Uroob
| P. C. Kuttikrishnan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paruthulli Chalapram Kuttikrishna Menon June 8, 1915 Ponnani |
| Died | July 11, 1979 (aged 64) Medical college, Kottayam |
| Pen name | Uroob (Arab Time) |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer,Editor- mangalodhayam magazine, Producer- All India Radio, Editor- Kunkumam magazine, Editor- Malayala manorama weekly & Editorial board member- Bhashaposhinimagazine, President- Sahitya Akademi |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Subjects | Social aspects |
| Literary movement | Realism |
| Notable work(s) | Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum, Ummachu |
| Notable award(s) | Sahitya Akademi Award |
| Spouse(s) | Devakiamma |
P. C. Kuttikrishnan, popularly known by his penname Uroob (Malayalam: ഉറൂബ്) (1915 – 1979) was a famous Malayalam writer from Kerala state, South India. He along with writers like Basheer, Thakazhi, Kesavadev, and Pottekkatt formed the progressive writers in Malayalam during the twentieth century. Uroob is a recipient of Kendra Sahithya Academy Award (Malayalam) for his novel Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum.[1]
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[edit] Career
Uroob is the penname of P. C. Kuttikrishnan.[2] He was a prominent member of the literary circle that had formed in the 1930s in Ponnani. Others in the group are the eminent critic Kuttikrishna Marar, young poets Edasseri Govindan Nair, Akkitham, Kadavanad Kuttikrishnan, and Moothedath Narayanan Vaidyar. Uroob had spent the best years of his creative life in Kozhikode where he was working in All India Radio. He, later went to Thiruvanathapuram as editor of Kunkumam magazine and from there to Kottayam to work as editor of Bhashaposhini published by Malayala Manorama group.
One of the most progressive novels in Malayalam, Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum (The Beautiful and the Handsome) was authored by Uroob.[3] His other notable works include Ummachu and Aniyara.
Uroob Memorial Literary Museum at the Kiliyanad School in Kozhikode is named in his honor.[4][5]
[edit] Major works
- Novels
- Aamina(1948)
- Kunjammayum Koottukarum(1952)
- Ummachu (1954)
- Mindappennu(1956)
- Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum (1958)
- Chuzhiku Pimbe Chuzhi(1967)
- Aniyara(1968)
- Ammini(1972)
- Short stories
- Gopalan Nayarude Thaddi
- Velutha Kutti
- Manjinmarayile Sooryan
- Rachiyamma
- Neer Chalukal
- Navonmesham
- Kathir-Katta
- Thurannita Jalakam
- Neela Mala
- Kumbedukunna Mannu
- Ullavarum Ellathaverum
- Thamara Thopi
- Lathiyum Pookalum
- Mukham Mudikal
- Vasandhayude Amma
- Moulavium Changathimarum
- Nilavinde Rahasyam
- 3334-enta Charithum
- Reserve Chayyatha Berth
- Poems
- Pirannal
- Plays (theater)
- Mannum Pennum
- Theekondu Kalikaruth
- Miss Chinnuvum Lady Januvum
- Essay compilations
- Kavi Samelanam
- Uroobinde Shaniazhichakal
- Uroobinde Lekhanangal
- Children's stories
- Anka Veeran
- Apuvinde Lokam
- Mallanum Maranavum
- Screen plays
- Neelakuyil
- Rarichan Enna Pouran
- Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu
- Ummachu
- Kurukshetram
- Thrisandhya
- Short film
- Rachiyamma
[edit] Awards
- Madras Govt. Award (1948) (Kathir-katta)
- Madras Govt. Award(1949) (Thurannu eta jalakam)
- Madras Govt. Award(1951) (Kuumbedukuna manu)
- President of India's silver medal for story & screen play(1954) (Neelakuyil)
- Kerala Sahithya Academy Award(1959) (Ummachu)
- M.P. Paul award(1960) (gopalan nayarude thady)
- Sahitya Akademi Award (New Delhi) (1960) (Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum)
- Kerala State Film Award for Story writer (1971) (Ummachu)
- Ashan centinary award (1973) (Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum)
[edit] References
- ^ Awards & Fellowships-Akademi Awards
- ^ "Timely tribute to Uroob". The Hindu. 2005-04-29. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/04/29/stories/2005042902800300.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ^ Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum
- ^ "Writers visit Uroob museum". The Hindu. 2008-06-07. http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/07/stories/2008060751230300.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- ^ "Facelift likely for Uroob museum". The Hindu. 2008-06-13. http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/13/stories/2008061354950300.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
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