K. L. Mohana Varma
| K.L. Mohanavarma | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
8 July 1936 Cherthala, Alappuzha District, Kerala State |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer |
| Language | Malayalam, English |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Novel, short story, children's literature, travelogue, essays |
| Subject | Sports, History |
| Literary movement | Realism |
| Notable works | Cricket, Ohari, Neethi Etc |
| Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award |
K. L. Mohana Varma (born 1936) is a Malayalam–language novelist, short story writer and journalist from Kerala state, South India. K L Mohana Varma is a novelist well known for pioneering a new trend in Malayalam story-telling, creating fiction with a subject-based theme. His famous novels Ohari, Cricket, Neethi etc. come under this category and his humorous columns and articles on contemporary politics, business and sports are very popular among the discerning readers. He has 66 published works to his credit including 2 novels in English. His books are well translated into many Indian languages and he has got more than 15 awards for his works. He has made two documentaries and a children Film.
On the personal front, he is an Accounts and Management degree holder. He was Chief Editor of Paico publications, Secretary of Kerala Sahitya Academy, and was the Chief Editor of 'Veekshanam Daily' and Puzha.com, which is the top internet magazine. He is widely travelled and has lectured in many platforms including American Universities. He regularly visits interior Indian villages every year for a self created a refresher course for his conception in writing.
He is at present President of Kerala History Association and President of Kerala Sahityas Mandalam and ex-officio member of Govt. committees on official language, Malayalam mission etc.
His politics is Gandhian and thinking positive. His favorite subjects are Sports and History. He is techno-friendly and is using computer for his writings for the last 20 years and has not used paper for his work for the last 7 years.
Varma is frequently called upon as a speaker at cultural events.[1][2][3]
The list of Books
Novels
1. Rithusandhi
2. Aaranya parvam
3. Yavanika
4. Serial
5. V Cube
6. Shapam
7. Chambal
8. Jalarekhakal
9. Pretham
10. Innaleyude Bakki
11. Ohari
12. Vrindavanathile Radha
13. Neethi
14. Nakshatrangalude Thadavukaari
15. Short Circuit
16. Cinema Cinema
17. Mahabaliyude Makkal
18. Private Limited
19. Chathurangam
20. Ayaanayam
21. Stock Exchange
22. Cricket
23. Santhvanam
24. Thrippadi Danam
25. Sukham
26. Parppidam
27. Adhinivesham
28. Settlement
29. Kochi
30. Goal
31. Amaavasi (With Madavikkutty)
32. Abhinayam
33. Rajasooyam
Story
1. From Basthar With Love
2. Nee
3. Mochanam
4. Pratheeksha
5. Nammal Pathikar
6. Yours Obediently
7. Appointmmentillatha Athithi
8. Gulf Kathakal
9. Akaleyulla Koodarangal
10. Rosemary
11. Penguin
12. Mohanavarmayude Sthreekal
13. Kaayiyude Noottand
14. Vazhiyorakkazhchakal
Hasyam
1. Proffesorude Lokam
2. Anaswrathayude Gatha
3. Kariyachante Lokam
4. Acadameeyam
5. From Varmaji With Love
Travelogue
1. Budhan Piranna Mannil
2. Cherippum Ahanthayum
3. Professor in America
Balasahithyam
1. Chasharasaha Mira
Others
1. Mobi Dick (Fantacy)
2. Nikkiyum Computer Virusum
3. Thinkalkkuri [4]
