M. Mukundan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

M. Mukundan

Indian writer

Date of Birth: 10-Sep-1942

Place of Birth: Mahé, Kerala, India

Profession: screenwriter, author

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Maniyambath Mukundan, (born 10 September 1942) commonly known as M.
Mukundan, is an Indian writer of Malayalam literature.
Many of his early works are set in Mayyazhi which has earned him the moniker, Mayyazhiyude Kathakaaran.
He is known to be one of the pioneers of modernity in Malayalam literature and Mayyazhippuzhayude Theerangalil, Daivathinte Vikrithikal, Kesavante Vilapangal and Pravasam are some of his notable works.
He has received many honours including Vayalar Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.
Crossword Book Award and the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literacy honour of the Government of Kerala.
He is also a recipient of the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres of the Government of France.