Born on 17 April 1912.Father: Sankara Kurup. Mother: Parvathy Amma.Thakazhy Sivasankara Pillai was world famous in the field of literature especially novels and short stories. From the profession of an advocate, he rose to the highest position of a world famous novelist. He won the Jnapeeth award and placed himself in the forefront of all writers. No other novels other than that of Thakazhy got so many translations to other languages.
Important novels: Randidangazhy, Chemmeen, Enipadikal, Thendyvargam, Anubhavangal Palichakal, Thottiyude Makan, Kayar. Chemmeen was translated to all Indian languages and English. The film based on Chemeen won President’s Gold Medal.
He passed away on 10 April 1999
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