Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2022: In recognition of his overall contribution to the Malayalam language and literature, renowned Malayalam fiction writer, Sethu (A. Sethumadhavan) has been selected for the Kerala government’s prestigious ‘Ezhuthachan Puraskaram’ this year. He focussed on modernising the literature by standing beyond the definitions of movements and trends.
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He also received several awards including both the Kendra Sahitya Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Akademi awards, his well-known works include Pandavapuram, Kaimudrakal, Adayalangal, Kiratam, Araamathe Penkutty and Kilimozhikalkkappuram.
Several of his works have been translated into various Indian and foreign languages and also inspired several movies.
The career of Sethu:
- A banker by profession, the 80-year-old’s noted works include ‘Pandavapuram’ and ‘Atayalangal’ (novels) and ‘Petiswapnangal’ and ‘Sethuvinte Kathakal’ (short story). Sethu is also a recipient of the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award and the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for both novels and short stories.
- The state government’s highest literary honor is named after 16th century devotional poet Thunchathathu Ramanujan Ezhuthasan, considered the father of Malayalam language. The award includes a cash prize of Rs 5,00,000 and a citation.
About Ezhuthachan Puraskaram:
The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour is given by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Government of Kerala. The award is named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, the father of the Malayalam language and consists of a cash prize of Rs 5,00,000 and a citation. The prize money was enhanced by Rs 50,000 in 2011.
