Perumbadavam Sreedharan

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Perumbadavam Sreedharan
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Born (1938-02-12) 12 February 1938 (age 87)
Perumpadavam, Elanji, Piravom, Ernakulam district, Kerala
Occupationwriter

Perumbadavam Sreedharan (born 12 February 1938) is a Malayalam author from Kerala, India. He is former chairman of Kerala Sahitya Akademi. He has written several novels and short stories. One of his best known novels is Oru Sankeerthanam Pole (1993) for which he won the Vayalar Award in 1996. [1] [2] He got Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Ashtapadi. In 2006, he was awarded the Malayattoor Award for his novel, Narayanam.

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Born in the village of Perumpadavam, in Elanji Panchayath Piravom, 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. He has been noted for his connection with the Russian language and is recognised by some as a doyen of Malayalam literature. [3]

Oru Sankeerthanam Pole

The novel Oru Sankeerthanam Pole was first published in 1993 and was released in its 37th edition on 1 November 2008 [4] 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. [5] 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. [6]

List of works

Perumpadavam's works include: [7]

Novels

YearTitlePublisherNotes
1959Aval Oru Hoori Ayirunnu Champakulam: BKM
1963Anthivelichavum KumkumapookkalumChampakulam: BKM
1963Chillu Kottaram Kollam: Sreeramavilasom
1963Poovu Kaanatha Kaavukal Tiruvalla: Southern
1963SarppakavuChampakulam: BKM
1967Abhayam
(The Shelter)		 Kottayam: SPCS Based on the life of writer Rajalakshmi [8]
Adapted into the 1970 film of the same name [9]
1970Ente Vazhi Ninte VazhiKottayam: NBS
1970Nilavinte Bhangi Irinjalakuda: Janmabhumi
1971AyilyamKottayam: SPCS
1971Kaalvariyilekku Veendum Moovattupuzha: Victory
1974AshtapadiKottayam: SPCSAdapted into the 1983 film of the same name
1975Aayiram Katham DooreKottayam: SPCS
1975SooryadahamKottayam: DC Books Adapted into the 1981 film of the same name
1976JalahomamKottayam: Priyamvada
1977Anthiveyilile Ponnu
(The Gold in the Dusk)		Kottayam: SPCSAdapted into the 1982 film of the same name
1977Greeshmajwalakal
(The Flames of Summer)		Kottayam: SPCSAdapted into the 1981 film Greeshma Jwala
1978Yakshippala Trivandrum: Prabhatham
1979KarpooramKottayam: SPCS
1979Kallinmel Kallu Sheshikathe Cochin: CICC
1981PadayaniKottayam: SPCS
1981Pinneyum Pookkunna Kadu
(The Forest That Bloom Again)		Kottayam: NBSAdapted into the 1982 film of the same name
1981Hridayathile Venal
(The Summer in The Heart)		 Konni: Venus Book Depot
1981PakalpooramThrissur: Current
1981Iruttil Parakkunna Pakshi
(The Bird That Fly in Dark)		Kottayam: SPCS
1981Yathra
(The Journey)		Konni: Venus Book Depot
1983Arkkavum IlaveyilumKottayam: SPCSShort novels
1983Ormakkoru PoomaramKottayam: Current
1983Smrithi
1984Aaranya GeethamKottayam: SPCS
1984Thevaram Calicut: Poorna
1985Idinju Polinja LokamTrivandrum: Vijayodaya
1986KanneerppaadangalMoovattupuzha: Victory
1986Gandharvan KottaKottayam: SPCSNew edition titled Kadalkkarayile Veedu (1998)
1987NishagandhiKonni: Venus
1987MeghachayaKottayam: DC Books
1987Sooryane Aninja Sthree
(The Woman Who Adorned the Sun)		Trivandrum: Parvathi
1988Ottachilambu
(Single Anklet)		Kottayam: SPCS
1988ThrishnaCochin: Poompatta
1989Ente Hridayathinte Udama
(The Master of My Heart)		Kottayam: DC BooksAdapted into the 2002 film of the same name
1989Ezhamvaathil
(The Seventh Gate)		Kottayam: NBS
1989NeerpolaMoovattupuzha: Victory
1990Pradakshina VazhiKottayam: SPCS
1990MazhanilavuTrivandrum: PrabhathamAdapted into the 2002 film of the same name
1991Asthamayathinte KadalTrivandrum: Prabhatham
1993 Oru Sankeerthanam Pole
(Like a Hymn)		Kottayam: NBSWith an introduction by V. Rajakrishnan
Based on the life of Dostoyevsky and his wife Anna
Adapted into the 2016 film In Return: Just a Book
1993IdathavalamCalicut: Poorna
1993Gopurathinu ThazheTrivandrum: Prabhatham
1998Aroopiyude Moonnam PravuKollam: Sankeerthanam
1998Kadalkkarayile VeeduKollam: SankeerthanamNew edition of Gandharvan Kotta (1986)
2001Vaalmunayil Vacha ManassuKollam: Sankeerthanam
2003Sankhumudrayulla VaalKollam: Sankeerthanam
2004NarayanamKollam: SankeerthanamBased on the life of Sri Narayana Guru
2007Oru Keeru AkasamKollam: SankeerthanamBased on the life of C. J. Thomas
2007Snehathinteyum Maranathinteyum AthiruKollam: SankeerthanamShort novel
2011Kadal Pole KadalKollam: SankeerthanamCollection of two short novels: Sodom Gomorrah, Karutha Nilavu
2020Aswaaroodante Varavu [10] Kollam: SankeerthanamBased on the life of Alexander the Great

Short story collections

YearTitlePublisherNotes
1961Oru Kettuthaliyum Kure Ormakalum
(A Wedding Necklace and Many Memories)		 Kollam: SreeramavilasomCollection of 7 stories
1975Parayi Petta PanthirukulamKottayam: Vidyarthi Mithram
1979Venalil Pookunna Maram
(The Tree That Blossom in Summer)		Kottayam: SPCSCollection of 25 stories
1997Ninte Koodarathinarike
(Near Your Tent)		Kollam: SankeerthanamCollection of 6 stories
1996Ilathumbukalile Mazha
(The Rain at the Leaf's End)		Kollam: SankeerthanamCollection of 20 stories
1998Kripanidiyude KottaramKollam: SankeerthanamCollection of 24 stories
2000Doorangal Kadannu
(A Long Long Way)		Kollam: SankeerthanamCollection of 23 stories
2000Daivathinte Kattile Orila
(A Leaf from the God's Forest)		Kollam: SankeerthanamCollection of 18 stories
2011DecemberKollam: Sankeerthanam

Children's literature

YearTitlePublisherNotes
1965Kalampatta Pookkal Kottayam: Vidyarthi Mithram21 stories for children
1968Kalidasa KathaKottayam: SPCSBased on the life of Kalidasa
1965VirunnuKottayam: Vidyarthi Mithram39 stories for children
1975Yavanapuranathile AaromunniKottayam: SPCSBased on the story of Theseus
1993Nilavinte Bhangi Trivandrum: Bala Sahitya Institute With illustrations by G. V. Sreekumar
2000Daivathinte Kalippattangal Kollam: Sankeerthanam

Other works

YearTitlePublisherNotes
1966Bodhivriksham Thrissur: CurrentPlay
1966Ponpara Kondu Snehamalannu Kollam: SankeerthanamCollection of 14 essays and 13 memoirs
2004Hridaya RekhaKollam: SankeerthanamCollection of 32 essays written in Deepika
2005Otta Sikharathinte MaramKollam: SankeerthanamCollection of essays

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 Sudhi, K. S. (17 December 2005). "Celebrating a milestone". The Hindu . Retrieved 27 January 2019.[ dead link ]
  2. ↑ Vayalar Award page (in Malayalam)
  3. ↑ "The Russian Connection". The Hindu . 17 July 2007. Archived from the original on 4 October 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. ↑ "Delightful days ahead for booklovers". Express News Service. The New Indian Express Group. 29 October 2008. Retrieved 1 November 2008.[ permanent dead link ]
  5. ↑ "Oru Sankeerthanam Pole at Indulekha". Archived from the original on 25 June 2012.
  6. ↑ "'Oru Sankeerthanam Pole' goes into 100th edition". 26 November 2017.
  7. ↑ K. M. Govi (ed.). Malayala Grantha Soochi: A Retrospective Bibliography of Malayalam Books. Kerala Sahitya Akademi.
  8. ↑ Janaky Sreedharan (15 April 2017). "Abhayam: A Lost Gem". Stance. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  9. ↑ B. Vijayakumar (27 March 2016). "Abhayam: 1970". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  10. ↑ "അലക്സാണ്ടർ ചക്രവർത്തിയുടെ ജീവിതം വിവരിച്ച് ‘അശ്വാരൂഢന്റെ വരവ്". Malayala Manorama. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  11. ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
  12. 1 2 "Kerala Film Critics Association Awards". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  13. ↑ "ബാലസാഹിത്യപുരസ്കാരങ്ങള്‍". Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  14. ↑ "Perumbadavam Sreedharan bags Vallathol Puraskaram". Mathrubhumi . 28 September 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
  15. ↑ "Kerala Sahitya Academy fellowships for Sethu and Perumbadavam Sreedharan". The Times of India. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  16. ↑ "Malayattoor Award for Perumbadavam". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  17. ↑ "തകഴി സാഹിത്യ പുരസ്കാരം പെരുമ്പടവത്തിന് സമ്മാനിച്ചു". Malayala Manorama. 18 April 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  18. ↑ "ബനീഞ്ഞാ പുരസ്‌കാരം പെരുമ്പടവത്തിന്". Kerala Kaumudi. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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