About Pamman
Lived 1920 – 2007 (aged 87). Pamman was an Indian writer.
Pamman (28 February 1920 – 3 June 2007; born R. Parmeswara Menon) was a Malayalam novelist from Kollam, Kerala, India.
Life He is best known for his novels which grapple with the sensual imagery of the human psyche. He has also written the script for several Malayalam movies. Some of his novels were made into films, including Chattakari and Adimakal. He won the Kerala State Film Award twice. He was employed as a General Manager for Western Railway and was based in Bombay.
Works His works include:
Bhraanthu Chattakari Adimakal Missi Thamburatti Ammini Ammavan Nerippodu Orumbattaval Appu Vashalan Samaram Chakravatham Devagandhari Karppoorathulasiyude Manam Chathurangam Paapamoksham Karmmayogi Ashtamathil Shani Poochakkannulla Pennungal Odukkam Vazhi Pizhachavar Panchavatiyile Gandharvam Sister Nirbhagyajaathakam Thiranottam Kuttasammatham Ezhunnallathu-stories Orupidi Nizhalukal
Filmography Nizhal Nijamagiradhu (1978) Tamil language feature film adaptation of Adimakal
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pamman?
Indian writer (1920-2007)
When was Pamman born?
Pamman was born on 28 February 1920.
When did Pamman die?
Pamman died on 3 June 2007.
What was Pamman's occupation?
Pamman was a writer.
What nationality was Pamman?
Pamman was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pamman. https://biography.guide/pamman/
MLA: "Pamman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pamman/.
Chicago: "Pamman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pamman/.
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