Sreekumari Ramachandran facts for kids
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Sreekumari Ramachandran
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Sreekumari Ramachandran
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P. Sreekumari
1950 (age 74–75) Cochin, Kerala
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha |
| Alma mater | University of Kerala |
| Occupation | writer, dancer |
| Years active | 1988 – present |
| Known for | Malayalam Literature – Writer |
| Spouse(s) | C. Ramachandra Menon |
| Children | Reghu, Mohan |
| Parent(s) | V.K. Prabhakara Menon (father); Seetha Devi (mother) |
Sreekumari Ramachandran is a multi-talented artist from Kerala, India. She is famous for writing novels and short stories in the Malayalam language. Besides writing, she is also a skilled dancer, singer, and public speaker.
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A Life of Arts and Words
Sreekumari was born and grew up in the city of Cochin in Kerala. She began her writing career in 1988.
Her talents are not just limited to writing. In 1992, she passed an audition for All India Radio, a national radio station. This led to her becoming a recognized singer. She has performed many songs on both radio and television.
Sreekumari also helped start the Kerala group for the Indian Society of Authors, where she served as the Founder President. This organization supports writers across the country.
A Library of Stories and Songs
Sreekumari has written many books in different styles. Her work includes stories for adults and children, biographies, and books about music. She has also translated famous books from English to Malayalam and from Malayalam to English.
Short Stories
Sreekumari is known for her collections of short stories. These stories often explore the lives of different people.
- Nirmalyam (1993)
- Thaiveru (1997)
- Vidhavakalude Graamam (The Village of Widows) (1999)
- Pulachinthu (2008)
- ... (2011)
Novels
She has also written several longer stories called novels.
- Jalasamaadhi (2004)
- Agniveena (2005)
- Dayaharji (2010)
Biographies
A biography is the story of a person's life. Sreekumari has written about the lives of important people.
- Meera (2006)
- Sakthan Thampuran
- Bharathathile Rishikavikal (This book tells the life stories of 150 saint-poets from India) (2019)
Translations
Translating means rewriting a book from one language into another. Sreekumari has helped readers enjoy books from different cultures through her translations.
From English to Malayalam
- Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Kerala Samskaaram Oru Thiranottam (Original title: "Glimpses of Kerala Culture" by Princess Aswathy Thirunal Gauri Lakshmibayi)
- Shareeram Udaattamaaya Orupakaranam (Original title: "Body - The Greatest Gadget" by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev)
From Malayalam to English
- Aithihyamaala (A famous collection of legends from Kerala by Kottarathil Shankunni)
- Himalayan Odyssey (Original title: “Hymavathabhoovil” by M.P. Veerendrakumar)
Books for Children
Sreekumari has also written stories especially for young readers.
- Then Kinnom
- Aithyhyamaalaa (A shorter English version of the famous legends)
