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[1][2] directed by top Kannada directors.
^ abMohan Lal (2006). The Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature (Volume Five (Sasay To Zorgot). Sahitya Akademi. p. 4489. ISBN81-260-1221-8.
^Subramanyam, Lakshmi; T. V. Subramanyam (2000). Third eye: Women Writings from Karnataka. Srishti Publishers & Distributors. p. 153. ISBN81-87075-60-0.
