VASANTHA HOSABETTU ವಸಂತ ಹೊಸಬೆಟ್ಟು
Cartoonist | Columnist | Author | Record Holder | Management Professional
📍Address: Flat No. 122, 2nd Block, Janapriya Nivas Hesarghatta Main Road,
Chikkabanavara Post Bangalore – 560 090, India
📞 Mobile: 98868 23242
📧 Email: hosabettu@gmail.com
🌐 Blog: www.hosabettutoons.blogspot.
PROFILE SNAPSHOT
A rare blend of creative excellence and managerial insight, Vasantha Hosabettu is an internationally recognised cartoonist, columnist, author, and record holder. With decades of contribution to newspapers, books, exhibitions, and global platforms, he stands as a bridge between art, journalism, and structured thinking.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT
🎓 Honorary Doctorate
Awarded by World Records University, UK
For: “Longest Running Cartoon Column in Newspaper”
📍 Ceremony held at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
📅 22 February 2014
WORLD RECORDS & RECOGNITIONS
🏆 World Record Holder – Longest Running Cartoon Column
Recognised by:
Unique World Records
World Records University
Limca Book of Records
World Records India
Asia Book of Records
📌 Column: “Wa Re Wah…!”
📰 Newspaper: Kannada Prabha
🗓️ Duration: Every Wednesday from 1 December 2004 to 11 February 2009
➡️ The entire column focused exclusively on cartooning, cartoonists, and cartoons, a unique and unmatched journalistic feat.
BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
📚 Authored Books
“Ware Wah…!” (2022) – Complete collection of all Wa Re Wah…! columns
“Munduvarida Vare Vah…!” (2009) – Compilation of 101 columns after the first Vare Vah…!
“Vare Vah…! I” (2007) – Collection of first 101 columns
📘 eBook
“15-Minute Daily Cartoons Practice – Improve Your Drawing Without Stress”
🔗 Available at: https://tagmango.com/web/checkout/6947d393c9bfa61094d23dc7
INTERNATIONAL CARTOONING AWARDS
🌍 Global Recognition
H M Prize, 10th Sejong International Cartoon Contest – 2019, South Korea
(Theme: Unfact & Win-Win – Building a New World)
SP Prize, SICACO International Cartoon Contest – 2020, South Korea
(Theme: Freedom + Equality)
H M Prize, 8th Sejong International Cartoon Contest – 2019, South Korea
(Theme: Hot Passion & Cold Heart)
5th Prize, Second Taejon International Cartoon Contest – 1993, South Korea
NATIONAL CARTOONING AWARD
🇮🇳 3rd Prize
Open Cartoon Contest – 1992
Conducted by Bhilai Steel Plant, Madhya Pradesh.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
🖼️ Participated in cartoon exhibitions across 20+ countries, including:
Japan, Brazil, Italy, Iran, Belgium, Turkey, and many more — presenting Indian cartooning on global platforms.
SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
France – 2012 :Participated in person as a host
31st Salon International Caricature, Dessin Presse & Humour
📍 Saint-Just-Le-Martel, Haute-Vienne-Limousin
📅 29 September – 7 October 2012
✨ During this event, conducted cartoon training sessions for French students, noted as the first time an Indian cartoonist did so.
COLUMNIST EXPERIENCE
📰 Kannada Prabha (Kannada Daily)
Weekly cartoon column: “Wa Re Wah…!”
1 December 2004 – 11 February 2009
📰 Vijay Karnataka (Kannada Daily)
Weekly Management / Business Cartoon Column
8 March 2000 – 30 April 2003
📰 V K Money (The Economic Times Group)
Weekly illustrated column: “Chitra” Mani Darpana
5 May 2024 – 13 April 2025 .
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA)
All India Management Association
Centre for Management Education, New Delhi
Dual Specialisation: Human Resource Management & Operations Management
🎓 B.Sc. – Mangalore University
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore
📜 Other Certifications
National Apprenticeship Certificate Holder
IRDA Composite Agency License Holder
AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Advisor (Since 23 June 2011)
Certificate of Completion – “Practical Journalism A to Z” (23 May 2023).
SPECIAL EXPERIENCE & INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
✈️ Travel & stay experience:
Puerto Rico (USA) – 1 month
New York (USA)
Frankfurt (Germany)
France – 10 days
Vietnam – 4 days
Oman & UAE (Gulf Countries) – 11 days
Malaysia – 4 days
📝 Published articles about each country visit in various publications.
OTHER INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
▶️ YouTube Channel: Vasantha Hosabettu
(Niche: Cartoons, Cartooning & Cartoonists)
✍️ Journalism
💰 Financial & Wealth Planning
🎬 Art Films
🎨 Creative Invitation Card Design
🏊 Swimming
ABOUT & MEDIA MENTION
📰 An article on Vasantha Hosabettu was published in Aparanji, Kannada monthly (August 2020), authored by Mr. Sukeshava.
(as on 20 January 2026)
