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Muttathu Varkey Award
Muttathu Varkey Award for contributions to the field of Malayalam literature is instituted by the Muttattu Varkey Foundation in memory of novelist Muttathu Varkey. The award was instituted in 1992 and as of 2012, it carries a purse of 50000, a citation, and a statuette. The awards are usually announced on 28 April (the birth anniversary of Varkey) and presented on 28 May (the death anniversary of Varkey) every year. The award was instituted as a recognition of the writer's (particularly novelists) body of work rather than any one title. In 2015, K. Satchidanandan became the first poet to be selected for the award. The year 2015 was the 75th anniversary of Muttathu Varkey’s debut into Malayalam literature with a poem titled ‘‘Aathmanjali’’ and so it was decided to have the award be given to poetry. In 2016 and 2017, the award was given for screenplay writing and notably in recognition for a particular work unlike previous years. Awardees References {{Malayalam Lite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Literature
Malayalam, the lingua franca of the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puduchery, is one of the six Classical languages of India. Malayalam literature comprises those literary texts written in Malayalam, a South-Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala. The first travelogue in any Indian language is the Malayalam ''Varthamanappusthakam'', written by Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar in 1785. Malayalam literature has been presented with 6 Jnanapith awards, the second-most for any Dravidian language and the third-highest for any Indian language. The Sangam literature can be considered as the ancient predecessor of Malayalam. The origin of Malayalam calendar dates back to year 825 CE. It is generally agreed that the Quilon Syrian copper plates of 849/850 CE is the available oldest inscription written in Old Malayalam. The earliest known literary works in Malayalam are ''Ramacharitam'' and ''Thirunizhalmala'', two epic poems written in Old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamala Surayya
Kamala Surayya (born Kamala; 31 March 1934 – 31 May 2009), popularly known by her one-time pen name Madhavikutty and married name Kamala Das, was an Indian poet in English as well as an author in Malayalam from Kerala, India. Her popularity in Kerala is based chiefly on her short stories and autobiography, while her oeuvre in English, written under the name Kamala Das, is noted for the poems and explicit autobiography. She was also a widely read columnist and wrote on diverse topics including women's issues, child care, politics, etc. Her liberal treatment of female sexuality, marked her as an iconoclast in popular culture of her generation. On 31 May 2009, aged 75, she died at Jehangir Hospital in Pune. Early life & Childhood Kamala Das was born in Punnayurkulam, Ponnani taluk, Malabar District, British India (present-day Thrissur district, Kerala, India) on 31 March 1934, to V. M. Nair, a managing editor of the widely circulated Malayalam daily ''Mathrubhumi'', and Nalap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam Literary Awards
This is a list of literary awards given for Malayalam–language. ---- Jnanapeetam Award (Jnanpith) Jnanpith Award, India's most prestigious literary honour, was won by the following Malayalam authors. Other major awards and their winners are listed below. Ayyappan Puraskaram The Ayanam – A. Ayyappan Poetry Award was instituted by Ayanam Samskarika Vedi (Ayanam Cultural Forum) in the memory of celebrated Malayalam poet A. Ayyappan. Balamani Amma Award Basheer Award Basheer Award was instituted by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer Smaraka Trust and consists of an amount of 25,000, certificate of merit and a plaque designed by C. N. Karunakaran. Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan Award Kamala Surayya Award Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature (Bal Sahitya Puraskar) The following are the winners of Bal Sahitya Puraskar, awarded annually by Sahitya Akademi for children's literature. Lalithambika Antharjanam Smaraka Sahitya Award The award, instituted in the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awards Established In 1992
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Indian Literary Awards
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Aarachar
''Aarachaar'' ( ; ) is a Malayalam novel written by K. R. Meera. Originally serialised in ''Madhyamam Weekly'' in continuous 53 volumes, the novel was published as a book by DC Books in 2012. It was translated by J. Devika into English under the title ''Hangwoman: Everyone Loves a Good Hanging'' (Hamish Hamilton, 2014). Set in Bengal, it tells the story of a family of executioners with a long lineage, beginning in the fourth century BC. The protagonist of the novel, Chetna, is a strong and tenacious woman who struggles to inherit this profession. According to noted literary critic M. Leelavathy, ''Aarachaar'' is one of the best literary works produced in Malayalam and follows the legacy of O. V. Vijayan's classic work ''Khasakkinte Itihasam''. The novel received the 2013 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award. It was also awarded the Odakkuzhal Award in 2013, Vayalar Award in 2014, Sahitya Akademi Award in 2015, and Muttathu Varkey Award in 2018. It was also shortlisted for the 2016 DSC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponthan Mada
''Ponthan Mada'' is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by T. V. Chandran. The film stars Mammootty and Naseeruddin Shah. It is based on two short stories, ''Ponthan Mada'' and ''Sheema Thampuran'' by C. V. Sreeraman. The film won four awards at the National Film Awards including the Best Actor award for Mammotty. It also won the Kerala State Film Award for the best second film. This is the only Malayalam-language film of Naseeruddin Shah. The film was a commercial success. Plot Set in the 1940s British India, the film is about the extraordinary, uncanny and touching relationship between the so-called low-caste Ponthan Mada (Mammootty) and his colonial landlord Sheema Thampuran (Naseeruddin Shah), who was expelled to British India from England during his youth for supporting the Irish Republican Army. Crossing the class boundaries, the two communicate through Thampuran's window with Mada hanging from an areca palm tree. Cast * Mammootty as Ponthan Mada * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irakal
''Irakal'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film written and directed by K. G. George and produced by Sukumaran. The film stars K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Thilakan, Sukumaran, Ashokan, and Radha. The film won two Kerala State Film Awards— Second Best Film and Best Story. Irakal is considered as the first dark movie in Malayalam and is regarded as a classic film. Plot A ruthless, Syrian Christian rubber baron, Mathews aka Mathukutty, builds an empire, through business acumen and greasing palms of cops and labour union leaders. His business includes marijuana and hooch. His son Koshy, who is the second-in-commands in his business and illegal activities, is equally ruthless and violent. His second son Sibi is an alcoholic, but a normal guy struggling to get out of his father's stranglehold; he rebels once a while, but incompetent and lazy to go his own way. Mathukutty's only daughter, Annie, is a nymphomaniac, who has no feelings for her husband Andrews or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asokan Charuvil
Asokan Charuvil is an Indian short story writer in Malayalam-language. He is a recipient of several awards including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and Muttathu Varkey Award. Born in 1957 in Kattoor in Trichur district of Kerala, he completed his education from Karalam High School, SN College, Nattika and SN Teachers Education Institution, Irinjalakuda. He was an officer in the registration department and was a member of the Kerala Public Service Commission. From 2018, he is the general secretary of Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangham. List of works * ''Sooryakanthikalude Nagaram'' * ''Parichitha Gandhangal'' * ''Oru Rathrikku Oru Pakal'' * ''Marichavarude Kadal'' * ''Kathakalile Veedu'' * ''Daivaviswasathe Kurichu Oru Lakhu Upanyasam'' * ''Chimney Velichathil Prakasikkunna Lokam'' * ''Kangaroo Nrutham'' * ''Asokan Charuvilinte Kathakal'' * ''Clerkumarude Jeevitham'' * ''Kattoor Kadavile Kroorakrithyam'' * ''Chathuravum Sthreekalum'' * ''Jalajeevitham'' * ''Thiranjedutha Kathakal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Books
DC Books is a publisher in Kerala publisher of books in Malayalam, and one of the publishers in India . It also operates one of the largest book store chains in India, with a network of over 45 bookshops under the DC Books and Current Books brands as well as more than 50 agencies in Kerala. DC Books DC Books is a publisher and bookseller with headquarters in Kottayam, Kerala, India. It published over 6500 titles, mainly literature in Malayalam, but also including children's literature, poetry, reference, biography, self-help, yoga, management titles, and foreign translations. DC Media, is the media division of DC Books. DC Media publishes 5 magazines namely, ''Education Insider'', Asia's leading magazine on education, ''Future Medicine'', magazine on Asian medical industry and ''Emerging Kerala'', Kerala's fastest growing magazine on business, economy and society, Money Indices and Travel and Flavors. DC Books was founded in 1974 by Dominic Chacko Kizhakemuri, known as D. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Joseph (author)
Sarah Joseph (born 1946) is an Indian novelist and short story writer in Malayalam. She won the Sahitya Akademi Award, Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award and the Vayalar Award for her novel ''Aalahayude Penmakkal'' (Daughters of God the Father). She is a leader of the feminist movement in Kerala and is the founder of the activist organization Manushi. She joined the Aam Aadmi Party in 2014 and contested the 2014 Indian general election, 2014 parliament elections from Thrissur. Biography Sarah Joseph was born into a conservative Christian family at Kuriachira in Thrissur city in 1946 to Louis and Kochumariam. She was married at the age of 15 when she was in class IX. She attended the teacher's training course and began her professional career as a school teacher. Later, she received her B.A. and M.A. in Malayalam as a private candidate and joined the collegiate service in Kerala. She served as a Professor of Malayalam at Sanskrit College, Pattambi. She has since retired from governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thinakkal Padmanabhan
Thinakkal Padmanabhan (born 5 February 1931), popularly known as T. Padmanabhan, is an Indian short story writer of Malayalam literature. He is a recipient of several awards including the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award of the Government of Kerala. He declined some of the earlier awards he was selected for which include Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1973), Odakkuzhal Award (1995) and Sahitya Akademi Award (1996). Mahatma Gandhi University conferred on him the honoris causa degree of the Doctor of Letters in 2018. Biography T. Padmanabhan was born on 5 February 1931 in a family of poor financial means at Pallikunnu near Kannur, in the south Indian state of Kerala to Puthiyidath Krishnan Nair and Devaki (Ammukutty) as the youngest of their four children. His father died when he was only a few months old and it was his mother and the eldest brother who looked after him during his childhood. He completed his school education from Chirakkal Raja's High School ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
