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Shahina E. K.

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Shahina E. K.

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1978-06-29 (Perinthalmanna, Malappuram district, Kerala, India)
Nationality
India
Languages
Malayalam, English
Residence History
Perinthalmanna, Kerala

Career

Occupations
Writer, Teacher
Active Years
2000-

Awards

Avneebala Puraskaram
2013
Result: 受賞
Edasseri Award
2015
Work: Puthumazha choorulla chumbanangal
Organization: Kerala Cultural Department
Result: 受賞
T. V. Kochubava Award
2016
Result: 受賞
Muthukulam Parvathy Amma Award
2017
Result: 受賞
Kadathanatt Madhaviyamma Kavitha Award
2011
Result: 受賞
Gruhalaksmi Award
2007
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Anandapadmanabhante marakkuthirakal

Short story collection

A collection of short stories rooted in everyday life of common people. The writing is sharp and powerful, depicting social issues and human emotions with sensitivity.

everyday lifesocial issues

Puthumazha choorulla chumbanangal

Short story collection

Winner of the 2015 Edasseri Award. A short story collection that portrays emotions and conflicts of ordinary people with subtlety and strength.

emotional nuancelocal communities

Phantom Bath

Short story collection

A collection of short stories presenting modern narratives of everyday life and struggles.

modern lifehuman relationships

Unni Express Delheennu Mutthashi veettileykk

Children's novel

A children's novel focusing on family and journeys.

familyjourney

Bibliography

  • Phantom Bath
  • Anandapadmanabhante marakkuthirakal
  • Puthumazha choorulla chumbanangal
  • Pranayathinte Theekkadinumappuram
  • Neelatheevandi
  • Unni Express Delheennu Mutthashi veettileykk

Translations by Author

  • Translation of The Prophet into Malayalam

Style & Themes

Literary Style
sharp and powerful proseconcise modern narration
Recurring Motifs
everyday peoplefemale perspectivesmovement/journey

Legacy

Recognized as an important contemporary Malayalam short story writer. Known for sharp portrayals of common people's lives and recipient of multiple literary awards.

Trivia

  • Won the 2015 Edasseri Award for Puthumazha choorulla chumbanangal.
  • Works across short stories, children's literature, poetry, and translations.
  • Born in Perinthalmanna, Malappuram district, Kerala.