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| Biography | Asha Raghu was an accomplished author and publisher known for her significant contributions to Kannada literature. After her studies, she worked as a lecturer, where she also began her writing career by crafting dialogues and assisting in theatre, television, and cinema. She dedicated herself to literary pursuits, producing a range of novels and short stories, and later transformed her passion into a professional career in book publishing. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | M.A. |
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| Institution | Bangalore University, Karnataka |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hometown | Malleshwaram, Bengaluru |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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Family
| Father | Keshava Iyengar |
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| Mother | Sulochana |
| Siblings | 2 Sisters (Deepamalli) |
| Spouse | KC Raghu (writer and food expert, died in 2022) |
| Children | Daughter - Upasana Raghu |
Career
| Debut Book | Aparoopada Purana Kathegalu (2018) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/asharaghu79/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/asha.raghu.1422/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-raghu-937400277/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| After her formal education, Asha Raghu worked as a lecturer and began her writing career by writing dialogues and assisting in various creative fields. | |
| She transitioned fully into literary work and spent many years in book publishing. | |
| Her literary contributions include novels like Avartha (2014), Gata (2020), Maye (2021), and Chittaranga (2024). | |
| She also compiled many short stories, such as Aarane Beralu (2020), Bogaseyalli Kathegalu (2020), and Aparoopada Purana Kathegalu (2018). | |
| Asha wrote several theatre plays, including Choodamani (2019), Kshamadana (2020), Bangarada Panjara, and Poothani Matthithara Natakagalu. | |
| Her critical work 'Aavarta-Manthana' relates to her earlier novel Aavarta. | |
| Following the death of her husband in 2022, Asha struggled with depression while raising her daughter and advancing her writing career. | |
| A tragic end came on 10 January 2026, when she died by suicide at her home. |
