Dr. M. M. Kalburgi- He also had served as the Vice - Chancellor of Kannada University in Hampi.
- He has written more than 20 publications including Neeru Neeradisittu, Sarangarshi and Kachhittu Kalyan.
About his achievements:
- He has received Sahitya Akademi award in 2006 for his research articles Marga 4.
- He has also received Nrupatunga Award, Basava Puraskara, Nrupatunga Award and Pampa award for his contribution to Kannada literature.
About his unexpected death:
- Dr. Kalburgi died because he was shot by unidentified person in his residence in Dharwad on 30th August 2015.
- He was the first litterateur from Karnataka who was shot dead apparently for his views on idol respect and Hindu ceremonial.
✍Examrace Team at Sep 18, 2015