M. Leelavathy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

M. Leelavathy

Indian writer and academic

Date of Birth: 16-Sep-1927

Place of Birth: Kottappadi, Kerala, India

Profession: writer, teacher, literary critic

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Mundanat Leelavathy (born 16 September 1927) is a Malayalam writer, literary critic, and educationist.
She taught at various colleges in Kerala before retiring as Principal from Government Brennen College, Thalassery.
During her long literary career, she won several awards including Kendra Sahithya Academy Award and Kerala Sahithya Academy Award.
She is a contemporary of such noted critics in Malayalam including K.
M.
George, S.
Guptan Nair, N.
Krishna Pillai, P.
K.
Balakrishnan, M.K.
Sanu and Sukumar Azhikode.
Leelavathy is a recipient of Padma Shri Award.