Ravi Belagere

Ravi Belagere (15 March 1958 – 13 November 2020) was an Indian writer and journalist. He was born in Ballari, Karnataka. He was the editor of Kannada language tabloid Hai Bangalore and the magazine O Manase.

Early life and education

Ravi Belagere was born on 15 March 1958 in Ballari, Karnataka, India. He studied in Ballari and later moved to Bengaluru for higher studies. He completed a master's degree in history and worked as a lecturer before becoming a full-time writer and journalist.

Career

Ravi Belagere became well known as the editor of Hai Bangalore, a popular Kannada tabloid started in the 1990s. The tabloid became famous for its bold and sensational reporting. He also started the magazine O Manase, which focused on youth issues and personal development. He wrote many books, including novels, biographies and crime stories. His writing style was direct, emotional and sometimes controversial.

He also worked in television and was a popular speaker and columnist. His columns like "Papigala Lokadalli" (In the World of Criminals) gained a lot of attention.

Death

Ravi Belagere died from a heart attack on 13 November 2020 in Bangalore. He was 62 years old.

References

  1. ↑ "ThatsKannada - Columnist - Ravi Belagere - Soorya Shikari - ಸೂರ್ಯ ಶಿಕಾರಿ - ರವಿ ಬೆಳಗೆರೆ". kannada.oneindia.com. Archived from the original on 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2020-11-15.
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  5. ↑ Avinash Kadesivalya (13 Nov 2020). "ಅಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ ಬರಹಗಳ ಹುಚ್ಚು ಹತ್ತಿಸಿದ 'ಅಕ್ಷರ ರಾಕ್ಷಸ' ಖ್ಯಾತ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತ ರವಿ ಬೆಳಗೆರೆ ಇನ್ನಿಲ್ಲ..!" [Ravi Belagere no more]. Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Retrieved 13 Nov 2020.
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  7. ↑ "Noted tabloid editor Ravi Belagere, who redefined crime journalism in Karnataka, dies at 62". ThePrint. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "Noted journalist Ravi Belagere dead". The Hindu. November 13, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Veteran journalist and former BB Kannada 7 contestant Ravi Belegere passes away at 62: A look at his TV stint". The Times of India. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2025.