Q. Who founded the Kannada theatre troupe “Ninasam” in Karnataka?
Answer: K. V. Subbanna
Notes: Kuntagodu Vibhuthi Subbanna (K. V. Subbanna) founded Ninasam (Nilakanteshwara Natyaseva Sangha) in Heggodu, Karnataka. Established as a cultural institution, Ninasam promotes theatre, literature, and arts education. It organizes workshops, film appreciation courses, and repertory performances geared towards rural cultural development. Subbanna’s initiative aimed to make theatre accessible beyond urban centers and contributed to modern Kannada theatre and nurturing several notable artists and playwrights in Karnataka.