K._L._Mohana_Varma

K. L. Mohana Varma

K. L. Mohana Varma

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K. L. Mohana Varma (born 1936) is a Malayalam–language novelist, short story writer and journalist from the Indian state of Kerala. Varma is known for pioneering fiction with a subject-based theme in Malayalam story-telling. His novels Ohari, Cricket, Neethi, reflect this form. His humorous columns and articles on contemporary politics, business and sports are popular. He has 66 published works, including 2 novels in English. His books are translated into many Indian languages. He has more than 15 awards for his works. He made two documentaries and a children's film.[1][2][3]

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Early life

He holds an Accounts and Management degree.

Career

He was Chief Editor of Paico publications, Secretary of Kerala Sahitya Academy and Chief Editor of Veekshanam Daily and Puzha.com, which is Malayalam's top internet magazine. He has lectured in many places including American universities. He regularly visits Indian villages to maintain his sensitivity to the lives of his subjects.

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

Varma is a frequent speaker at cultural events.[4][5][6]

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Novels

  • Rithusandhi
  • Aaranya parvam
  • Yavanika
  • Serial
  • V Cube
  • Shapam
  • Chambal
  • Jalarekhakal
  • Pretham
  • Innaleyude Bakki
  • Ohari
  • Vrindavanathile Radha
  • Neethi
  • Nakshatrangalude Thadavukaari
  • Short Circuit
  • Cinema Cinema
  • Mahabaliyude Makkal
  • Private Limited
  • Chathurangam
  • Ayaanayam
  • Stock Exchange
  • Cricket
  • Santhvanam
  • Thrippadi Danam
  • Sukham
  • Parppidam
  • Adhinivesham
  • Settlement
  • Kochi
  • Goal
  • Amaavasi (With Madavikkutty)
  • Abhinayam
  • Rajasooyam

Fiction

  • From Basthar With Love
  • Nee
  • Mochanam
  • Pratheeksha
  • Nammal Pathikar
  • Yours Obediently
  • Appointmmentillatha Athithi
  • Gulf Kathakal
  • Akaleyulla Koodarangal
  • Rosemary
  • Penguin
  • Mohanavarmayude Sthreekal
  • Kaayiyude Noottand
  • Vazhiyorakkazhchakal
  • Bharthruhariyude Kuthirakkaran

Satire

  • Professorude Lokam
  • Anaswrathayude Gatha
  • Kariyachante Lokam
  • Acadameeyam
  • From Varmaji With Love

Travelogue

  • Budhan Piranna Mannil
  • Cherippum Ahanthayum
  • Professor in America

Children's Literature

  • Chasharasaha Mira

Others

  • Mobi Dick (Fantacy)
  • Nikkiyum Computer Virusum
  • Thinkalkkuri[citation needed]

References

  1. [1]
    "Reading maketh a complete man". The New Indian Express.
  2. [2]
    "Yellow blooms fading out from Kochi". The Hindu. 12 April 2012 – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. [3]
    "ഭർത്തൃഹരിയുടെ കുതിരക്കാരൻ". Kathacafe.
  4. [4]
    "Theatre in focus". The Hindu.[dead link]
  5. [5]
    "Mathrubhumi: ReadMore -Wonder la' environmental awards presented'". Archived from the original on 4 June 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  6. [6]
    "Musical reality shows are farcical: Udaya Bhanu". The New Indian Express.
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