Career
Her novels have been made into feature films, most prominently, (1967) and (1971) – both directed by Puttanna Kanagal and featuring actress Kalpana. Anasuya Shankar was born on September 1, 1928, in Mandya in the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore of British India, to B. M. Krishnaswamy and Thangamma. She was also called as Anasuya and Bhagirathi.
She graduated with a gold medal in her Bachelor of Arts degree from Maharani"s Arts College in Mysore.
They have a daughter, Meera. Triveni got her pen-name by accident.
She always made two plaits (in Sanskrit/Kannada, veni means plait) in her hair. A friend told her she had enough hair not just for two, but three plaits.
Anasuya thought that tri-veni was a nice name and started using that as her pen-name.
Triveni published her first novel Apasvara in 1953. After that, she published 20 novels and 3 short story collections. Her novels mainly contained stories based on the psychological issues faced by women, their emotions and frustrations.
Collection Of Short Stories Hendatiya Hesaru Yeradu Manasu Samasyeya Magu made into movies Hoovu Hannu Belli moda.