About Subhash Chandran
Born 1972. Subhash Chandran is an Indian writer and short story writer.
Subhash Chandran (born 1972) is a Malayalam novelist, short story writer and journalist from Kerala, India. His work includes the 2010 novel Manushyanu Oru Aamukham and the stories "Vadhakramam", "Sanmargam", "Parudeesa Nashtam" and "Guptham", which have been adapted into films. Chandran is the only writer to receive Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards for both his debut story collection (Ghadikarangal Nilaykkunna Samayam- 2001) and debut novel (Manushyanu Oru Aamukham -2011).
Early life and education Subhash Chandran was born in 1972 in Kadungalloor, near Alwaye, Kerala, to Chandrasekharan Pillai and Ponnamma. He attended Maharaja's College, Ernakulam and completed his Master of Arts degree in Malayalam, securing the first rank from Mahatma Gandhi University.
Film adaptations Four of Chandran's stories have been adapted into films. His story "Sanmargam" was filmed as A Knife in the Bar in Malayalam while the story "Guptham" was filmed as Akasmikam by George Kithu.
Personal life Subhash Chandran is married to Jayasree and the couple have two daughters. He lives in Kozhikode. Currently, he is the editor-in-charge of leading Malayalam cultural magazine Mathrubhumi Illustrated weekly.
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Malayalam writer
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Subhash Chandran was born in 1972 in Kadungalloor.
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