K. L. Mohana Varma
K. L. Mohana Varma (born 1936) is a Malayalam–language novelist, short story writer and journalist from the Indian state of Kerala. Varma is known for pioneering fiction with a subject-based theme in Malayalam story-telling. His novels Ohari, Cricket, Neethi, reflect this form. His humorous columns and articles on contemporary politics, business and sports are popular. He has 66 published works, including 2 novels in English. His books are translated into many Indian languages. He has more than 15 awards for his works. He made two documentaries and a children's film.[1][2][3]
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| Born | 8 July 1936 Cherthala, Alappuzha District, Kerala State, India |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer |
| Language | Malayalam, English |
| Genre | Novel, short story, children's literature, travelogue, essays |
| Subject | Sports, history |
| Literary movement | Realism |
| Notable works | Cricket, Ohari, Neethi |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award |
| Spouse | Radha Varma |
Early life
He holds an Accounts and Management degree.
Career
He was Chief Editor of Paico publications, Secretary of Kerala Sahitya Academy and Chief Editor of Veekshanam Daily and Puzha.com, which is Malayam's top internet magazine. He has lectured in many places including American universities. He regularly visits Indian villages to maintain his sensitivity to the lives of his subjects.
He is President of Kerala History Association and President of Kerala Sahityas Mandalam and ex-officio member of Govt. committees on official language, Malayalam mission etc.
Bibliography
Novels
- Rithusandhi
- Aaranya parvam
- Yavanika
- Serial
- V Cube
- Shapam
- Chambal
- Jalarekhakal
- Pretham
- Innaleyude Bakki
- Ohari
- Vrindavanathile Radha
- Neethi
- Nakshatrangalude Thadavukaari
- Short Circuit
- Cinema Cinema
- Mahabaliyude Makkal
- Private Limited
- Chathurangam
- Ayaanayam
- Stock Exchange
- Cricket
- Santhvanam
- Thrippadi Danam
- Sukham
- Parppidam
- Adhinivesham
- Settlement
- Kochi
- Goal
- Amaavasi (With Madavikkutty)
- Abhinayam
- Rajasooyam
Fiction
- From Basthar With Love
- Nee
- Mochanam
- Pratheeksha
- Nammal Pathikar
- Yours Obediently
- Appointmmentillatha Athithi
- Gulf Kathakal
- Akaleyulla Koodarangal
- Rosemary
- Penguin
- Mohanavarmayude Sthreekal
- Kaayiyude Noottand
- Vazhiyorakkazhchakal
- Bharthruhariyude Kuthirakkaran
Satire
- Professorude Lokam
- Anaswrathayude Gatha
- Kariyachante Lokam
- Acadameeyam
- From Varmaji With Love
Travelogue
- Budhan Piranna Mannil
- Cherippum Ahanthayum
- Professor in America
Children's Literature
- Chasharasaha Mira
Others
- Mobi Dick (Fantacy)
- Nikkiyum Computer Virusum
- Thinkalkkuri
References
- "Reading maketh a complete man". The New Indian Express.
- "Yellow blooms fading out from Kochi". 12 April 2012 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "ഭർത്തൃഹരിയുടെ കുതിരക്കാരൻ". Kathacafe.
- "The Hindu : Theatre in focus". www.thehindu.com.
- Mathrubhumi: ReadMore -'‘Wonder la’ environmental awards presented'
- "Musical reality shows are farcical: Udaya Bhanu". The New Indian Express.
