Quick Info
| Profession | Author, Publisher |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/06/1979 |
| Age | 46 years (died on 10, Jan, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Malleshwaram, Bengaluru |
| Date of Death | 10/01/2026 |
Latest News about Asha Raghu
10/01/2026
Kannada writer and publisher Asha Raghu died in Bengaluru at her residence in Malleshwaram. She was 46 years old, and reports said family members found her after she did not respond for some time. Her husband KC Raghu had died two years earlier, and she was survived by her daughter.
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Bio/Wiki
| Biography | Asha Raghu was an accomplished author and publisher known for her significant contributions to Kannada literature. After earning her postgraduate degree in Kannada from Bangalore University, she worked as a lecturer before transitioning into creative arts, where she crafted dialogues and assisted in theatre, television, and cinema. She dedicated herself entirely to literary pursuits, producing acclaimed novels, short story collections, and plays, while also establishing herself as a respected figure in the book publishing sector. Her life ended on 10 January 2026 when she died in Bengaluru. |
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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 |
| Field | Kannada |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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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 2024) |
| Children | Daughter - Upasana Raghu |
Career
| Debut Book | Aparoopada Purana Kathegalu (2018) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/asha.raghu/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/asha.raghu.1422/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/asha-raghu-937400277/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. After her formal education, Asha Raghu worked as a lecturer and began her writing career by writing dialogues and assisting in various creative fields. | |
| 2. She transitioned fully into literary work and spent many years in book publishing. | |
| 3. Her literary contributions include novels like Avartha (2014), Gata (2020), Maye (2021), and Chittaranga (2024). | |
| 4. She also compiled many short stories, such as Aarane Beralu (2020), Bogaseyalli Kathegalu (2020), and Aparoopada Purana Kathegalu (2018). | |
| 5. Asha wrote several theatre plays, including Choodamani (2019), Kshamadana (2020), Bangarada Panjara, and Poothani Matthithara Natakagalu. | |
| 6. Her critical work 'Aavarta-Manthana' relates to her earlier novel Aavarta. | |
| 7. Following the death of her husband in 2022, Asha struggled with depression while raising her daughter and advancing her writing career. | |
| 8. A tragic end came on 10 January 2026, when she died by suicide at her home. | |
| 9. Her literary contributions include novels like Avarta, Gata, Maye, and Chittaranga. | |
| 10. She compiled numerous short story collections and wrote several theatre plays that were well-received in Kannada literary circles. | |
| 11. A critical work titled Avarta–Manthana, based on her novel Avarta, has been published. | |
| 12. She was a respected publisher who gave space to many emerging writers in the Kannada literary community. | |
| 13. Kannada writer and publisher Asha Raghu, aged 46, died by suicide at her residence in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, on 28 March 2026. The incident came to light when family members broke open the door after receiving no response from her. | |
| 14. Following the death of her husband in 2024, Asha struggled with depression while raising her daughter and advancing her writing career. |