Thakazhi Pillai - A Lifestory

Here's an intro duction for Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai: A big name in Malayalam writing, he made a lasting mark on Indian stories. He was born in 1912 in the village of Thakazhi, Kerala. His early life, filled with the ways and truths of the Kerala countryside, greatly changed his writing. This effect is easy to see in his books. He started writing in the 1930s, and soon became known for his real pictures of social problems and the lives of normal people, especially those from the poor groups. His book, Chemmeen, which came out in 1956, was a big success. The book was later made into a famous movie in 1965, and this brought him a lot of fame. It is thought of as a classic. The movie, made by Ramu Kariat, won the President's Gold Medal at the National Film Awards. He looked at ideas of being poor, the caste system, and how people get along with each other, with great care. His other wellknown works include Randidangazhi (1948), which showed the hard life of farm workers, and Kayar (1978), a long story about the history of Kerala. His books have been changed into many languages and are still read and liked. He won the Jnanpith Award in 1984 for his work in Malayalam writing, making him a legend. He died in 1999, leaving behind many great stories.