Odakkuzhal Award
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (1988) Winner
Olappamanna Mana Subramanian Namboothirippad
オラッパマンナ
Olappamanna Mana Subramanian Namboothirippad
Pen Names:
Olappamanna（Used family name as author name/pen name）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1923-01-10 （Vellinezhi, Palakkad district, Kerala, India）
- Died
- 2000-04-10 （Kerala, India (exact place not specified)） age 77
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Malayalam
- Religion
- Hinduism (Nambudiri background)
- Residence History
- Vellinezhi, Palakkad district, Kerala → Palakkad, Kerala
Career
- Occupations
- Poet, Writer
- Active Years
- 1942-2000
- Affiliations
- Kerala Kalamandalam, Yogakshema Sabha, Purogamana Sahithya Samkhadana, Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Victoria College, Palakkad | Faculty of History (did not complete) | History | — | 1940年代（在学中に中途退学） | India |
Government Victoria College, Palakkad
Faculty of History (did not complete)
/ History
Period:
1940年代（在学中に中途退学）
Country:
India
Reportedly did not complete degree; left during undergraduate studies
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Government of Madras Poetry Prize | Asareerikal | — | Government of Madras | 受賞 |
| 1967 | Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry | Kathakavithakal | 詩 | Kerala Sahitya Akademi | 受賞 |
| 1988 | Odakkuzhal Award | Nizhalana | — | Odakkuzhal Award committee | 受賞 |
| 1989 | Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award (Sahitya Akademi Award) | Nizhalana | — | Sahitya Akademi (India) | 受賞 |
| 1992 | N. V. Puraskaram | — | — | N. V. Puraskaram organization | 受賞 |
| 1998 | Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions | — | 功労賞 | Kerala Sahitya Akademi | 受賞 |
| 1998 | Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram | — | — | Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram | 受賞 |
| — | Ulloor Award | — | — | Ulloor Award organization | 受賞 |
Government of Madras Poetry Prize
1950
Work:
Asareerikal
Organization:
Government of Madras
Result:
受賞
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry
1967
Work:
Kathakavithakal
Category:
詩
Organization:
Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Result:
受賞
Odakkuzhal Award
1988
Work:
Nizhalana
Organization:
Odakkuzhal Award committee
Result:
受賞
Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award (Sahitya Akademi Award)
1989
Work:
Nizhalana
Organization:
Sahitya Akademi (India)
Result:
受賞
N. V. Puraskaram
1992
Organization:
N. V. Puraskaram organization
Result:
受賞
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions
1998
Category:
功労賞
Organization:
Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Result:
受賞
Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram
1998
Organization:
Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram
Result:
受賞
Ulloor Award
Organization:
Ulloor Award organization
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Nizhalana
1987 Poetry collectionA collection of poems exploring social expression and the human interior. Represents Olappamanna's mature poetic style and won multiple literary awards.
social expressionindividual and community
Adaptations
- [Film (poem adapted as a song)] Orkkuka Vallappozhum (poem excerpt used as song) (2009)
Kathakavithakal
1967 Poetry collectionA collection of narrative poems. Awarded the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry.
narrativitytradition vs modernity
Theethailam
1951 Khanta Kavyam (epic/long poem)A long poem with epic qualities, blending traditional forms with modern themes.
traditionepic poetry
Amba (Aattakkatha)
1973 Aattakatha (performance text for dance/drama)A performance text written for classical dance/drama, closely connected with traditional arts.
mythdance and drama
Bibliography
- Amba (Aattakkadha)
- Aehi Soonari: Kavithakal
- Olichupookunna Njan: Kavithakal
- Nangemakkutti: Kavitha
- Kulambadi
- Varinellu
- Nizhalana
- Nithyakalyani: Complete Poems of Olappamanna
- Suphala: kavithakal
- Kadhakavithakal
- Kadhakaliyude rangasree
- Dhukhamavuka sukham
- Jalakapakshi
- Theethailam
- Kalpana
- Veena
- Kilungunna Kaiyamam
- Asareerikal
- Panchali
- Elathalam
- Rubberwifum Mattu Kavithakalum
Adaptations
- Orkkuka Vallappozhum (2009) — an excerpt of his poem was used as a song
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Poetic style emphasizing social expressionBlend of classical forms with modern themesCombination of narrativity and personal lyricism
- Recurring Motifs
- traditional culture and ritualsocial critiquefamily and portrayals of women
Health
-
Heart attack (fatal)2000年4月Died of a massive heart attack in April 2000
Legacy
Olappamanna is one of the notable poets of Malayalam literature, known for combining traditional forms with socially oriented themes. He chaired Kerala Kalamandalam and received numerous major literary awards.
Museums
- Olappamanna Mana Vellinezhi, Palakkad (Kerala), India
Academic Societies
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Archives
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi archives (holds biographical and bibliographic material)
In Popular Culture
- A poem excerpt was used as a song in the 2009 film Orkkuka Vallappozhum
Trivia
- Full name was Subramanian Namboothirippad.
- First poem published in 1942.
- Authored around 21 books of poetry.
- Served as chairman of Kerala Kalamandalam from 1978 to 1984.
- Died of a heart attack in 2000.