Answer- C
K.V. Tirumalesh, a renowned Kannada writer, passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 82 due to age-related illnesses.
He was a versatile writer with diverse interests, known for his work in various genres. While he was primarily known as a poet and received the Sahitya Akademi award for his innovative work "Akshaya Kavya" - a long narrative without any story or aim - he also wrote plays, short stories, novels, translations, and criticism.
K. V. Tirumalesh was an acclaimed Indian poet, writer, critic, and retired professor who wrote in both Kannada and English languages. He received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 2010 for his collection of poems titled Akshaya Kavya, which is written in Kannada.