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THOPPIL MOHAMED MEERAN

May 11, 2019

Tamil novelist and Sahitya Akademi awardee Thoppil Mohamed Meeran died at the age of 74.

About: 

  • Thoppil Mohamed Meeran (1944 – 2019) was a Tamil Nadu based who wrote primarily in Tamil. 

  • Key work: He published five novels and six short story collections. His key short story collections is Anbukku Muthumai Illai, Thangarasu, Ananthasayanam Colony, Oru Kutti Theevin Varippadam, Thoppil Mohamed Meeran Kathaigal and Oru Maamaramum Konjam Paravaigalum. 

  • Awards and Honours: In recognition, he received 8 major literary awards including the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1997 for his novel Saivu Narkali (The Reclining Chair) and Tamil Nadu Kalai Ilakkiya Perumantram Award in 1992. 

Source : The Hindu

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