Gita Krishnankutty

Gita Krishnankutty is a Malayalam-English translator from Kerala, India. She has also written subtitles for many noted Malayalam films. She received many awards including Sahitya Akademi Award for Translation, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions and Crossword Book Award for Translation.

Biography Gita Krishnankutty was born and raised in Chengammanad, near Aluva in Ernakulam district. Her father, who was from Palakkad, was an officer in the Madras Presidency Service. Her mother was from Chengamanad. Bear With Me, Amma, first came out as Ammakku (For Mother), by M. T. M.T.'s Three Screenplays and their Stories: Nirmalyam, Oppol & Ennu Swantham Janakikutty

Sketches: The Memoir of an Artist, English translation Artist Namboothiri's memoir, Sketches

Awards and honors Sahitya Akademi Award for Translation in 1999, for the translation of Daivatthinte Kannu (God's Eye) Crossword Book Award for Translation Abdulla memorial award for translation Katha Award