Gopalkrishna P. Nayak

Who is Gopalkrishna P. Nayak?

Gopalkrishna Parameshwar Nayak from Torke village is an exponent of drama writer in the Kannada language. In 2000, he was awarded Karnatka Sahitya Akademi for his work in drama writings. He was also awarded Yakshgana Sahitya Prashasti. G. P. Nayak a.k.a. Gaonkar was born in Hiregutti village, a village in coastal area. He earned his high school diploma from Gibbs High School, Kumta and his B.Sc. degree from the Karnataka College, Dharwar. After working almost two decades, he retired as headmaster of Shri Sadguru Nityanand High-School, Sanikatta village. Prior to this, Nayak was principal of the Primary School Teachers Training College Ankola. G. P. Nayak now lives in Hubli.