Ambikasuthan Mangad

Ambikasuthan Mangad is an Indian Malayalam language writer. He was a professor of Malayalam at Nehru Arts and Science College, Kanhangad. His literary contributions range from short stories to novels in Malayalam novels. He is active in protests against the known pesticide Endosulfan. His novel Enmakaje portrays the life of victims in the village Enmakaje of Kasaragod. "Neelakandan" is the famous character in this novel. His work drew international attention of the people to this malady. His book has played a major role in banning the pesticide.[1]

Personal Life

He was born in Bara village, Kasargod district in October 1962. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, a Master's Degree in Malayalam and a MPhil.


Books published
Ambikasudhan speaking in a seminar on Endosulfan at Kanhangad

Films

Ambikasuthan Mangad wrote the script and dialogues for critically acclaimed movie Kaiyoppu.

Television

Ambikasuthan Mangadan won an award for the Best Story writer from Kerala State Government for the telefilm Commercial Break.

Awards
  • 2001 - Commercial Break - Edasseri Memorial Award
  • 2014 - Neeraaliyan - Sathyalal Anusmaras Award

Notes and references
  1. Supreme Court bans endosulfan
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