Raj Nair
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Raj Nair is an author and filmmaker who writes in his native language Malayalam and English[1][2]. His first poem was published at the age of eleven followed by short stories and his first novel in the year 2000, 'Nishabdathaylie Theerthadakan' (Pilgrim of Silence, DC Books. He has written and directed films including, 'Kaazhchavasthukkal' ('The Exhibits, 2004) and Punyam Aham (Limpid Souls, 2010).
Nair was born in Alleppey and spent most of his younger years in Thakazhi and Kalarcode, Kerala, India. He is currently a Professor in Australia.[3][4] He was educated at Harvard, the University of London and holds a PhD from University of Hong Kong. He is the grandson of famous Malayalam writer, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai.[4]
References
- ^ "A proud son of the land". 2018-02-04.
- ^ "Shankaramangalm in the limelight". The Hindu. 2009-01-07.
- ^ "Weaving a soulful love story".
- ^ a b "'Chemmeen' writer's grandson set for film debut". The Hindu. 2010-01-18.
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