K. L. Mohana Varma

K.L. Mohanavarma
Born	(1936-07-08) 8 July 1936 Cherthala, Alappuzha District, Kerala State
Occupation	Novelist, short story writer
Language	Malayalam, English
Nationality	Indian
Genre	Novel, short story, children's literature, travelogue, essays
Subject	Sports, History
Literary movement	Realism
Notable works	Cricket, Ohari, Neethi Etc
Notable awards	Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award
Spouse	Radha Varma

K. L. Mohana Varma (born 1936) is a Malayalam–language novelist, short story writer and journalist from Kerala state, South India. K L Mohana Varma is a novelist well known for pioneering a new trend in Malayalam story-telling, creating fiction with a subject-based theme. His famous novels Ohari, Cricket, Neethi etc. come under this category and his humorous columns and articles on contemporary politics, business and sports are very popular among the discerning readers. He has 66 published works to his credit including 2 novels in English. His books are well translated into many Indian languages and he has got more than 15 awards for his works. He has made two documentaries and a children Film.

On the personal front, he is an Accounts and Management degree holder. He was Chief Editor of Paico publications, Secretary of Kerala Sahitya Academy, and was the Chief Editor of 'Veekshanam Daily' and Puzha.com, which is the top internet magazine. He is widely travelled and has lectured in many platforms including American Universities. He regularly visits interior Indian villages every year for a self-created a refresher course for his conception in writing.

He is at present President of Kerala History Association and President of Kerala Sahityas Mandalam and ex-officio member of Govt. committees on official language, Malayalam mission etc.

His politics is Gandhian and thinking positive. His favorite subjects are sports and history. He is techno-friendly and is using computer for his writings for the last 20 years and has not used paper for his work for the last 7 years.

Varma is frequently called upon as a speaker at cultural events.

Bibliography

Novels

1. Rithusandhi

2. Aaranya parvam

3. Yavanika

4. Serial

5. V Cube

6. Shapam

7. Chambal

8. Jalarekhakal

9. Pretham

10. Innaleyude Bakki

11. Ohari

12. Vrindavanathile Radha

13. Neethi

14. Nakshatrangalude Thadavukaari

15. Short Circuit

16. Cinema Cinema

17. Mahabaliyude Makkal

18. Private Limited

19. Chathurangam

20. Ayaanayam

21. Stock Exchange

22. Cricket

23. Santhvanam

24. Thrippadi Danam

25. Sukham

26. Parppidam

27. Adhinivesham

28. Settlement

29. Kochi

30. Goal

31. Amaavasi (With Madavikkutty)

32. Abhinayam

33. Rajasooyam

Fiction

1. From Basthar With Love

2. Nee

3. Mochanam

4. Pratheeksha

5. Nammal Pathikar

6. Yours Obediently

7. Appointmmentillatha Athithi

8. Gulf Kathakal

9. Akaleyulla Koodarangal

10. Rosemary

11. Penguin

12. Mohanavarmayude Sthreekal

13. Kaayiyude Noottand

14. Vazhiyorakkazhchakal

15. Bharthruhariyude Kuthirakkaran

Satire

1. Professorude Lokam

2. Anaswrathayude Gatha

3. Kariyachante Lokam

4. Acadameeyam

5. From Varmaji With Love

Travelogue

1. Budhan Piranna Mannil

2. Cherippum Ahanthayum

3. Professor in America

Children's Literature

1. Chasharasaha Mira

Others

1. Mobi Dick (Fantacy)

2. Nikkiyum Computer Virusum

3. Thinkalkkuri