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Mulakkal Surya Kumar
Mulakkal Surya Kumar, born in 8 May 1945, is an influential novelist and children’s story writer in Malayalam literature. His transgression to fame occurred when his novel ,” Udukku” received ‘Maman-Mappila Novel’ award, bestowed by Malayala Manorama in 1981. He has received several awards including the “ International year of the child” for his novel ‘Peelikkavadi’ in 1980; “ Best Children’s Writter” award given to him by ‘ Indian Council of Child Educational ‘ which is a prestigious National Award in 1990; “ Junior Fellowship for Literary Research “ awarded by ‘ Department of Culture ‘ among others. As of 2017, he has published about a hundred books. Apart from this, he is also a member of “ Kerala State Committee “ for ‘ the advancement of arts and literature ‘. He is also the editor for “ Thaliru”, a children’s magazine in which one can find stories and poetry written by kids from all over Kerala . List of contents: • Early life • Career • Personal life • List of published books • List of received awards • References Early life
M.S Kumar born on 8 May 1945 in Nhangrattiri, Palakkad District , Kerala and was raised in the same place . He is eldest of the four children, born to Mr. Shangunni Ezhuthachan and Mrs. Janakiamma. He finished his elementary education in AUP School Nhanghattiri and did his higher secondary in Government High School, Chathanur. He completed his degree in TTC at SNBTS , Cheruthuruthy. Having a passion towards writing as he recalls from the age of 14 , Mr.Kumar only went further in tuning his talents and making a career out of it. Career
Starting out as a teacher in AUP School in 1967, his alma matter , handling classes till 7th grade. He taught for about 34 years before retiring to being a full time author. His first published work was “ Middukkan Babu”, a children’s novel published in ‘ Deshabimani Weekly ‘ a popular Malayalam magazine in the year 1971. Apart from literature, he enjoys other traditional cultural art forms of Kerala and dramatics. His most sought out hobby , could be , helping to or writing drama scriptures and directing them. One of the most favorite being “ Mangattachanum KunyainMusaliarum”, which is a historical drama which traces the Portuguese invasion in Kerala and the struggles of the common people who try to adapt or fight this imperialist rule. He has also composed , song lyrics for several dramas and movies. “ Manjupeethambara” for the film ‘Krishna-Thulasi’, “ Therithupayunnu” for the drama “Mangattachanum KunyainMusaliarum” amongst the more famous ones. He currently holds several posts like , being a member of “Directorboard”, “ Kerala State Institute of Children’s Literature - Trivandrum “, (editor to) “ Thaliru- Children’s magazine “ and (editor to) “ Thathama - Children’s magazine “. He now frequently writes for several magazines including Mathrubhumi, Malayala Manorama, Deshabimani,etc and other daily newspapers. Personal Life
M.S Kumar wed Miss P.R Kamalakshipriya on 17 May , 1975 and moved to their own house ‘Sarga’ at Nhanghatirri.They have two children named M.S Deepa and M.S Dilip who now raise their own kids .,viz Aishwariaa Unni and Rahul.D.Suryakumar respectively. List of books
The list of his published works are: • Udduku • Mandagini ude ganam • Sarga • Athramel Snehikeyal • Myzhioram Vazhioram • Sundaripambu • Kunhan Pakshi • Middukkan Babu • Puthan keeri • Cinemanadhan Kunjhu • Unniramman unarnnu • Swarnathumbi • Mittai Manian • Shaari • Nillavinde Appupan • Alli Rani • Kalyana Kuruvi • Peelikavadi • Kazhudha Mantri • Cuckoo • Nilla thiri • Mougli • Ulli nangi • Manasarium Kili • Vagamarathilae pakshigal • Tommy • Magudi • Kalimamman • Kudu-kudu vandi • Kurukan kathagal • Kalli veena • Ammakuttan .com • Manjadi malla • Logam keeriya kutti • Chemban kurukanum , velli muyallum • Anna meesha • Chithra shalabangalude unni • Cyber marriage • Pakkanar • Puvili kunnu • Kunji kurukkam e-mail • Mobile muyalunni • Kunharya • Nagara killi • Appa kala • Adipolli chandran • Ithihasa vrikshangal • Ithihasa pushpangal • Rishi puravritham • Dwandha moorthigal • Aakaasha muthu • Kallu muthashi These are the more popular works, There are several additional to other published works apart from the given list. List of awards
The major awards received by M.S Kumar is as follows : • ‘Maman-Mappila Novel’ award, bestowed by Malayala Manorama in 1981; • ‘International year of the child’ for his novel ‘Peelikkavadi’ in 1980; • ‘Best Children’s Writter’ award given to him by ‘ Indian Council of Child Educational ‘ which is a prestigious National Award in 1990; • ‘Junior Fellowship for Literary Research ‘ awarded by ‘ Department of Culture ‘ , New Delhi-1989; • ‘Indian Council for Child Education - National Award’, for dedicated and meritorious services to the cause of child , 1990; • ‘Adhyapaka kalavedhi award’ for the short story “ Aro Marichitundu” in year 1991; • ‘Cherukkadu award’ for the story “Aana Meesha” in year 2002; • ‘Abudhabi Chankree Award ‘ for “Ulli Nanhi” a Children’s novel and “Paakanar” in 20o3 and 2014 respectively; • ‘PTB Children’s Literature Award ‘ for “Kali veena” a Children’s novel in 2006; • ‘Atlas- Kairali Award ‘ for “ Chitra Shallabangalude Unni “ a short story in the year 2010. Apart References
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