Vani (writer)
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Vani | |
| Born | M. N. Subbamma 1912 Srirangapatna, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Died | 1988 (aged 75–76) Mysore, Karnataka, India |
| Pen name | Vani |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Literary movement | Navya |
| Notable works | Shubhamangala Eradu Kanasu Hosa Belaku |
Vani (Kannada: ವಾಣಿ; 1912–1988) was a Kannada writer. She was born in Srirangapatna (near Mysore). Her father B. Narasinga Rao was an advocate. She was bestowed the "Rajaseva Saktha" title by Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wodeyer of Mysore Palace. Three of her novels — Shubhamangala, Eradu Kanasu and Hosa Belaku — were made into successful Kannada movies directed by top Kannada directors.