C. Radhakrishnan
{{Short description|Indian writer and film director (born 1939)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1939|02|15|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Chamravattam, Tirur, Malabar District, Madras Presidency, British India
(present day Malappuram, Kerala, India)
| nationality = Indian
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C. Radhakrishnan (born 15 February 1939) is an Indian writer and film director in Malayalam-language from Kerala, India.
Life
Chakkupurayil Radhakrishnan was born on 15 February 1939 in Chamravattam (a village in Tirur) in Malappuram district, which was then a part of the Madras Presidency of British India), to Parappur Madathil Madhavan Nair and Chakkupurayil Janaki Amma.{{Cite web|title=Home Page of C. Radhakrishnan|url=https://c-radhakrishnan.info/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=c-radhakrishnan.info}} He heard from his grandparents that Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan was an ancestor in his lineage, and this and other details of the information imparted to him formed the basis for creation of one of his works: the biography of Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan titled Theekkadal Kadanhu Thirumadhuram.{{cite web|url=http://c-radhakrishnan.info/theekadal.html|publisher=c-radhakrishnan.info|title=Theekkadal Kadanhu Thirumadhuram|access-date=29 January 2017}}
Radhakrishnan wrote his first novel Nizhalppadukal at the age of 21 in 1959 while pursuing his post graduate degree. The book was initially published serially in a magazine and later published by Current Books in 1962. The book became a runaway hit and was the winner of Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 1962.{{cite web|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/literature/bookreview/nizhal-padukal-book-review.html|title="Nizhalppadukal"|access-date=5 August 2018}}
In July 2014, Radhakrishnan was awarded the Moortidevi Award for the year 2013 for his novel Theekkadal Kadanhu Thirumadhuram.{{cite web|url=http://www.jnanpith.net/page/moortidevi-laureates|publisher=jnanpith.net|title=Bharatiya Jnanpith|access-date=29 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219215302/http://www.jnanpith.net/page/moortidevi-laureates|archive-date=19 December 2013|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/moortidevi-award-for-c-radhakrishnan/article6113763.ece|publisher=thehindu.com|title=Moortidevi Award for C. Radhakrishnan - KERALA - The Hindu|newspaper=The Hindu|date=14 June 2014|access-date=29 January 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140613/nation-current-affairs/article/scientist-turned-writer-c-radhakrishnan-awarded-his-novel|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|title=Scientist-turned-writer C Radhakrishnan awarded for his novel 'Theekkadal Katanhu Thirumadhuram'|date=14 June 2014|access-date=29 January 2017}} He was conferred the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram for the year 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/Ezhuthachan-award-for-C.-Radhakrishnan/article16087371.ece|publisher=thehindu.com|title=Ezhuthachan award for C. Radhakrishnan - The Hindu|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2 November 2016|access-date=29 January 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/news/ezhuthachan-puraskaram-for-c-radhakrishnan-malayalam-news-1.1470158|publisher=mathrubhumi.com|title=Ezhuthachan Puraskaram for C. Radhakrishnan - സി.രാധാകൃഷ്ണന് എഴുത്തച്ഛന് പുരസ്കാരം - News - Books|date=November 2016 |access-date=29 January 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Ezhuthachan-award-for-C-Radhakrishnan/articleshow/55195938.cms|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|title=Ezhuthachan award for C Radhakrishnan - Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=29 January 2017}} Other literary recognitions include the Mathrubhumi Literary Award in 2015,{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/c-radhakrishnan-selected-for-mathrubhumi-literary-award/article9224644.ece|publisher=thehindubusinessline.com|title=C Radhakrishnan selected for Mathrubhumi Literary award | Business Line|date=15 October 2016 |access-date=29 January 2017}} K. P. Kesava Menon Memorial Award in 2016,{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2016/oct/27/k-p-kesava-menon-memorial-award-for-c-radhakrishnan-1532223.html|publisher=newindianexpress.com|title=K P Kesava Menon memorial award for C Radhakrishnan- The New Indian Express|date=27 October 2016 |access-date=29 January 2017}} the Madhava Mudra, Nalappadan Award(2016)-for his Holistic Contributions to Malayalam Literature (Nalappadan Memorial Cultural Society-NMCS) and Thrikkavu Devi Puraskaram.
Radhakrishnan was editor of the Malayalam magazine Piravi published by the School of Bhagavad Gita. He was the former chief editor of Madhyamam Daily from 16 August 1999 to 1 September 2001.{{cite web|url=http://www.madhyamam.com/aboutus/history|publisher=madhyamam.com|title=History of Madhyamam|access-date=29 January 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824020532/http://www.madhyamam.com/aboutus/history|archive-date=24 August 2013|df=dmy-all}}
Bibliography
=Novel=
class="wikitable" | |||
Year | style=width:20em | Title | style=width:17em | Publisher | style=width:25em | Notes
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1962
| Nizhalppadukal | Thrissur: Current Books, 1962 | First published work | |||
1963
| Agni | Thrissur: Current Books, 1963 | Adapted into a film of the same name (1978) | |||
1963
| Kannimangakal | Cochin: CICC, 1963 | Also included in the collection Griharthuram (2005) | |||
1963
| Kanalthullikal | Trivandrum: Neruda, 1963 | Also included in the collection Mathruparvam (2003) | |||
1963
| Ugramoorthikal, Driksakshi Viplavangalum | Thrissur: Current Books, 1963 | | |||
1966
| Mareechika | Kottayam: SPCS | Also included in the collection Kannivila (1995) | |||
1966
| Mrinalam | Trivandrum: Desabandhu, 1984 | Also included in the collection Mathruparvam (2003) | |||
1967
| Thevidissi | Thrissur: Mangalodayam, 1967 | Adapted into the 1975 film Priya | |||
1967
| Chuzhali | Thrissur: Current Books, 1967 | Also included in the collection Mathruparvam (2003) | |||
1967
| Verukal Padarunna Vazhikal | Trivandrum: Desabandhu, 1983 | Also included in the collection Mathruparvam (2003) | |||
1967
| Nilavu | Thrissur: Current Books | Also included in the collection Thamaso Maa (1998) | |||
1968
| Yudham | Thrissur: Mangalodayam | Also included in the collection Mrutyor Maa (1998) | |||
1968
| Veshangal | Thrissur: Mangalodayam | Satirical novel | |||
1969
| Driksakshi | Thrissur: Current Books | Novelette | |||
1969
| Anthardhara | Kottayam: SPCS | | |||
1970
| Poojyam | Thrissur: Current Books | Also included in the collection Mrutyor Maa (1998) | |||
1970
| Idukuthozhuthu | Cochin: CICC, 1970 | Also included in the collection Asatho Maa (1998) | |||
1970
| Ulpirivukal | Kottayam: SPCS, 1970 | Also included in the collection Asatho Maa (1998) | |||
1972
| Ellam Maykkunna Kadal | Kottayam: SPCS | First novel in the Novel Navakam series | |||
1973
| Kurekkoodi Madangivarathavar | Thrissur: Current Books | Also included in the collection Asatho Maa (1998) | |||
1974
| Puzha Muthal Puzha Vare | Kottayam: SPCS, 1974 | Second novel in the Novel Navakam series | |||
1977
| Tharanisha | Kottayam: SPCS | Also included in the collection Griharthuram (2005) | |||
1977
| Preyassi | Kottayam: Priyamvada | | {{center|{{Cite book |title=Malayala Grantha Soochi (Volume 4) |page=112 |publisher=Kerala Sahitya Akademi}}}} | |||
1979
| Kankalikal | Kottayam: SPCS, 1979 | Also included in the collection Thamaso Maa (1998) | |||
1981
| Ival Avariloruval | Konni: Venus Book Depot, 1981 | Also included in the collection Thamaso Maa (1998) | |||
1982
| Ottayadipathakal | Calicut: Poorna | Adapted into a film of the same name (1990) | |||
1982
| Sruthi | Calicut: Poorna | Also included in the collection Thamaso Maa (1998) | |||
1982
| Kaivazhikal | Konni: Venus Book Depot | Also included in the collection Asatho Maa (1998) | |||
1982
| Pin Nilavu | Kottayam: DC Books | Adapted into a film of the same name (1983) | |||
1983
| Kalippattangal | Kottayam: DC Books | Satirical novel | |||
1984
| Pullipulikalum Vellinakshatrangalum | Kottayam: SPCS, 1984 | Third novel in the Novel Navakam series | |||
1985
| Thayveru | Moovattupuzha: Victory, 1985 | Also included in the collection Griharthuram (2005) | |||
1986
| Sahadharmini | Moovattupuzha: Victory, 1986 | Also included in the collection Griharthuram (2005) | |||
1986
| Bruhadaranyakam | Kottayam: SPCS, 1986 | Also included in the collection Mrutyor Maa (1998) | |||
1986
| Spandamapinikale Nandi | Kottayam: SPCS, 1986 | Fourth novel in the Novel Navakam series | |||
1987
| Oru Vilippaadakale | Trivandrum: Prabhath Book House, 2001 | Novelette | |||
1988
| Maranasiksha | Kottayam: DC Books | With an introduction by Koduppunna | |||
1988
| Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham Thanne | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Fifth novel in the Novel Navakam series | |||
1989
| Munpe Parakkunna Pakshikal | Kottayam: SPCS, 1989 | Seventh novel in the Novel Navakam series | |||
1990
| Athirukal Kadakkunnavar | Kottayam: DC Books, 1990 | Also included in the collection Asatho Maa (1998) | |||
1992
| Verpadukalude Viralpadukal | Kottayam: SPCS, 1992 | Sixth novel in the Novel Navakam series | |||
1993
| Control Panel | Kottayam: SPCS, 1993 | Novelette | |||
1994
| Aazhangalil Amritham | {{—}} | Novelette | | |||
1994
| Cassioppiyakkaran Noyel Castelino | {{—}} | Novelette | | |||
1994
| Karal Pilarum Kalam | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Eighth novel in the Novel Navakam series | |||
1997
| Iniyoru Nirakanchiri | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Ninth and final novel in the Novel Navakam series | |||
1998
| Kalikalavasthakal | Kottayam: DC Books | Satirical novel | |||
2002
| Ullil Ullathu | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Science fiction novel | |||
2005
| Theekadal Kadanhu Thirumadhuram | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Biographic novel based on the life of Ezhuthachan | |||
2005
| Ivide Polikkunnathellam Lelavilpanakku | Calicut: Haritham Books | | |||
2010
| Sukrutham | Trivandrum: Chintha Publishers | | |||
2019
| Oru Mayajalam Pole | Calicut: Mathrubhumi Books | | |||
2022
| Kaalam Kaathuvekkunnathu | Calicut: Mathrubhumi Books | |
=Story=
class="wikitable" | |||
Year | style=width:20em | Title | style=width:17em | Publisher | style=width:25em | Notes
! Ref. |
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1967
| Ghoshayathra | Calicut: Poorna | Collection of 7 stories | {{center|{{Cite book |title=Malayala Grantha Soochi (Volume 1) |page=652 |publisher=Kerala Sahitya Akademi}}}} | |||
1975
| Karadi | Kottayam: SPCS | Collection of 12 stories | {{center|{{Cite book |title=Malayala Grantha Soochi (Volume 3) |page=96 |publisher=Kerala Sahitya Akademi}}}} | |||
1986
| Kudiyozhikkal | Kottayam: NBS | With an introduction by Sukumar Azhikode | {{center|{{Cite book |title=Malayala Grantha Soochi (Volume 6) |page=100 |publisher=Kerala Sahitya Akademi}}}} | |||
1987
| Akashathil Oru Vidavu | Trivandrum: Prabhatham | | |||
1988
| Unarum Vare | Kottayam: NBS | | |||
1991
| Thachanar | Trivandrum: Prabhath Book House, 1991 | Collection of 6 stories | |||
1996
| Thiranjedutha Kathakal | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | | |||
2003
| Mayayude Karyam | Trivandrum: Prabhath Book House | | |||
2011
| Mritasanjeevani | Calicut: Lipi Publications | Collection of 20 stories | |||
2014
| Ammathottil | Kottayam: DC Books | | |||
2014
| C. Radhakrishnante Kathakal | Kottayam: DC Books | | |||
2020
| Kathakal Sampoornam | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Complete stories in two volumes |
=Poetry=
class="wikitable" | |||
Year | style=width:20em | Title | style=width:17em | Publisher | style=width:25em | Notes
! Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
1967
| Ottayan Alarunnu | Thrissur: Mangalodayam | Also included in the collection Nadakantham (2000) | {{center|{{Cite book |title=Malayala Grantha Soochi (Volume 1) |page=226 |publisher=Kerala Sahitya Akademi}}}} | |||
1988
| Sudarsanam | {{—}} | Also included in the collection Nadakantham (2000) |
=Drama=
class="wikitable" | |||
Year | style=width:20em | Title | style=width:17em | Publisher | style=width:25em | Notes
! Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
1963
| Ithikkannikal | Cochin: CICC | Also included in the collection Nadakantham (2000) | {{center|{{Cite book |title=Malayala Grantha Soochi (Volume 1) |page=397 |publisher=Kerala Sahitya Akademi}}}} | |||
1966
| Nayattu | Thrissur: Current Books | Also included in the collection Nadakantham (2000) | |||
1966
| Valiya Lokangal, Cheriya Mathilukal | Thrissur: Current Books | Also included in the collection Nadakantham (2000) under the title Mathilukal | |||
1967
| Dweepu | Thrissur: Current Books | Also included in the collection Nadakantham (2000) |
=Children's literature=
class="wikitable" | |||
Year | style=width:20em | Title | style=width:17em | Publisher | style=width:25em | Notes
! Ref. |
---|---|---|---|
2007
| Eppozhum, Evideyum | Kottayam: Grand Books | Novelette | |||
2007
| Nithyajeevithathile Sasthram | Kottayam: DC Books | Collection of children's questions and answers published in Malayala Manorama "Pathipura" column | |||
2016
| Akalangalile Koottukar | Calicut: Poorna Publications | | |||
{{—}}
| Muthacchan Kathakal | Balasahithi Prakasan | Stories | | |||
{{—}}
| Varoo, Nakshatrangalkappuram Pokam | Kottayam: Grand Books | Novelette | |
=Non-fiction=
class="wikitable" | |||
Year | style=width:20em | Title | style=width:17em | Publisher | style=width:25em | Notes
! Ref. |
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1967
| Jijnasa | Thrissur: Current Books | Collection of 5 essays on science | |||
1984
| Bhadrathayude Samathalangalil | Thrissur: Current Books | Travelogue about the journeys through the Soviet Union | |||
1991
| Cinemayude Thanima | Thrissur: Current Books | About cinema | {{center|{{Cite book |title=Malayala Grantha Soochi (Volume 7) |page=277 |publisher=Kerala Sahitya Akademi}}}} | |||
1995
| Alochana | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Essays on society, literature, science, cinema and philosophy | |||
2001
| Ingane Thudangiyal | Calicut: Islamic Publishing House | Essays | |||
2003
| Prapanchathinte Sathyavum Shailiyum | Kottayam: DC Books | | |||
2007
| Ramayanamritham | Calicut: Poorna Publications | Collection of 31 short essays philosophically approaching Adhyathmaramayanam Kilippattu. Initially published as a daily column for 31 days during the Karkkidakam month of 2007 in Malayala Manorama. | |||
2008
| C. Radhakrishnante Lekhanangal | Calicut: Mathrubhumi Books | Collection of 78 essays | |||
2011
| Gitadarsanam | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Commentary on Bhagavad Gita | |||
2017
| Onnilum Tholkkathirikkan | Calicut: Mathrubhumi Books | Essays | |||
2020
| Veenduvicharam | Kottayam: Don Books | Collection of 36 Essays | |||
2022
| Ramayanaprasadam | Calicut: Mathrubhumi Books | Essays on society, literature, science, cinema and philosophy | |||
{{—}}
| Kazhchavattom | Tiruvalla: CSS Books | | |
=Collections=
class="wikitable" | |||
Year | style=width:20em | Title | style=width:17em | Publisher | style=width:25em | Notes
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1976
| Asha, Eka, Swapnaparampara | Kottayam: DC Books | Collection of three short novels | |||
1984
| Oodum Paavum | Kottayam: Current Books | Collection of three short novels: Oodum Paavum, Randu Divasathe Vicharana, Enpathinalu Amavasikal | |||
1994
| Amritham | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Collection of five novelettes: Aazhangalil Amritham, Cassioppiyakkaran Noyel Castelino, Oru Vilippadakale, Control Panel and Driksakshi | |||
1995
| Kannivila | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Collection of the novels Nizhalppadukal and Mareechika | |||
1998
| Asatho Maa | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Collection of seven novels: Athirukal Kadakkunnavar, Swapnaparampara, Ulpirivukal, Kurekkoodi Madangivarathavar, Idukkuthozhuthu, Kaivazhikal and Pin Nilavu | |||
1998
| Thamaso Maa | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Collection of three novelettes (Oodum Paavum, Enpathinalu Amavasikal, Randu Divasathe Vicharana) and five novels (Kankalikal, Nilavu, Thevidissi, Ival Avariloruval and Sruthi) | |||
1998
| Mrutyor Maa | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Collection of six novels: Agni, Yudham, Poojyam, Ottayadipathakal, Bruhadaranyakam and Maranasiksha | |||
1998
| Ithihasam | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Collection of three satirical novels: Kalippattangal, Veshangal, Kalikalavasthakal | |||
2000
| Nadakantham | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Collection of 4 plays (Dweepu, Ithikkannikal, Mathilukal, Nayattu) and two poems (Ottayan Alarunnu and Sudarsanam) | |||
2003
| Mathruparvam | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Collection of 4 novels: Chuzhali, Kanalthullikal, Mrinalam and Verukal Padarunna Vazhikal | |||
2005
| Grihathuram | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Collection of six novelettes: Kannimangakal, Sahadharmini, Thayveru, Tharanisha, Asha and Eka |
=Works in English=
class="wikitable" | |||
Year | style=width:20em | Title | style=width:17em | Publisher | style=width:25em | Notes
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1974
| Zero | New Delhi: Arnold-Heinemann | Translation of Poojyam | {{center|{{Cite book |title=Zero |author=Radhakrishnan, C. |year=1974 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Sn0tAAAAMAAJ}}}} | |||
1987
| Patches of Shade | Thrissur: Kerala Sahitya Akademi | Translation of Nizhalpadukal | |||
1993
| Maybe Another Day | New Delhi: Sahitya Akademi | Translation of Spandamapinikale Nandi | |||
2013
| Agni | Translation of Spandamapinikale Nandi | |||
2015
| Birds That Fly Ahead | Translation of Munpe Parakuna Pakshikal | |||
2015
| Heart-Rending Times | Translation of Karal Pilarum Kalam | |||
2015
| Now for a Tearful Smile | Translation of Iniyoru Nirakanchiri | |||
2016
| Bhagavad Gita | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Modern reading and scientific study of Bhagavad Gita | |||
2018
| Deep Within | Cochin: Hi Tech Books | Translation of Ullil Ullath |
==Scientific literature==
- {{cite book |author=C. Radhakrishnan |date=1988 |title=Unity of Space-Matter Manifestations |url=https://www.c-radhakrishnan.info/paper.html |location=Cochin |publisher=Published by the author |isbn=}}
- {{cite book |author=C. Radhakrishnan |date=2002 |title=Stuff and Style of the Universe |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mVwVywEACAAJ |location=Cochin |publisher=Hi Tech Books |isbn=}}
- {{cite journal |author1=C. Radhakrishnan |author2=K. R. Gopal |date=2016 |title=Avyakta: The Fabric of Space |url=https://prespacetime.com/index.php/pst/article/download/1140/1144 |journal=Prespacetime |volume=7 |issue=16 |pages=2184–2202 |doi= |access-date=}}
- {{cite book |author1=C. Radhakrishnan |author2=K. R. Gopal |date=2016 |title=The Secret Behind the Universe |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_4LoDAAAQBAJ |location=Cochin |publisher=Hi Tech Books |isbn=9781468973280}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.c-radhakrishnan.info/ Official website]
- [http://www.c-radhakrishnan.info/books.html Works of C. Radhakrishnan]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080105131134/http://www.hindu.com/2006/07/29/stories/2006072923220500.htm www.thehindu.com]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20061211161732/http://www.cinemaofmalayalam.net/cradhakrishnan.html www.cinemaofmalayalam.net]
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