Indian Malayalam language writer and academic (1940–2021)
| Palakkeezh Narayanan | |
|---|---|
| Native name | പാലക്കീഴ് നാരായണൻ |
| Born | 1940 (1940) Chemmaniyod, Malappuram district, British India |
| Died | (2021-11-05)5 November 2021 Chemmaniyod, Malappuram district |
| Occupation | academic, writer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Notable awards | Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions |
| Spouse | P. M. Savithri |
| Parents | Palakkeezh Narayanan Namboothiri, angeli Antarjanam |
Palakkeezh Narayanan was a Malayalam language writer, academic and political activist from Kerala, India. For his outstanding contributions in the field of Malayalam literature, he received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions in 2019. Presenting the award, the then Chairman of Sahitya Akademi, Vaisakhan said that he was proud and happy to present the award to Palakkeezhu, who had worked for the Malayalam language, literature and culture with 100% dedication.
Biography
Narayanan was born in 1940 at Chemmaniyod in present-day Malappuram district to Palakkeezh Narayanan Namboothiri and Nangeli Antarjanam. He studied at Chemmaniyod, Melattur, Mannarkkad and in Pattambi Sree Neelakanda Government Sanskrit College and has passed the Vidvan examination and M.A. graduation.
He retired in 1995 as a teacher at Perinthalmanna PTM Government College.
As a communist follower, he is best known for spearheading the socio-cultural movements in Valluvanad region, initiated by E. M. S. Namboodiripad and writer and politician Cherukad Govinda Pisharody. A great disciple of Cherukad, it was only with his determination that the Perinthalmanna Cherukad Memorial Trust, which promotes young writers in the state, came into exist.
He has served as District President and State committee member of Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangham, A.K.G.T.C founding leader, Kerala Sahithta Samithi secretary, State Executive Member of the Kerala state Library Council and Chief Editor of the Granthalokam magazine published by State Library Council from 2005 to 2010. The editorials he wrote in the Granthalokam were later published as a book titled Mukhamozhikal.
Personal life and death
He died on 2021 November 05 at his house in Chemmaniyode. Paying homage to Palakkeezh Narayanan, Vaishakan, writer and chairman of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi said that, instead of focusing on his own active writing, Palakkeezh used his literary qualities mainly to encourage others to write. He is survived by his wife P. M. Savithri.
Notable works
- VT Oru Ithihasam
- Anandamadam
- Karl Marx
- Muthassiyude Aranoottandu
- Cherukad - Ormayum Kazhchayum
- Cherukad - Prathibhayum Samoohavum
- Mahabharatha Kathal
- Mukhamozhikal
Awards and honors
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contribution, 2019
- Kerala State Library Council's P N Panicker Award
- IV Das Award
- Academi Award for Best Library Worker
References
- ലേഖകൻ, മാധ്യമം. "കേരള സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി പുരസ്കാരം പാലക്കീഴ് നാരായണന് സമ്മാനിച്ചു". Madhyamam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "പ്രൊഫസര് പാലക്കീഴ് നാരായണന് അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "സാഹിത്യകാരൻ പാലക്കീഴ് നാരായണൻ നിര്യാതനായി". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Academic Palakkeezh Narayanan passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- "പാലക്കീഴ്: മറ്റുള്ളവരുടെ സാഹിത്യം നന്നാക്കാന് പ്രയത്നിച്ച എഴുത്തുകാരന്- വൈശാഖന്". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- NSH (5 November 2021). "എഴുത്തുകാരന് പ്രഫ.പാലക്കീഴ് നാരായണന് അന്തരിച്ചു". www.thejasnews.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 26 January 2022.