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Dinakara Desai was born on 10 September, 1909 in Ankola (Uttara Kannada District), India, is an A 20th-century indian male writer. Discover Dinakara Desai's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
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Poet, Writer, Educationist, Political and Social Activist. |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
10 September, 1909 |
| Birthday |
10 September |
| Birthplace |
Ankola (Uttara Kannada District), India |
| Date of death |
6 November, 1982 |
| Died Place |
Mumbai |
| Nationality |
India
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Dinakara Desai Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Dinakara Desai Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dinakara Desai worth at the age of 73 years old? Dinakara Desai’s income source is mostly from being a successful Poet. He is from India. We have estimated Dinakara Desai's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Dinakara Desai (ದಿನಕರ ದೇಸಾಯಿ) was a poet, writer, educationist, and political activist.
He was famous for his poetry form called chutuka (also known as Chutuka Brahma).
Chutuka or chutuku is a quadraplet poem.
This format was later adopted by other poets.
He made major contributions towards the literary development of the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
His grand parents were basically from Hondadahakkalu – Antarvalli (near Mirjan, Kumta taluka, Uttara Kannada district) and, were Konkani speaking people.
Dinakar was the third child of Dattatray Desai (father) and Ambika (mother).
He was born at Ankola (Uttara Kannada District) on 10 September 1909.
He had two elder brothers – Yeshwant and Shankar; and, one younger sister – Saraswati.
His mother died when Dinakar was 9 years old.
Dinakar spent his early childhood at Alageri, a tiny village near Ankola where his father was working as Government Primary School Teacher.
He had his primary education for four years in the same school where his father was working.
Dinakar continued education at Edward High School (subsequently renamed as Jai Hind High School), Ankola.
He completed Higher Secondary education by passing Matriculation at Government High School, Karwar (Headquarters of Uttara Kannada District).
He joined Intermediate course in Bengaluru and continued degree course in Mysuru, completing B.A. in 1931 in First class.
He moved to Mumbai to pursue Post Graducation course.
He joined there at St. Xavier's College, where he completed M.A. in First class in 1933 by presenting a thesis - “Mahamandaleshwaras under the Chalukyas of Kalyani”.
He had the guidance of famous History Professor Father Heras while preparing thesis.
He won St. Xavier Silver Medal.
While preparing for thesis for M.A. he was also attending Law college in Mumbai.
He completed LLB in 1934.
Dinakar married Indira, daughter of Mahabaleshwar Wagle on 2 July 1936.
He had convinced the elders about the need for its simplicity.
The marriage was registered at Dharwad and a sum of Rs.
13 only was incurred towards marriage expenses.
Dinakar was non-believer in God, but, had tolerated his wife worshipping.
Children, grand children and great grandchildren
Dinakar had two daughters - Usha born on 4 August 1938; and, Nisha born on 30 August 1941.
Usha married Vijay Pradhan, a senior advocate in the Bombay High Court.
She has two sons - Ranjit and Sanjit and one grand daughter Anusha who's also a practising advocate at the Bombay High Court.
Nisha married Satishchandra Vengsarkar and has two daughters Monali and Meghana.
Dinakar Desai had chronic diabetes; the health condition aggravated and he died at Mumbai on 6 November 1982.
Desai initially intended to become a lawyer but was influenced by labour union activists M. N. Joshi and Thakkar Basha, who motivated him to contribute to the labour movement.
He later became an associate to S. M. Joshi, reviewing the social issues that caused problems toward labourers.
In this regard, he joined the Servants of India Society which was an organisation that was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
