Mangalore, Jan 10: Veteran writer Dr. Sara Abubakar (87) breathed her last at a private hospital in the city this afternoon after suffering from age-related illness for some time.
Sara was born on June 30, 1936 on the Chandragiri shores of Kasaragod and lived near Hat Hill in Mangalore after her marriage.
Sara Abubakar's literary cultivation has won various awards such as Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award, Dana Chintamani Attimabbe Award.
The deceased is survived by four sons.
First novel of Sara Aboobacker ‘Chandragiriya Theeradalli’ got published in Lankesh Patrike and recieved applauds from readers.
Sara wrote Sahana, Vajragalu, Kadanavirama, Suliyalli Sikkavaru, Paravaha Suli, Tala Odeda Doni, Panjara, Ilijaru, Kanike etc novels. She has written compilation of stories like Chappaligalu, Payana and other stories, Ardharathriyalli Huttida Koosu and Khedda. Her radio dramas include Kamarida Kanasu, Magalu Huttidalu, Theladuva Modagalu, Thala and Heegu Ondu Baduku. Lekana Guccha, Manomi, Bale, Naninnu Nidrisuve are her translations. She has also written a travelogue named Aisharamadalli.