KM Mathew (1934-2012), popularly known by his pen name Ekalavyan, was an Indian writer who wrote in Malayalam. He has shown the army life to the common man through his novels. Born in Kunnamkulam, in Thrissur district, he started his career in Indian Army in 1953 as a soldier. He fought in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. Three years later, he published his first short story "Rundu Logam Oru Jeevitham" in Mathrubhumi Weekly[1]
KM Mathew | |
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| Born | KM Mathew 14 August 1934 Kunnamkulam, India |
| Died | 6 May 2012 (aged 77) Thrissur, India |
| Pen name | Ekalavyan |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Subject | Indian Army, Indian Americans, Ahmednagar |
| Notable works | Trench |
| Spouse | Leelamani (1962-2012) |
He served in the military for 28 years. He then spent 10 years doing civil work in a military office. In his lifetime, he wrote 33 novels, three short stories and screenplay for a television serial. He is survived by his wife Leelamani and sons Salil Mathew and Dr. Sunil Mathews.[2][3][4]
Novels and short stories
edit- Randu Lokam Oru Jeevitham
- Kallu
- Daaham
- Shivajikkunnukal
- Trench
- Kayam
- Sarppavisham
- Chakravyooham
- Anali
- Neerali
- Darppanam
- Praharam
- Mounanombarangal
- Karmaantham
- Mrigathrishna
- Greeshmavarshangal
- Pingamikal
- Chora Chinthiyavar
- Aarum Swanthamalla
- Aparna
- Papathinte Shambalam
- Kadankathayile Kathapathrangal
- Charithram Urangunna Peetabhoomi
- Kudumbathinte Manam
- Daivathinte Bhandaram
- Prathibimbangal
- Sandhya
- Ayanam
- Parakkan Mohichavar
- Chirakatta Paravakal
- Ravukal Illatha Rappadikal
- Chuzhikal
- Yudha Bhoomi
- Ente Vazhi
- Kamini Priya Kamini
- Kadalasu Pookkal
- Chanchala
- Enthu Nedi
- Sundarimare Sookshikkuka
- Panam
- Orittu Snehathinai
- Jeevithathinte Mukhangal
Movie Names
edit- Manassa Vacha Karmmana
- Ayanam
- Kanchanam
- Swayamvaram (Television Serial)
References
edit- ^ Kavishala. "Kavishala Sootradhar | Ekalavyan (novelist) ..." kavishala.com. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Writer Ekalavyan passes away". IBN Live. Archived from the original on 10 May 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ^ "Last rites of writer Ekalavyan Tuesday". Express Buzz. Retrieved 10 May 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Ekalavyan passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
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