Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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novelist and short story writer of Malayalam language
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Place of Birth: Thakazhy, Kerala, India
About Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
- Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (17 April 1912 – 10 April 1999), popularly known as Thakazhi after his place of birth, was an Indian novelist and short story writer of Malayalam literature.
- He wrote over 30 novels and novellas and over 600 short stories focusing on the lives of the oppressed classes.
- Known for his works such as Kayar (Coir, 1978) and Chemmeen (Prawns, 1956), Pillai was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award.
- He was also a recipient of the Njanapeedam, India's highest literary award, awarded in 1984 for the novel Kayar.
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