M. T. Vasudevan Nair
1933–2024author, screenplay writer and film director (1933–2024)
Malayali poet and literary critic (1901-1978)
G. Sankara Kurup
1901–1978, born Nayathod, writes in Malayalam, writer
Govinda Kurup Sankara Kurup, also referred to as Mahakavi G, was an Indian poet, essayist and literary critic of Malayalam literature. Known as one of the greats of Malayalam poetry, he was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award―the highest Indian literary honor. He served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 1968 to 1972 and received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in 1967. He was also a recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and Soviet Land Nehru Award.
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Awards
| 1965 | Jnanpith Award |
| 1963 | Sahitya Akademi Award for Odakkuzhal (Poetry) |
Elsewhere
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Also writing in Malayalam
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