P. M. Taj
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P.M. Taj | |
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| Occupation | script writer,Actor,Director |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Fiction, Humour, Non-fiction |
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.
Books
- KudukkaKudukka
- RavunniRavunni
- PerumbaraPerumbara (1956)
- Thalasthanath ninn oru vaarthayummillaThalasthanath ninn oru vaarthayummilla
Films
- Uyarum Njan Nadake (1985)
- Atham Chitira Chothy (1986)
- Kurukkan Rajavayi (1987)
- P.C. 369 (1987)
- Njan Piranna Nattil (1985)
Awards and Recognitions
- Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy Award in 1982 for Kudukka The gospel of hungry man
- Cherukaad Smaraka Shakthi Award in 1983
- Akilendhya Nadaka Award in 1983
- Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy Award in 1989 for Paavathan Naad
- Calicut University took Perumbara as reference book in 1990
- Calicut University took Kudukka The gospel of hugry man as refernce book in 2011
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.