guha was also present.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>