Senior Beary Writer U.A. Khasim Ullal passes away at 74
Mangaluru: Senior writer U.A. Khasim (74), who was one of the architects of the Beary Andolan passed away at his residence in the city during the early hours of Monday.
The deceased is survived by his wife, four sons, three daughters, and a legion of relatives and friends.
Writer Khasim has written stories, novels, poems, and various literary pieces in both the Beary and Kannada languages.
Apart from being at the forefront of the Beary Andolan, Khasim Ullal has also been a member of the Beary Sahitya Academy, he has also served as the office bearer of Kendra Beary Parishad and Beary Literary & Cultural Association for several years.
The sources close to the family of the deceased have informed that his funeral rites will be conducted at Kallapu Patla near Thokottu.
Many prominent personalities expressed their condolences and remembered Khasim Ullal's rich contribution to the Beary movement and literature.
With his passing away, one more pillar of the Beary literary movement has crumbled. With his pioneering works in Beary literature by way of novels, poems, short stories, plays etc. he had given a big boost to the movement in its early years, said Umar Teekay, Chairman of Teekays Group in his condolence message.
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