Shebaly is the

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of a

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writer. He is a priest of

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. Currently he resides in

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. His real name is Babu Varghese. Under this pen name Shebaly he had written short stories and poems in mainstream media like Manorama Sunday, Kala Kaumudi, and Katha since 1972. He was the editor of ''Poomchola''—a children's monthly.

Published works

* ''Ponni Malayude Thazhvarangalil'' (novel) * ''Swapnath Paneh'' (novel) * ''Manasoru Sakshi'' (collection of dramas broadcast on radio) {{Malayalam Literature , state=collapsed Malayalam-language writers