Raj Nair
Raj Nair | |
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| Born | 30 May 1967 |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Prof. Anut Itthagarun |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (Grandfather) |
| Website | http://rajnair.com/ |
Raj Nair (born 30 May 1967)[citation needed] is an Indian author and filmmaker who writes in his native language Malayalam and English.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]His first poem was published at the age of eleven followed by short stories and his first novel in the year 2000, Nishabdathayile Theerthadakan (Pilgrim of Silence, DC Books). He has written and directed films including, Kaazhchavasthukkal (The Exhibits, 2004) and Punyam Aham (Limpid Souls, 2010).
Personal life
[edit]Nair was born in Alappuzha and spent most of his younger years in Thakazhy and Kalarcode.[citation needed] He is currently a Professor of Oral Medicine in Australia.[3][4] He was educated at Harvard University, University of London and holds a PhD from The University of Hong Kong. He is the grandson of acclaimed Malayalam writer, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai.[4] [5]
References
[edit]- ^ "A proud son of the land". Deccan Chronicle. 4 February 2018.
- ^ "Shankaramangalm in the limelight". The Hindu. 7 January 2009.
- ^ "Weaving a soulful love story". The New Indian Express. 9 January 2017.
- ^ a b "'Chemmeen' writer's grandson set for film debut". The Hindu. 18 January 2010.
- ^ "SBS Australia". Film making. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
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