A. Santha Kumar

A. Santha Kumar (1968/9 – 16 June 2021) was an Indian Malayalam language playwright and screenplay writer from Kerala state, South India.[1] He won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Drama in 2010 for the work Maram Peyyunnu.[2]

A. Santhakumar
Born1968 or 1969
Parambil Bazar, Calicut district, Kerala
Died (aged 52)
OccupationPlaywright
NationalityIndian

Early life

He was born as the son of Imbichunni Master and Kalyani.[3] He graduated from the Arts and Science College Kozhikode.[3]

Literary career

He had scripted and directed more than 60 plays and published five books.[4] He composed the screenplay for the film Bhoomiyile Manohara Swakaryam.[5]

Works
  • Maram Peyyunnu[6]
  • Karkkadakam[6]
  • Rachiyamma[6]
  • Karutha Vidhava[6]
  • Chirutha Chilathokke Marannu Poyi[6]
  • Kurudan Poocha[6]
  • Oru Desham Nuña Parayunu
  • Nasser Ninte Perenthanu[3]
  • Sugha Nidhragalileeke
  • Otta Rathriyuda Kamugimar

Awards and honours

Santhakumar received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 1999 for his work, Perum Kollan. He also received Nilambur Balan Award for his overall contribution to the field of drama. He received Kerala Sahitya Akademi endowment for his drama Kurudan Poocha, Thoppil Bhasi Award and Balan K Nair Award for his drama Chirutha Chilathokke Marannu Poyi, Atlas Kairali Award for his drama Mrigashala. He won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Drama in 2010 for his work Maram Peyyunnu,[6] He also received the Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature Award. He received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for drama composition and direction,[7] Bharat Murali Award of Bahrain Drama Theatre, and Pavanan Foundation Award in 2016. He also received Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award for his drama Karutha Vidhava and Edasseri Award for his drama Nasser Ninte Perenthanu.[3] His ‘Swapnavetta’ was published by Oxford University as ‘Dream Hunt’ and it was included in the degree syllabus of Kerala and Calicut universities.[4] His drama Kakkakinavu's English translation was also published by Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters' bimonthly journal, Indian Literature.[3]

Death

He died on 16 June 2021, at the age of 52 while undergoing treatment for leukaemia and had been confirmed to have COVID-19.[4] He was cremated at West Hill crematorium.[5]

References
  1. Anima, P. (2 August 2013). "Light and shadow". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  2. "---::: Kerala Sahitya Akademi :::---".
  3. ലേഖകൻ, മാധ്യമം (16 June 2021). "നാടക സംവിധായകൻ എ. ശാന്തകുമാർ അന്തരിച്ചു | Madhyamam". www.madhyamam.com. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  4. "Playwright A Shanthakumar passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  5. Kumar, P. k Ajith (16 June 2021). "Playwright Santhakumar no more". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  6. "നാടകകൃത്ത് എ ശാന്തകുമാര്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  7. "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
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