K. S. Nissar Ahmed

Born:5 February 1936

He is an Indian poet and writer in Kannada language.

His full name is Kokkare Hosahalli Shekh Haider Nissar Ahmed.

He was the 73rd president for Kannada Sahitya Sammalenna held at Shivamogga in the year 2007.

He is best known for “Nityotsava” .

The 407th edition of Mysuru Dasara was inaugurated by K S Nissar Ahmed, poet of Nityotsava fame.

He recieved Padma Shri (2008), Pampa Award (2017),Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry (1982): Anaamika Aanglaru ans many more .

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