Malayalam poet Akkitham wins 55th Jnanpith Award
Eminent Malayalam poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri - popularly known as Akkitham - has been chosen for the 55th Jnanpith Award.
Born on March 18, 1926, Akkitham is among the most revered names in Malayalam poetry. Apart from poetry, his literary excellence has footprints in drama, reminiscence, critical essays, children's literature, short stories and translation. He also edited the magazine "Unni Namboothiri".
His poetic works have a rare prophetic character, predicting socio-political developments. Akkitham is also known as the poet who ushered in modernity in poetry.
Akkitham has authored 55 books out of which 45 are collections of poems including Khanda Kavyas, Katha Kavyas, Charitha Kavyas and songs. Some of his celebrated creations include Veeravadam, Balidarsanam, Nimisha Kshethram, Amrita Khatika, Akkitham Kavithaka, Epic of Twentieth Century and Antimahakalam. His works have also been translated into many Indian and foreign languages.
A Padma Shri awardee, he has won several literary accolades including the Sahitya Akademi Award (1973), Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1972 and 1988), Mathrubhumi Award, Vayalar Award and Kabir Samman.
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Born on March 18, 1926, Akkitham is among the most revered names in Malayalam poetry. Apart from poetry, his literary excellence has footprints in drama, reminiscence, critical essays, children's literature, short stories and translation. He also edited the magazine "Unni Namboothiri".
His poetic works have a rare prophetic character, predicting socio-political developments. Akkitham is also known as the poet who ushered in modernity in poetry.
Akkitham has authored 55 books out of which 45 are collections of poems including Khanda Kavyas, Katha Kavyas, Charitha Kavyas and songs. Some of his celebrated creations include Veeravadam, Balidarsanam, Nimisha Kshethram, Amrita Khatika, Akkitham Kavithaka, Epic of Twentieth Century and Antimahakalam. His works have also been translated into many Indian and foreign languages.
A Padma Shri awardee, he has won several literary accolades including the Sahitya Akademi Award (1973), Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1972 and 1988), Mathrubhumi Award, Vayalar Award and Kabir Samman.
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