Mangalore, Nov. 2, 2012: The Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy Honorary Award 2011 will be conferred on journalist Hamza Malar, playwright Ismail Moodushedde, and Ahmed Bava Bajal.
Ismail has to written several Beary plays, produced telefilms, and participated in cultural events. Hamza Malar has written on several subjects, and Ahmed Bava has served in academy for several years.
The award comprises Rs. 10,000 and a citation.
CM Jagadish Shettar will present the awards at Ravindra Kala Kshetra in Bangalore. The event will be inaugurated by Govind Karjol, minister for Kannada and culture.