P. Lankesh

P. Lankesh
Born	Palyada Lankeshappa (1935-03-08)8 March 1935 Konagavalli, Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Died	25 January 2000(2000-01-25) (aged 64) Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation(s)	Writer, editor, filmmaker, poet, playwright, teacher
Notable work	Kereya Nerannu Kerege Chelli (1960) Mussanjeya Katha Prasanga (1978) Kallu Karaguva Samaya (1990)
Spouse	Indira Lankesh
Children	Gauri Lankesh, Kavitha Lankesh, Indrajit Lankesh
Awards	National Film Award for Best Direction: 1976 Sahitya Akademi Award: 1993

Palya Lankesh (8 March 1935 – 25 January 2000) was an Indian poet, fiction writer, playwright, translator, screenplay writer and journalist who wrote in the language. He was also an award-winning film director.