Rajeev Sivshankar

Rajeev Sivashankar (born 1967 in Konni, Pathanamthitta) is an Indian novelist and short story writer in Malayalam language. He is from Konni, Pathanamtitta district of the south Indian state of Kerala.

Rajeev Sivashankar
Born	1967 (age 56–57) Konni, Pathanamthitta, India
Occupation	Journalist, Novelist
Language	Malayalam
Nationality	Indian
Notable works	Thamovedam, Pranasancharam, kalpramanam,Putrasooktham, Karal marx Kailasamveedu, Maraporul , Kalipakam ,Pennarasu ,Divyam, kunjalithira, Nagaphanam,Rebecca, Padam,(Novels) Daivamarathile ila, 'goodam,prethasavary (Short story Collections) Maranavaridhi(Novelite Collection), Meesamahathmyam (Novek Study)
Spouse	Rajasree P.S
Children	Nila Rajeev

Early life

At age 12 he won the Mathrubhoomi story writing competition. His story was published in Mathrubhoomi weekly.

Career

He works in Malayala Manorama (Kottayam) as assistant editor.

At age 45 he resumed writing, producing five novels and a short story collection. His novels are Thamovedam, Pranasancharam, Kalpramanam, Puthrasooktha are his novels. Daivamarathile Ila is his story collection. His notable stories are "Samadhanathinte Vazhikal,kailasanadhan" (published in Samakalika Malayalam), "Reality Show' (Kalakaumudi) and "Daivavicharam, Vivahavarhikam"(Bhashaposhini).

Novels

• Thamoveadam, published in April 2013 by D. C. Books, is Rajeev's first novel. The novel is based on the growing anarchist cult in the state of Kerala. Set in an imaginary village called Kavathy, the novel discusses the issue through the eccentric main character Viswanathan. He came to kochi and took charge of satanic worship.The first part of the book deals with Viswanathan's childhood and early youth and is set in the fictitious village of Kavathy in Central Travancore. It forms the core of the novel. In the second part, the arena shifts to Cochin and to the world of Black Mass and its followers.
• Pranasancharam –Rajeev's second novel, Pranasancharam, was published in October 2013 by DC books. It discusses the other side of material life and travels through a fantasy-like world.
• Kalpramanam–Rajeev's third novel, published in November 2014 by NBS (SPCS)an in November 2018 by Logos. It discusses environmental issues in Kerala.
• Putrasooktham–Rajeev's fourth novel, published in November 2015 by Green Books.
• Karal Marx's Kailasam veedu–Satirical account of village life. Published in August 2016 by Poorna Publication and re publishe by Saikatha Books in March 2021.
• Maraporul–fiction based on the life of Sri Sankaracharya.Published By DC Books in May 2016.
• Kalipakam–fiction based on Kali's story in the Mahabharatha.Published By DC Books in May 2018.
• Pennarasu–Celebration of womanhood, statement against the patriarchy. Published By DC Books in May2018.
• Divyam–magical realism fantasy happening in Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Published in February 2019 by Saikatham Books.
• Kunjalithira– Kunjalithira portrays the life of Kunjali maraykkar who made fear in the heart of Portuguese. It depicts the history of a centuries-old battle, betrayal, and atrociousness.Published By DC Books in May 2019.
• Nagaphanam–Nagaphanam is the voyage through the mystic realms of the nagaclan/race ranging from Ananthan to Kaliyan. It further explores the secret of life, death, and rebirth through the legendary figure Parikshith's being. Published By DC Books in June 2020.
• Rebecca–Rebecca is an intriguing murder mystery in Malayalam. It is based on a real incident that evoked terror in Kerala. It is a metafiction, where the writer juxtaposes a novel within the novel. Fear, mystery and suspicion in the work will engross the readers from the beginning till the end. The novel belongs to the genre of crime fiction. Published By DC Books in September 2021.
• Padam–Aa interesting life of an old lady who lived her life with the Malayalam Film industry.Published By DC Books in January 2022.
• Daivamarathile Ila–story collection published in 2015 by DC Books. Includes "Daivavicharam", "Samadhanthinte vazhikal" and "Kailasanadhan"
• Goodam–Eleven story collection published in October 2017.
• Prethasavary–eleven story collection. Published By DC Books in June 2022.
• Maranavaridhi–It is a collection of five novelites that depict the uniqueness imparted to one's life by the juxtaposition of fate and coincidence at critical junctures.Published By Saikatha Books in October 2020.
• Meesamahathmyam– Detailed study about S.Hareesh's Novel MEESA.Published By DC Books in February 2021.

Recognition

Received the Thoppil Ravi Memorial award for best novel(Prana Sancharam) in 2013.

Manoraj Award for best Shortstories collection (Daiivamarathile Ila) in 2016

External links

• K. Pradeep (24 April 2013). "FAITH at the crossroads". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
• "Thamovedam new novel by Rajeev Sivashankar". Dcbooks.com. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
• "Thamovedam | By Rajeev Sivasankar | DC Books". Onlinestore.dcbooks.com. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
• "FAITH at the crossroads - Press Club of India". 2 December 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013.
• "ഭൂമാഫിയകൾക്കും രാഷ്ട്രീയ പൊള്ളത്തരത്തിനുമെതിരെ കൽപ്രമാണം വരുന്നു; സർക്കാരിനും പ്രതിപക..." www.marunadanmalayali.com.
• "Technology For All". origin.mangalam.com.
• "ആത്മാവിന്റെ അധോലോകങ്ങൾ". www.marunadanmalayali.com.
• ‘നോവൽ ഫാക്ടറി’ അല്ല; ഒരുപാട് സമയമെടുത്ത് എഴുതിയാൽ മികച്ചതാവുമെന്ന് ‍വിചാരിക്കുന്നില്ല. news18.com (in Malayalam). 8 April 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
• 'ഏതു ചൂടിൽനിന്നും ആശ്വാസം തേടി ഓടിയെത്താനുള്ള തണലും തുരുത്തുമാണ് എഴുത്ത്; ഔദ്യോഗിക ജോലി, എഴുത്തുജോലി വിഭജിക്കാനറിയില്ല'. news18.com (in Malayalam). 16 April 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2024.