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Perumbadavam Sreedharan (Malayalam: പെരുമ്പടവം ശ്രീധരന്‍) (February 12, 1938 – March 24, 2011) was a prolific Malayalam author. He wrote several novels and short stories. One of his most famous and critically acclaimed novels is Oru Sankeerthanam Pole (1993) for which he won the Vayalar Award in 1996.^[1]^[2] In 2006, he was awarded the Malayattoor Award for his novel, Narayanam.^[3]

Born in the village of Perumpadavom, in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam district of Kerala, Perumpadavom (as he is often called) started his literary career by writing poetry. He later shifted to short stories and novels and authored scripts for twelve malayalam films, winning the Kerala State Film Award for Sooryadanam (1989).^[4]

He joined the now defunct Express Malayalam daily published from Thrissur, as sub-editor in the 1950s and retired as its editor-in-charge, after over thirty years of service with the newspaper.^[5]

Sreedharan has been noted for his connection with the Russian language and is recognized by some as a doyen of Malayam literature.^[6]

Perumbadavam Sreedharan died in Thrissur, at the age of 72, after suffering a brief illness.

Oru Sankeerthanam Pole

The novel Oru Sankeerthanam Pole was first published in 1993 and was released in its 37th edition on 1 November 2008^[7] after setting publishing records in 2005.^[1] It is a story based on the life of famous Russian writer, Fyodor Dostoevsky and his wife Anna.^[8] This highly successful novel has sold over 100,000 copies in about twelve years. This is a record in Malayalam literature.

Selected works

Some of Perumbadavam's selected works include^[9]

Abhayam (The Shelter)
Ayilyam
Ashtapathi
Anthiveyilile Ponnu (The Gold in the Dusk)
Kaalvariyilekku Veendum
Pinneyum Pookkunna Kadu (The Forest That Bloom Again)
Greeshmajwalakal (The Flames of Summer)
Ottachilambu (Single Anklet)
Meghachaya
Ezhamvaathil (The Seventh Gate)
Ninte Koodarathinarike (Near Your Tent)
Venanil Pookunna Maram (The Tree That Blossom in Summer)
Iruttil Parakkunna Pakshi (The Bird That Fly in Dark)
Kripanidiyude Kottaram
Ilathumbukalile Mazha (The Rain At the Leaf's End)
Dhoorangal Kadannu (A Long Long Way)
Ente Hrudayathinte Udama (The Master of My Heart)
Oru Sankeerthanam Pole (Like a Hymn)
Vaalmunayil Vachacha Manassu
Narayaneeyam
Pradakshina Vazhi

Major awards

Vayalar Award (1996)
Kerala Sahithya Academy Award
Malayattoor Award^[10]
Kerala State Film Award (1980)

References

^ ^a ^b Celebrating a milestone – Hindu article
^ Vayalar Award page (in Malayalam)
^ "Malayattoor Award for Perumbadavam". The Hindu. 2006-07-12. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
^ Kerala State Film Awards
^ Obituary
^ "The Russian Connection". The Hindu. 2007-07-17. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
^ "Delightful days ahead for booklovers". Express News Service. The New Indian Express Group. 29 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
^ Oru Sankeerthanam Pole at Indulekha
^ Perumbadavam Sreedharan works at Puzha.com (in Malayalam)
^ Hindu article about Malayattoor Award

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[hindu.com-1] Celebrating a milestone – Hindu article

[2] Vayalar Award page (in Malayalam)

[3] "Malayattoor Award for Perumbadavam". The Hindu. 2006-07-12. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

[4] Kerala State Film Awards

[5] Obituary

[russ-6] "The Russian Connection". The Hindu. 2007-07-17. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

[7] "Delightful days ahead for booklovers". Express News Service. The New Indian Express Group. 29 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

[8] Oru Sankeerthanam Pole at Indulekha

[9] Perumbadavam Sreedharan works at Puzha.com (in Malayalam)

[10] Hindu article about Malayattoor Award

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-'''Perumbadavam Sreedharan''' ({{lang-ml|പെരുമ്പടവം ശ്രീധരന്‍}}) (born 12 February 1938) is a prolific [[Malayalam]] author. He has written several novels and short stories. One of his most famous and critically acclaimed novels is ''Oru Sankeerthanam Pole'' (1993) for which he won the [[Vayalar Award]] in 1996.<ref name="hindu.com">[http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/17/stories/2005121700170200.htm Celebrating a milestone &ndash; Hindu article]</ref><ref>[http://www.keralasahityaakademi.org/ml_aw27.htm Vayalar Award page] (in Malayalam)</ref> In 2006, he was awarded the [[Malayattoor Award]] for his novel, ''Narayanam''.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.hindu.com/2006/07/12/stories/2006071203841100.htm|title=Malayattoor Award for Perumbadavam|date=2006-07-12|work=The Hindu|accessdate=2008-11-01}}</ref>
+'''Perumbadavam Sreedharan''' ({{lang-ml|പെരുമ്പടവം ശ്രീധരന്‍}}) (February 12, 1938 – March 24, 2011) was a prolific [[Malayalam]] author. He wrote several novels and short stories. One of his most famous and critically acclaimed novels is ''Oru Sankeerthanam Pole'' (1993) for which he won the [[Vayalar Award]] in 1996.<ref name="hindu.com">[http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/17/stories/2005121700170200.htm Celebrating a milestone &ndash; Hindu article]</ref><ref>[http://www.keralasahityaakademi.org/ml_aw27.htm Vayalar Award page] (in Malayalam)</ref> In 2006, he was awarded the [[Malayattoor Award]] for his novel, ''Narayanam''.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.hindu.com/2006/07/12/stories/2006071203841100.htm|title=Malayattoor Award for Perumbadavam|date=2006-07-12|work=The Hindu|accessdate=2008-11-01}}</ref>
-Born in the village of Perumpadavom, in [[Muvattupuzha]], [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala]], Perumpadavom  (as he is often called) started his literary career by writing poetry. He later shifted to short stories and novels. Perumbadavam has also authored scripts for 12 [[malayalam film]]s and has won [[Kerala State Film Award]] for ''Sooryadanam'' (1989).<ref>[http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm Kerala State Film Awards]</ref> Sreedharan has been noted for his connection with the Russian language and is recognized by some as a doyen of Malayam literature.<ref name="russ">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/17/stories/2007071751120200.htm|title=The Russian Connection|date=2007-07-17|work=The Hindu|accessdate=2008-11-01}}</ref>
+Born in the village of Perumpadavom, in [[Muvattupuzha]], [[Ernakulam district]] of [[Kerala]], Perumpadavom  (as he is often called) started his literary career by writing poetry. He later shifted to short stories and novels and authored scripts for twelve [[malayalam film]]s, winning the [[Kerala State Film Award]] for ''Sooryadanam'' (1989).<ref>[http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm Kerala State Film Awards]</ref>
+He joined the now defunct [[Thrissur#Media|Express Malayalam]] daily published from [[Thrissur]], as sub-editor in the 1950s and retired as its editor-in-charge, after over thirty years of service with the newspaper.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_veteran-journalist-p-sreedharan-passes-away_1523641 Obituary]</ref>
+Sreedharan has been noted for his connection with the Russian language and is recognized by some as a doyen of Malayam literature.<ref name="russ">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/17/stories/2007071751120200.htm|title=The Russian Connection|date=2007-07-17|work=The Hindu|accessdate=2008-11-01}}</ref>
+Perumbadavam Sreedharan died in Thrissur, at the age of 72, after suffering a brief illness.
 ==''Oru Sankeerthanam Pole''==
 The novel ''Oru Sankeerthanam Pole'' was first published in 1993 and was released in its 37th edition on 1 November 2008<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Delightful+days+ahead+for+booklovers&artid=KnbzzdJS7eM=&SectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=&MainSectionID=lMx/b5mt1kU=&SEO=International+Book+Fair;+Achuthanandan&SectionName=tm2kh5uDhixGlQvAG42A/07OVZOOEmts|title=Delightful days ahead for booklovers|date=29 October 2008|work=Express News Service|publisher=The New Indian Express Group|accessdate=2008-11-01}}</ref> after setting publishing records in 2005.<ref name="hindu.com"/> It is a story based on the life of famous Russian writer, [[Fyodor Dostoevsky]] and his wife Anna.<ref>[http://indulekha.com/malayalambooks/2006/12/oru-sankeerthanam-pole.html ''Oru Sankeerthanam Pole'' at Indulekha]</ref>
-This highly successful novel has sold over 100,000 copies in about 12 years. This is a record in [[Malayalam literature]].
+This highly successful novel has sold over 100,000 copies in about twelve years. This is a record in [[Malayalam literature]].
 ==Selected works==
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