Dr. Musthafa K H

Overview

Dr. Musthafa K H is a Kannada scholar and author. He holds a B.A., an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Kannada Literature from Mangalore University. His doctoral research examined cultural criticism through the critical model of Ki. Ram. Nagaraj. He is UGC-NET qualified and has authored Kandaddu Kaadiddu (2015), Haraamna Kathegalu (2020) and Uppappana Local Lorry.

Before joining SSSIHL as an Assistant Professor in 2025, he served as a Kannada Lecturer at Field Marshal K M Cariappa College and as a Coordinator at the Santakavi Kanakadasa and Tatvapada Study Centre, Bengaluru.

Areas of Teaching

Ancient Kannada Literature, Medieval Kannada Literature, Modern Kannada Literature, Literary Criticism, Literary Theory, Cultural Studies

Research Interests

Kannada literary, textual and cultural criticism, particularly the critical model of Ki. Ram. Nagaraj
Literary forms across ancient, medieval and modern Kannada literature
Kannada folklore, creative writing and indigenous narratives in contemporary society
Kuvempu’s Vishwamanava philosophy and Sharana literature
Comparative literature and cross-cultural discourse
Language policy, curriculum development and technology in literature teaching

Awards & Recognitions

First Rank, Gold Medal & 5 University Endowment Prizes – Awarded by Mangalore University for M.A. Kannada
Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF )– Awarded by University Grants Commission (UGC) & Ministry of Minority Affairs for Ph.D. research
Shri B N Hemraj Kushalanagar Endowment Award (2020) – Awarded by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Karnataka
Sudha Ugadi Essay Competition Award (1st Place: 2021 & 2025) – Awarded by Sudha Magazine / Prajavani Group
Dr. Prahallad Agasanakatte Student Short Story Award (2019) – Awarded by Akshara Sahithya Vedike, Hubballi
Masti Smaraka Katha Prashasti (2019) – Awarded by The Mysore Association, Mumbai
E Hottige Katha Award (2020) – Awarded by E Hottige Trust, Bengaluru for Haraamna Kathegalu
AKKA World Kannada Conference Essay Award (2016) – Awarded at the 9^th AKKA World Kannada Conference, Atlantic City, USA
Right Thinkers Award (2022) – Awarded for contributions to literary writing
Samajamukhi Annual Essay Competition Award (2024)– Awarded by Samajamukhi Magazine
Samata Adhyayana Kendra Essay Competition Award (2024) – Awarded by Samata Adhyayana Kendra
Basavaraja Kattimani Pratishthana Essay Competition Award (2020) – Awarded by Basavaraja Kattimani Pratishthana

Sri Sathya Sai Values-based Integral Education

H-Score initiative team member, Assistance to the Cultural Coordinator, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan participation, Hostel Seva activities