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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 | Visharad by Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha |
| Alma mater | University of Kerala |
| Occupation | Novelist, Short Story Writer, Dancer, orator, columnist |
| Years active | 1988 – present |
| Known for | Malayalam Literature – Writer |
| Spouse(s) | C. Ramachandra Menon |
| Children | Reghu, Mohan |
| Parent(s) | Mr. V.K. Prabhakara Menon & Mrs Seetha Devi |
Sreekumari Ramachandran is a talented writer, speaker, dancer, and singer from Kerala, India. She writes mostly in the Malayalam language. She is well-known for her novels and short stories.
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About Sreekumari Ramachandran
Sreekumari was born and grew up in Cochin. She studied Economics at university. She also has a special degree called Visharad in the Hindi language. From a young age, she learned Karnatic music and dance.
She started winning awards early! In 1960, when she was just 10 years old, she won first prize for folk dance. This was at the Kerala State School Youth Festival. In 1962, she won first prize again, this time for Bharatanatyam. Two years later, in 1964, she won first prize for Music. In 1966, she received the Ramankutty Menon Gold Medal for Karnatic Music. This was from Maharaja's College Ernakulam.
After getting married to Adv. C. Ramachandra Menon, she focused on her home for about twenty years. She began writing in 1988. By 1992, she was chosen to perform on All India Radio. She later became a "B High grade" artist in music. Since then, she has performed Sugam Sangeet and Bhakthi Sangeeth on A.I.R Trichur and Doordarshan Trivandrum.
Sreekumari is also a leader in the arts. She founded the Indian Society of Authors (Kerala Chapter). She is also the President of Toon Arts India in New Delhi. From 2002 to 2005, she was a member of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. She has also helped choose winners for important film awards. These include the Kerala State Film Award Committee and the Filmfare Awards Committee.
Her Books and Writings
Short Stories
- Nirmalyam – 1993
- Parithraanam – 1995
- Thaiveru – 1997
- Nakshatrangalkku Niramundo – 1999
- Vidhavakalude Graamam – 1999
- Pala Veshangalil Chila Manushyar – 2001
- Silence of the Grove – 2003
- Muhajeer – 2005
- Pulachinthu – 2008
Novels
- Kaalame Maappu Tharu – 1997
- Beyond The Final Episode – 2002
- Jalasamaadhi – 2004
- Agniveena – 2005
- Dayaharji – 2010
History and Legends
- Tales of Malabar – 2020
Music Books
- Sapthaswarangal
- Karnaataka Sangeetha Lokam – 2007
Biographies (Life Stories)
- Meera – 2006
- Amaavaasiyile Nakshatrangal – 2007
- Sakthan Thampuran
- Bharathathile Rishikavikal (This book tells the life stories of 150 Saint Poets from India, written in Malayalam) – 2019
Translations
Sreekumari has translated many books, helping stories reach more readers.
From English to Malayalam
- Pride & Prejudice - A translation of the famous book by Jane Austen.
- Kerala Samskaaram Oru Thiranottam - A translation of "Glimpses of Kerala Culture" by Princess Aswathy Thirunal Gauri Lakshmibayi – 2012
- Paliam Charithram - A translation of Paliam History by Prof. Radha Devi – 2013
- Choothu - A translation of "AJAYA" by Anand Neelakantan – 2017
- Kali - A translation of "Kali" by Anand Neelakantan – 2017
- Shareeram Udaattamaaya Orupakaranam - A translation of "Body - The Greatest Gadget" by Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev – 2016
From Malayalam to English
- Ever with love P.K.Warrier - A translation of "Sasneham P.K Warrier" by Dr. Muralidharan – 2012
- Aithihyamaala - A translation of the legendary work "Aithihyamala" by Kottarathil Shankkunni – 2010
- Vishnu Sahasra Naamam commentary - A translation of "Vishnu Sahasra Naamam Vyakhyanam" by Acharya A.K.B.NAIR – 2016
- Himalayan Odyssey - A translation of “Hymavathabhoovil” by Sri. M.P Veerendrakumar, M.P. – 2019
Children's Tales
- Then Kinnom
- Aithyhyamaalaa (an easier, shorter version in English)
Awards and Recognition
Sreekumari Ramachandran has received several awards for her writing:
- Rotary Literary Award – for her book Parithraanam – 1997
- Tatapuram Sukumaran Award – for her book Vidhavakalude Graamam – 1999
- Malayala Dinam Award – for her contributions to Malayalam literature – 2008
- Samskaara Sahiti Award – for her contributions to Malayalam literature – 2010
- Khasak Award – for her book Pulachindu – 2011
- INSA-Literary Award – for her contributions to Malayalam literature – 2011
- Dr.Suvarna Nalapat Trust Award – for her translation of Aithihyamala – 2014
