Mysuru:  Writer and Theatre personality Addanda Cariappa from Kodagu has been appointed as a Member of Kendra Sahitya Academy.

The appointment was made in the first meeting held under the Chairmanship of Kannada writer Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar, who was elected as the Academy Chairman a few months ago.

The Academy has scholars representing 24 official languages of the country. Every language is represented by five members and accordingly, the Academy has 120 members from 24 languages.

Profile: Addanda Cariappa has carved a niche for himself in the State theatre. A multi-faceted talent, he is credited with giving a new dimension to Kodava theatre after Appacha Kavi.

Transforming Kodava theatre into a vital link between Kodava and Kannada languages,he is also known for having made significant contributions to Kodava language, theatre, films etc.

He has also served as a Member of Karnataka Nataka Academy, Kodava Sahitya Academy and as Chairman of Kodava Sahitya Academy.

A Rajyotsava awardee, he has many other awards to his credit including the prestigious ‘Bhasha Samman Award’ given by Kendra Sahitya Academy.

As a writer, he has many Kodava and Kannada plays and history works to his credit.