Bengaluru, January 10: Kannada writer and publisher Asha Raghu (46) tragically took her own life on Saturday at her residence in Malleswaram, as confirmed by police sources.
Authorities reported that Asha was discovered hanging in a room of her home. The incident came to light when family members broke down the door after receiving no response.
Asha leaves behind a daughter, while her husband, K.C. Raghu, passed away two years ago. Police indicated that she had been struggling with depression following her husband’s death.
An unnatural death case has been registered, and further investigations are underway.
Born on June 18, 1979, to Keshava Iyengar and Sulochana, Asha Raghu earned her postgraduate degree in Kannada from Bengaluru University. She initially worked as a lecturer and was involved in theatre, television, and cinema, contributing as a dialogue writer and assistant director.
Later, she dedicated herself fully to literary pursuits and remained active in the book publishing sector for several years.
Asha authored several acclaimed novels, including “Avarta,” “Gaata,” “Maye,” and “Chittaranga.” Her short story collections featured titles such as “Arane Beralu,” “Bogaseyalli Kathegalu,” and “Aparupa Purana Kathegalu.” Additionally, she wrote plays including “Choodamani,” “Kshamadana,” “Bangarada Panjara,” and “Putani and Other Dramas.”
A critical work titled “Avarta-Manthana” was also published based on her novel “Avarta.” Asha received numerous accolades, including the Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award, the Suryanarayan Chadaga Award, the Palakala Seetaramabhatt Award from the Kannada Sahitya Parishat, and the Rajalakshmi Baraguru Ramachandappa Award from the Raichur Kannada Sahitya Parishat, among others.
TrendingShe is remembered as a warm, talented, and humble personality. Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.