Perumbadavam Sreedharan

Perumbadavam Sreedharan (Malayalam: പെരുമ്പടവം ശ്രീധരന്‍) (born 12 February 1938) is a prolific Malayalam author from Kerala, India. He is the present Chairman of Kerala Sahithya Academy. He has written several novels and short stories. One of his most famous and critically acclaimed novels is Oru Sankeerthanam Pole (1993) for which he won the Vayalar Award in 1996.[1][2] He got Kerala Sahithya Academy Award for his novel 'Ashtapadi'. In 2006, he was awarded the Malayattoor Award for his novel, Narayanam.[3]

Perumbadavam Sreedharan
Born (1938-02-12) 12 February 1938
Perumpadavam, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam district, Kerala
Occupationwriter

Born in the village of Perumpadavam, in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam district of Kerala, Perumpadavam (as he is often called) started his literary career by writing poetry. He later shifted to short stories and novels. Perumpadavam has also authored scripts for 12 malayalam films and has won Kerala State Film Award for Sooryadanam (1989).[4] Sreedharan has been noted for his connection with the Russian language and is recognized by some as a doyen of Malayam literature.[5]

Oru Sankeerthanam Pole
Main article: Oru Sankeerthanam Pole

The novel Oru Sankeerthanam Pole was first published in 1993 and was released in its 37th edition on 1 November 2008[6] after setting publishing records in 2005.[1] It is a story based on the life of famous Russian writer, Fyodor Dostoyevsky and his wife Anna.[7] This highly successful novel has sold over 100,000 copies in about 12 years. This is a record in Malayalam literature.The book surpassed 100th edition, with above 200,000 copies in about 24 years.

Selected works
Perumbadavam in Kozhikode on 2017 February 3

Some of Perumpadavam's selected works include[8]

  • Abhayam (The Shelter)
  • Ayilyam
  • Ashtapathi
  • Anthiveyilile Ponnu (The Gold in the Dusk)
  • Kaalvariyilekku Veendum
  • Pinneyum Pookkunna Kadu (The Forest That Bloom Again)
  • Greeshmajwalakal (The Flames of Summer)
  • Ottachilambu (Single Anklet)
  • Meghachaya
  • Ezhamvaathil (The Seventh Gate)
  • Ninte Koodarathinarike (Near Your Tent)
  • Venanil Pookunna Maram (The Tree That Blossom in Summer)
  • Iruttil Parakkunna Pakshi (The Bird That Fly in Dark)
  • Kripanidiyude Kottaram
  • Ilathumbukalile Mazha (The Rain At the Leaf's End)
  • Dhoorangal Kadannu (A Long Long Way)
  • Ente Hrudayathinte Udama (The Master of My Heart)
  • Oru Sankeerthanam Pole (Like a Hymn)
  • Vaalmunayil Vachacha Manassu
  • Narayaneeyam
  • Pradakshina Vazhy
  • Kadal Pole Kadal

Major awards

References
  1. Sudhi, K. S. (17 December 2005). "Celebrating a milestone". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  2. Vayalar Award page (in Malayalam)
  3. "Malayattoor Award for Perumbadavam". The Hindu. 12 July 2006. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. Kerala State Film Awards Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "The Russian Connection". The Hindu. 17 July 2007. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  6. "Delightful days ahead for booklovers". Express News Service. The New Indian Express Group. 29 October 2008. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  7. Oru Sankeerthanam Pole at Indulekha Archived 2012-06-25 at the Wayback Machine
  8. Perumbadavam Sreedharan works at Puzha.com (in Malayalam)
  9. Hindu article about Malayattoor Award


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