M. T. Vasudevan Nair
1933–2024author, screenplay writer and film director (1933–2024)
novelist and short story writer of Malayalam language (1912–1999)
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
1912–1999, born Thakazhy, writes in Malayalam, writer, novelist, short story writer
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, popularly known as Thakazhi after his place of birth, was an Indian novelist and short story writer of Malayalam literature. He wrote over 30 novels and novellas and over 600 short stories focusing on the lives of the oppressed classes. Known for his works such as Kayar and Chemmeen, Pillai was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award. He was also a recipient of the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary award, in 1984 for the novel Kayar.
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Awards
| 1984 | Jnanpith Award |
| 1957 | Sahitya Akademi Award in Malayalam for Chemmeen |
Elsewhere
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Also writing in Malayalam
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