K.L. Mohanavarma | |
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| Born | (1936-07-08)8 July 1936 (age 88) Cherthala,Alappuzha District,Kerala State, India |
| Occupation | Novelist,short story writer |
| Language | Malayalam, English |
| Genre | Novel, short story, children's literature,travelogue, essays |
| Subject | Sports, history |
| Literary movement | Realism |
| Notable works | Cricket,Ohari,Neethi |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award,Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award |
| Spouse | Radha Varma |
K. L. Mohana Varma (born 1936) is aMalayalam–languagenovelist,short story writer andjournalist from the Indian state ofKerala. Varma is known for pioneering fiction with a subject-based theme in Malayalam story-telling. His novelsOhari,Cricket,Neethi, reflect this form. His humorous columns and articles on contemporary politics, business and sports are popular. He has 66 published works, including 2 novels in English. His books are translated into many Indian languages. He has more than 15 awards for his works. He made two documentaries and a children's film.[1][2][3]
He holds an Accounts and Management degree.
He was Chief Editor of Paico publications, Secretary of Kerala Sahitya Academy and Chief Editor ofVeekshanam Daily andPuzha.com, which is Malayalam's top internet magazine. He has lectured in many places including American universities. He regularly visits Indian villages to maintain his sensitivity to the lives of his subjects.
He is President of Kerala History Association and President of Kerala Sahityas Mandalam and ex-officio member of Govt. committees on official language, Malayalam mission etc.
Varma is a frequent speaker at cultural events.[4][5][6]
