Vani (; 1912–1988) was a Kannada writer. She was born in Srirangapatna (near Mysore). Her father B. Narasinga Rao was an advocate. She was bestowed the "Rajaseva Saktha" title by Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wodeyer of Mysore Palace. Three of her novels — Shubhamangala, Eradu Kanasu and Hosa Belaku — were made into successful Kannada movies directed by top Kannada directors. Novels Bidugade Chinnada Panjara Mane Magalu Avala Bhagya Kaveria Madilalli Anjali Baleya Neralu Anireekshita Ale Nele Shishiragana Hoovu mullu Premasethu Trishula Sulgna Savadhana Bale Hosa Belaku Eradu Kanasu Shubhamangala Story collections (Kathaa Sankalana) Kasturi Arpane Naneya maduve Aparupada Attithi Babu Bharthane Happy Birthday Vachana Sangraha Navanitha Awards 1962 – Karnataka State Award. 1972 – Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award References Kannada-language writers 1912 births People from Mandya 1988 deaths