T. Padmanabhan (Writer)

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Thinakkal Padmanabhan is a popular short story writer in Malayalam. He has won many awards and is considered by some readers and critics as a trendsetter in the art of narration in Malayalam short stories. His stories have been described as "almost bordering on poetry". His major works are Prakasam Parathunna Penkutti (The Girl Who Spreads Radiance, 1955), Oru Kathakrithu Kurishil (A Story Writer being Crucified, 1956), Makhan Singhinte Maranam (The Death of Makhan Singh, 1958) , Kala Bhairavan and Gouri (1993). A controversial figure in the Malayalam literary world, Padmanabhan is known for his egotistic and outspoken remarks. Recently he was incriminated in a defamation suit and criminal case by another Malayalam writer. However, both the suit and criminal case were later dropped after mediation and settlement.

1 Major Literary Awards gifted to Padmanabhan
2 Major works
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Major Literary Awards gifted to Padmanabhan

Ezhuthachan Award (2003) (Instituted by Kerala Government)^[1]
Odakkuzhal Award (1995) - (Kadal)
Lalithambika Antharjanam Award (1998)^[2]
Kendra Sahitya Academy Award (1996) (Gowry)

[edit] Major works

Prakaasam parathunna oru penkutti (A girl who spreads light) (1955)
Oru kathakrithu kurisil (A story writer on the crucifix) (1956)
Makhan Singhinte Maranam (The Death of Makhan singh) (1958)
T. Padmanabhante Theranjetutha kathakal (Selected stories of T. Padmanabhan) (1971)
Saakshi (witness) (1973)
Harison Sayvinte Naaya (The Dog of Harrison Sahib) (1979)
Veetu nashtappetta kutti (The child who lost its home) (1983)
Kallabhairavan (Lord Siva) (1986)
Nalinakanthi (Beauty of the Lotus) (1988)
Gouri (Name of a person) (1991)
Katal (Sea) 1994
Padmanabhante kathakal (Stories by Padmanabhan) (1995).