K. V. Mohan Kumar

K. V. Mohan Kumar is an Indian writer in Malayalam literature from Alapuzha District in Kerala. He has authored 33 books, including 9 novels and 12 collections of short stories.He scripted for 3 films: Kesu,Aaro Oraal and Clint.

Life

Mohan Kumar was born in Alleppey, as the son of K. Velayudhan Pillai and Lakshmi Kutty Amma.[1] He started his career as a journalist and served as Correspondent and Sub Editor in Kerala Kaumudi and Malayala Manorama for 12 years. He joined the State Civil (Executive) Service in 1993 and his administrative career started as Revenue Divisional officer, Adoor. He was selected to Indian Administrative Service in Kerala Cadre (2004 batch) and served as District collector in Palghat and Calicut, Rural Development Commissioner, Director of Higher Secondary Education and Director of Public Instruction (DPI) and Spl. Secretary, General Education. In 2009, he scripted for the film Kesu, which won National award for best Children’s film. His first novel Sraadhasheham was adapted into a film titled Mazhaneerthullikal.[2]

Now he is the Chairman of Kerala State Food Commission, a Quasi-Judicial Authority constituted under National Food Security Act 2013.[3]

Works
Novels
  • Sraadhasheham
  • Hey Ram
  • Jaranum Poochayum
  • Ezhamindriyam
  • Pranayathinte Moonnam Kannu
  • Ushnarashi
  • Edalakkudi Pranaya Rekhakal
  • Mazhoor Thampan Randam Varavu
  • Mahayogi
Short story collection
  • Akam Kazhchakal
  • Knavallayile Kuthirakal
  • Aliveni Enthu Cheyvu
  • Bhoomiyude Anupatham
  • Aasannamaranan
  • Puzhayute Niram Irul Neelima
  • Ente Gramakathakal
  • Karappuram Kathakal
  • Randu Pasukkachavatakkaar
  • Sampoorna Kathakal (1983-2020)
  • Soundarya Bilahari
Children's literature
  • Appooppan Maravum Aakasha Pookkalum
  • Ammuvum Manthrika Petakavum
  • Meenukkutti Kanda Lokam
  • Undakkannante Kazhchakal
Other works
  • Aligayile Kalapam (Novelette)
  • Devi Nee Parayarundu / Jeevante Avasanathe Ila (Memoirs)
  • Romila Oru Ormachithram (Memoirs)
  • Devarathi (Travelogue)
  • Manass Nee, Akasavum Nee
  • Ramanum Valmeekiyum Njaanum
Translations in English
  • The Third Eye of Love (Novel)
  • Man Hunt (Novel)
  • End of A Journey (Novel)
  • Mother Dove & Magic Box (Children's literature)

Awards
  • 2018: Vayalar Award — Ushnaraasi [4]
  • 2018: Kerala Sahithya Academy Award
  • 2020: Kovilan Novel Award
  • 2019: Mahakavi P. Kunjiraman Nair Novel Award
  • 2019: Ankanam Shamsudheen Smruthi Novel Award
  • 2017 O V Vijayan Trust Literary Award
  • FOKANA Literary Award
  • AIMA Akshara Mudra Award
  • Basheer Puraskaram
  • K Surendran Novel Award
  • Dr KM Tharakan’ Suvarnarekha ‘Sahithya Puraskaram
  • Plavila Sahithya Puraskaram
  • Sahrudaya Vedi Sahithya Puraskaram
  • Thoppil Ravi Sahithya Puraskaram
  • PN Panicker Literary Award

References
  1. "കെ.വി.മോഹൻകുമാർ [K. V. Mohan Kumar]". Puzha.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  2. "കെ.വി. മോഹൻകുമാർ ആദ്യനോവലിന് തിരക്കഥയെഴുതുന്നു". Mathrubhumi. 25 June 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  3. http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TlRWTTAzMjY2Mzc=&xP=RExZ&xDT=MjAxNi0wNi0yNSAwMDoxMDowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=Mw==
  4. "Vayalar award for K.V. Mohan Kumar's 'Ushnarashi'". The Hindu. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
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