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writer and poet (1909–2004)

Balamani Amma

1909–2004, born Punnayurkulam, writes in Malayalam, writer, poet

Nalapat Balamani Amma was an Indian poet who wrote in Malayalam. Amma (Mother), Muthassi (Grandmother), and Mazhuvinte Katha are some of her well-known works. She was a recipient of many awards and honours, including the Padma Bhushan, Saraswati Samman, Sahitya Akademi Award, and Ezhuthachan Award. She was the mother of writer Kamala Das, also known as Madhavikutty.

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Books on record

Awards

1995Saraswati Samman
1965Sahitya Akademi Award in Malayalam for Muthassi

Elsewhere

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Also writing in Malayalam