A. N. Murthy Rao Writer
Akkihebbalu Narasimha Murthy Rao (June 16, 1900—August 23, 2003) was a Kannada author.Though popular for his atheistic thoughts and writings, he has also written dramas, short stories and in addition headed a couple of government assignments. He was the first director of the Kannada & Sanskriti Department, spearheaded by Kengal Hanumanthaiah.