P. M. Taj
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P.M. Taj | |
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| Occupation | script writer,Actor,Director |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Fiction, Humour |
P.M Taj (1956-1990) is an author of Indian origin, he was a creative writer, actor, and director in Malayalam theater. He was a prominent cultural figure in Kozhikode. Taj wrote many plays during his years as an artist and won awards including the Sakthi Award, in memory of the progressive writer Cherukad, as well as the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akadami award twice.
His most famous plays include: Kudukka Athava Vishakkunnavante Vedantam, Kanallattom, Ravvunni, Pavathan Nadu, Perumpara, Mary Lawrence, Thalasthanathuninn Oru Vaarthayumilla, Kurukan Kunjaammante Vaal, Perumkallan, Priyapetta Avivahidhan, Chakram, Aalmarattam, Ambalakaalla, Uthram Thirunallinte Kalpana Pole, Ennum Ennum Priyapetta Amma, and Agraharam.
Myths and folklore had an influence on Taj, but he used them to send a different message in a modern context. Some of his characters like, Ravunni, become part of a sad and bitter tale about globalization.
References
- Borne artiste. Indian Express. August 11 1990. Calicut.
- P.M. Taj, playwright of our times. The Hindu. Jul 30, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2011: http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/30/stories/2008073052010300.htm.
- A journey through history. The Hindu. Aug 11, 2003. Retrieved April 19, 2011: http://www.hindu.com/lf/2003/08/11/stories/2003081101190200.htm.
- Mega Jyothisudhan kshanika jeevitham. K.F Goerge. Malayala Manorama. Aug 28, 1990. Calicut.
- Dhuranthangal rannu aagiya oru kalaakaran. Madhyamam. Aug 11 1990. Caliciut.
- 'Neru Kanda ee Kannukall porullarinja ee hridhayam. K.S. Hariharan. Deshabhimani. Aug 3 1990. Calicut.