(17 July 1935 – 4 June 2005)
Mundur Krishnankutty was a renowned Malayalam short story writer celebrated for his vivid and realistic portrayals of rural life, particularly in Palakkad. His stories often explore the socio-economic transformations of agrarian society.
He began writing during his college days, with his first published short story “Ambalavasi” appearing in Mathrubhumi Weekly. Over the years, his works featured in all major Malayalam literary magazines.
A recipient of several prestigious literary honors:
- Cherukad Award (1996) – Nilapisukkulla Rathriyil
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1997) – Aswasathinte Manthracharadu
- Odakkuzhal Award – Enne Veruthe Vittalum
Apart from being a prolific writer of short stories and one novel, he also served for a long time as a tutor and principal at a Teachers’ Training Institute. Later in life, he ventured into acting and earned appreciation for his performances in Malayalam TV serials.
Personal Life
- Born: 17 July 1935
- Parents: Mundur Anupurath Pisharath Madhavi Pisharasiar & Manakkulangara Pisharath Govinda Pisharody
- Education: M.A. in English Literature; B.Ed.
- Spouse: Karalam Kainila Pisharath Late Radha Pisharasiar
- Son: Dileepan Anupurath
- Died: 4 June 2005
Major Published Works
Short Story Collections
- ഏകാകി
- മനസ്സ് എന്ന ഭാരം
- മൂന്നാമതൊരാള്
- എന്നെ വെറുതെ വിട്ടാലും
- കഥാപുരുഷന്
- അവശേഷിപ്പിന്റെ പക്ഷി
- അമ്മയ്ക്കു വേണ്ടി
- എത്രത്തോളമെന്നറിയാതെ
- തന്നിഷ്ടത്തിന്റെ വഴിത്തപ്പുകള്
Novel
- മാതുവിന്റെ കൃഷ്ണത്തണുപ്പ്
Memoir / Notes
- ഒരു അധ്യാപകന്റെ ആത്മഗതങ്ങള് (കുറിപ്പുകള്)