Parappurath
K.E.Mathai, better known by his nom de plume Parappurath (1924–1981), was a novelist and short story writer from Kerala, India. Born on November 14, 1924 in Mavelikkara in Alappuzha district. After high school education he joined the Indian Army in 1944 and served there for 21 years. Many of his subjects and characters were from this background.
He has functioned as the president of Sahithya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society (SPCS), world's largest writers' publishing cooperative. He has won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, M. P. Paul Prize and Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham Award. There are 20 novels, 13 collections of stories and one play to his credit. Many of his novels have been made into films. He died on December 30, 1981.[1][2][3]
Bibliography
Novels
- Chantha
- Omana (Adapted to a Malayalam film in 1972)
- Prayanam
- Thenvarikka
- Dharmasamkadam
- Vazhiyambalam
- Avasthanthaam
- Ara Nazhika Neram (Adapted to a Malayalam film in 1970)
- Nanmayude Pookkal
- Adyakiranangal (Adapted to a Malayalam film in 1964)
- Achante Kamuki
- Pani Theeratha Veedu (Adapted to a Malayalam film in 1973)
- Makane Ninakku Vendi (Adapted to a Malayalam film in 1971)
- Vilakkukal Vilangukal
- Ivane Njan Ariyunnilla
- Manassukondu Oru Madakkayathra
- Ninamaninja Kalpadukal (Adapted to a Malayalam film in 1963)
- Anweshichu Kandethiyilla (Adapted to Malayalam film in 1967)
- Akasathile Paravakal
- Marikkatha Ormakal
Short stories
- Jeevithathinte Albathil Ninnu
- Orammayum Moonnu Penmakkalum
- Kochechiyude Kalyanam
- Kurukkan Keevareethu Marichu
- Aa Poomottu Virnijilla
- Dinanthyakkurippukal
- Thokkum Thoolikayum
- Nalaal Naalu Vazhi
- Vazhiyariyathe
- Prkasadhara
- Keezhadangal
- Aliyan
- Soosanna
Play
- Velicham Kuranja Vazhikal
Movies
Dialogue
- Ninamaninja Kaalppaadukal (1963)
- Tharavaattamma (1966)
- Anweshichu Kandethiyilla (1967)
- Manaswini (1968)
- Aparaadhini (1968)
- Anaadha (1970)
- Moodal Manju (1970)
- Aranaazhikaneram (1970)
- Sthree (1970)
- Karinizhal (1971)
- Makane Ninakku Vendi (1971)
- Iniyoru Janmam Tharoo (1972)
- Akkarappacha (1972)
- Omana (1972)
- Panitheeraatha Veedu (1973)
- Thottavadi (1973)
- Makkal (1975)
- Ee Manoharatheeram (1978)
Screenplay
- Ninamaninja Kaalppaadukal (1963)
- Anweshichu Kandethiyilla (1967)
- Manaswini (1968)
- Aparaadhini (1968)
- Anaadha (1970)
- Sthree (1970)
- Karinizhal (1971)
- Makane Ninakku Vendi (1971)
- Iniyoru Janmam Tharoo (1972)
- Akkarappacha (1972)
- Omana (1972)
- Panitheeraatha Veedu (1973)
- Thottavadi (1973)
- Ee Manoharatheeram (1978)
Story
- Ninamaninja Kaalppaadukal (1963)
- Aadyakiranangal (1964)
- Anweshichu Kandethiyilla (1967)
- Manaswini (1968)
- Anaadha (1970)
- Aranaazhikaneram (1970)
- Makane Ninakku Vendi (1971)
- Akkarappacha (1972)
- Omana (1972)
- Panitheeraatha Veedu (1973)
- Thottavadi (1973)
- Ee Manoharatheeram (1978)
Acting
- Aranaazhikaneram (1970).... Chacko