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Subhash Chandran

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Subhash Chandran

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1972 （Kadungalloor, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India）
Nationality
Indian
Languages
Malayalam
Residence History
Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Career

Occupations
Writer, Novelist, Short story writer, Journalist, Editor
Active Years
1994-
Affiliations
Mathrubhumi (Editor-in-charge, Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly)

Education

Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
Faculty of Arts / Malayalam
Degree: Master of Arts (Malayalam)
Country: India
Secured first rank from Mahatma Gandhi University

Awards

Mathrubhumi Vishuppathippu Award (story prize)
1994
Work: Ghatikarangal Nilaykkunna Samayam (short story)
Category: Short story
Organization: Mathrubhumi
Result: 受賞
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Story
2001
Work: Ghatikarangal Nilaykkunna Samayam (short story collection)
Category: 短編
Organization: Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Result: 受賞
Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award
2009
Work: Parudeesa Nashtam (short story)
Category: Short story
Organization: Abu Dhabi Sakthi
Result: 受賞
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel
2011
Work: Manushyanu Oru Aamukham (novel)
Category: 小説
Organization: Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Result: 受賞
Odakkuzhal Award
2011
Work: Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
Organization: Odakkuzhal
Result: 受賞
Sahitya Akademi Award (Kendra)
2014
Work: Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
Organization: Sahitya Akademi
Result: 受賞
Vayalar Award
2015
Work: Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
Organization: Vayalar Ramavarma Literary Award Committee
Result: 受賞
Crossword Book Award (translation)
2016
Work: A Preface to Man (English translation of Manushyanu Oru Aamukham)
Category: Translation
Organization: Crossword Bookstores
Result: 受賞
Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award (Drama)
2017
Work: Onnara Manikkoor (drama)
Category: Drama
Organization: Abu Dhabi Sakthi
Result: 受賞
Padmarajan Award
2019
Work: Samudrashila (novel)
Organization: Padmarajan Memorial Trust
Result: 受賞
Padmaprabha Literary Award
2023
Organization: Padmaprabha Memorial Trust
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Manushyanu Oru Aamukham

2010 Fiction (novel)

A novel set in the fictional village of Thachanakkara focusing on the central character Jithendran; originally serialized and later published to critical acclaim in Malayalam literature.

village societyhuman lonelinessfate and memory
Adaptations
  • [English translation (book)] A Preface to Man (2016)
Translations
  • A Preface to Man (English translation, HarperCollins, 2016)

Ghatikarangal Nilaykkunna Samayam

2001 Short story collection

A collection of short stories; his debut collection which won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.

shades of everyday lifesubtleties of human relationships

Samudrashila

Novel

One of his recent novels; recipient of the Padmarajan Award.

inner life of humanssociety and memory

Bibliography

  • Manushyanu Oru Aamukham
  • Samudrashila
  • Ghatikarangal Nilaykkunna Samayam
  • Parudeesa Nashtam
  • Thalpam
  • Bloody Mary
  • Vihitham
  • Madhyeyingane
  • Onnara Manikkoor

Adaptations

  • Short film based on the story 'Vadhakramam' (produced by Pune Film Institute; received a special jury mention at Rio de Janeiro Film Festival)
  • Feature film 'Laptop' adapted from the short story 'Parudeesa Nashtam'
  • Film 'A Knife in the Bar' adapted from the story 'Sanmargam'
  • Film 'Akasmikam' (director: George Kithu) adapted from the story 'Guptham'

Translations of Works

  • Manushyanu Oru Aamukham → A Preface to Man (English translation, HarperCollins, 2016)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
lyrical and detailed character depictionmeticulous depictions of village societyquiet narrative voice with restrained emotional expression
Recurring Motifs
lonelinessmemory and the pastnorms and transformations of village communities

Legacy

One of the leading contemporary writers in Malayalam. He is the only writer to have won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for both his debut short story collection and his debut novel. 'Manushyanu Oru Aamukham' achieved critical and commercial success and its translation has been highly regarded. Several of his works have been adapted for film, reflecting his broad influence.

In Popular Culture

  • Several short stories and novels have been adapted into films, influencing popular culture in the Malayalam-speaking world.

Trivia

  • Married to Jayasree and has two daughters.
  • He is the only writer to receive the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for both his debut short story collection and debut novel.
  • 'Manushyanu Oru Aamukham' is reported to have sold over 100,000 copies in Malayalam.