P. Surendran (born 4 November 1961) is an Indian writer, columnist, art critic and a philanthropist. He has published over 30 books, including works of fiction, travelogues and general writings, in Malayalam and also a collection of short stories in English. He was a Malayalam teacher at Kumaranellur School, Palakkad district. He is a recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (2003, 2013).[1][2]
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| Native name | പി. സുരേന്ദ്രൻ |
| Born | 4 November 1961 Pappinippara, Manjeri, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Novelist, writer, columnist, art critic and philanthropist |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Novel, short story |
| Notable works | Gramapathakal; Jalasandhi |
| Notable awards | Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Odakkuzhal Award, Kerala Lalitakala Akademi Award |
| Spouse | Sujatha |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editP. Surendran was born in Pappinippara, Manjeri, Kerala to Kumaran Nair and Sarojini Amma. He has two sisters and a brother. His family later shifted to Vattamkulam near Edappal. He did his schooling from Edappal. He retired from Kumaranellur School as a teacher in Palakkad district.
Literary life
editAn accomplished writer and art critic in Malayalam, Surendran has won many awards including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award,[1][2] Abu Dhabhi Shakthi Award, Odakkuzhal Award and Padmarajan Award among others. His book on the famous artist A. Ramachandran won the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi's award for the best book on art criticism. His stories have been translated into English, Hindi and other Indian languages. Surendran came to the limelight of Kerala's literary circle after he won first prize in the short story competition conducted by Mathrubhumi Weekly in 1981. His first collection of stories, Piriyan Govani, was published in 1986. Surendran has published over 30 books, including fictions, travelogues and general writings, in Malayalam and also a collection of short stories in English. His latest novel, Greeshma Mapini, roughly based on the life of former Kerala chief minister V. S. Achuthanandan, is published by DC Books. His latest book on veteran artist Yusuf Arakkal, called Velichathinte Paryayangal, is published by DC Books and Gallerie Sara Arakkal.
Works
editCollections
edit- Abhayarthikalude Poonthottam (അഭയാർത്ഥികളുടെ പൂന്തോട്ടം)
- Bermuda (ബർമുഡ)
- Bhumiyude Nilavili (ഭൂമിയുടെ നിലവിളി)
- Che (ചെ)
- Chinese Market (ചൈനീസ് മാർക്കറ്റ്)
- Haritha Vidyalayam (ഹരിത വിദ്യാലയം)
- Jalasandhi (ജലസന്ധി)
- Karutha Prarthanakal (കറുത്ത പ്രാർത്ഥനകൾ)
- Piriyan Govani (പിരിയൻ ഗോവണി)
- Rashtriya Kathakal (രാഷ്ട്രീയ കഥകൾ)
- Thiranjedutha Kathakal (തിരഞ്ഞെടുത്ത കഥകൾ)
Autobiography
edit- Elanchipoomanamulla Nattuvayikal (ഇലഞിപ്പൂമണമൂള്ള നാട്ടുവഴികൾ)
Novels
edit- Greeshmamapini {ഗ്രീഷ്മമാപിന}
- Kaveriyude Purushan {കാവേരിയുടെ പുരുഷൻ}
- Jaivam {ജൈവം}
- Mahayanam {മഹായാനം}
- Mayapuranam {മായാപുരാണം}
- Samoohyapatam {സാമൂഹ്യപാഠം}
Translations
edit- Synonyms for Sea, Translated by Elzy Taramangalam and published by Rupa & Co.
Awards
editHe has published many award-winning books in Malayalam, including collections of short stories, novels, travel sketches and art criticism. He won the Kerala Lalitakala Akademi Award and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Story[2] for his collection of short stories, Jalasandhi. Gramapathakal won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Travelogue in 2013.[1] He has also won many other awards including V. P. Sivakumar Award, SBT award, Abu Dhabi Sakti award, Odakkuzhal award,[3] Padmarajan Award, etc.
Personal life
editP. Surendran is married to Sujatha.[citation needed] They have 2 sons. They live in Vattamkulam, Edappal.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b c "2013-ലെ കേരള സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി അവാര്ഡുകള് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു" (PDF). Kerala Sahitya Akademi. December 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ^ a b c "Award for Short Stories". www.keralasahityaakademi.org. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ "Kerala / Kochi News : P. Surendran given Odakkuzhal Award". The Hindu. 3 February 2005. Retrieved 27 October 2015.[dead link]
External links
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- Excerpts from Greeshma mapini
- Odakkuzhal award
- Biodata
- Translation of a story
- നക്സല് ബാരിയിലൂടെ (Article of Naxalism: Part 1)
- നക്സല് ബാരിയിലൂടെ (Article of Naxalism: Part 2)
- ചാരുമജൂംദാറിന്െറ വീട് (Article of Naxalism: Part 3)