P. K. Gopi is an Indian poet writing in the language Malayalam and also a physiotherapist.[1] He is a lyricist for Malayalam films and was a member of Kerala Sahitya Akademi.[citation needed] He was the former state president of Yuvakalasahithi.[citation needed]
P. K Gopi | |
|---|---|
 P.K. Gopi | |
| Born | 8 June 1949 |
| Occupation(s) | physiotherapist, poet |
| Years active | 1979-present |
| Partner | Komala Gopi |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | P.K.Kunjupillai, Kalyani |
| Website | https://peekegopi.wordpress.com |
He is the author of more than 27 Malayalam books in the streams of poetry, memoirs and children's literature. He also penned for 30 Malayalam films.[2][3]
Biography
editP.K.Gopi was born in Kodumon-Angadickal village in Pathanamthitta District of Kerala on 8 June 1949. His father is P.K. Kunjupillai and mother, Kalyani. He completed his schooling from Angadikkal S.N.V.High School. He also studied at Pathanapuram St. Stephens college and Velloor Christian Medical College. He retired from Government Service as a Physiotherapist. He won the Jesees award given for the best govt employee. His songs have been part of many professional dramas/serials/documentaries /stage performances in Malayalam. His poems have been translated into English and other Indian languages.
In 2018 Gopi received the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature award for his collection of memoirs/stories, Olachoottinte Velicham.[4] In 2024 Mr. Gopi was honoured by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi for Akademi’s Samagra Sambhavana Puraskaram for his lifetime contribution to Malayalam literature.[1]
Notable works
edit- P.K.Gopiyude Kavithakal
- Chiranthanam
- Ezhuthamma
- Sudarshanappakshiyude Thooval
- Ayirathirandamathe Rathri
- Sushumnayile Sangeetham
- Marubhoomiyile mazhaganitham
- Mazhathottam
- Orittu
- Thanal maram
- Mankudam
- Oppu
- Harisree
- Malayalappookkal
- Neru
- Chimizhu
- Kuruvikkoodu
- Arivum Murivum
- Pattam
- Muthumozhikal
- Kiliyamma
- Eekam
- Nenjile Mancherathukal
- Oolachoottinte Velicham[4]
- Novinte Sangeetham
- Swaathanthryathinte Chirakukal
- Puzha thanna pusthakam
- Kadangadhakalude Kaliveedu
Film lyrics
editHe has written lyrics for the following Malayalam films.[5]
- Dhanam
- Shubhayathra
- Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
- Sasneham
- Mannadiyaar penninu chengotta chekkan
- Ottayal pattalam
- Anashvaram
- Neelagiri
- Bhoomika
- Naaraayam
- Mukthi
- Thirumanassu
- Oru Kochu Bhoomikilukkam
- Kusruthi kaattu
- Mattanchery
- Pacha manga [6]
Achievements and awards
edit- Sahitya Akademi Bal puraskar 2018[4][7]
- Sanjayan Award (Malayala Bhasha Paadashaala)
- Kambisseri Award
- Bheema balasahitya award [2]
- Mahakavi P.Kunjiraman Nair Award[8] [3]
- Mundasheri Memorial Award
- Ezhumangalam Award
- Mahakavi Kuttamath Award
- Pradhama O N V Award
- Moodadi Damodaran Memorial Award
- Mahakavi Vennikkulam Award
- Prof. Kozhisheri Balaraman Award
- Moloor Smaraka Award
- K.P.Kayalatt Award
- P.Narendra Nath Award
- P.T.Bhaskara panikkar Award
- Malayala chalachithra parishad award (for best lyrics)
- N.V.Krishnawarrior Award
- Sahithyakeralam kavitha puraskaram
- Konniyoor Radhakrishanan smaraka samanwayam Award
- P.R.Nambiar award
- Bala sahitya institute award[9]
- Kunjunni Award
References
edit- ^ "Vennikkulam award for P.K. Gopi". The Hindu. 3 September 2006.
- ^ "List of Malayalam Movies by Lyricist PK Gopi". en.msidb.org. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "നൊമ്പരത്തിലും സുഖമുണ്ടെന്ന് മലയാളി മനസിനെ പഠിപ്പിച്ച് വരികളിലൂടെ വസന്തം തീർത്ത പി.കെ.ഗോപിക്ക് ഇന്നു പിറന്നാൾ". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "പി.കെ. ഗോപിക്കും അമലിനും കേന്ദ്ര സാഹിത്യ അക്കാദമി പുരസ്കാരം | Sahithya Academy Award". 29 January 2019. Archived from the original on 29 January 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "List of Malayalam Songs written by PK Gopi". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Vennikkulam award for P.K. Gopi". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 3 September 2006. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 26 October 2006.
- ^ "..:: SAHITYA Akademi - Bal Sahitya Puraskar ::." 30 March 2023. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Winners list of P. Kunhiraman Nair Award". www.keralaculture.org. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "ബാലസാഹിത്യപുരസ്കാരങ്ങള് – KSICL – ബാലസാഹിത്യ ഇന്സ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് – Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature | Children's Book Publisher in Kerala". 9 July 2023. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
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