Palakkeezh Narayanan

Palakkeezh Narayanan was a Malayalam language writer, academic and political activist from Kerala, India. For his outstanding contributions in the field of Malayalam literature, he received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions in 2019. Presenting the award, the then Chairman of Sahitya Akademi, Vaisakhan said that he was proud and happy to present the award to Palakkeezhu, who had worked for the Malayalam language, literature and culture with 100% dedication.

Biography Narayanan was born in 1940 at Chemmaniyod in present-day Malappuram district to Palakkeezh Narayanan Namboothiri and Nangeli Antarjanam. He studied at Chemmaniyod, Melattur, Mannarkkad and in Pattambi Sree Neelakanda Government Sanskrit College and has passed the Vidvan examination and M.A. graduation.

As a communist follower, he is best known for spearheading the socio-cultural movements in Valluvanad region, initiated by E. M. S. Namboodiripad and writer and politician Cherukad Govinda Pisharody. He is survived by his wife P. M. Savithri.

Notable works VT Oru Ithihasam IV Das Award Academi Award for Best Library Worker