K. G. Sankara Pillai

Poet

Indian Chavara, Kerala, India

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ProfessionPoet
NationalityIndian
Date of BirthXX/XX/1948
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceChavara, Kerala, India

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Career
  • Started his literary journey as a lecturer in 1971.
  • Gained prominence in the 1970s with his poem 'Bengal'.
  • Recognized as one of Kerala's leading modernist poets.

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • Post Graduate
  • S. N. College, Kollam, Kerala
  • University of Kerala

Family

FatherA. N. Gopala Pillai
MotherG. Bhavani Amma

Career

Notable Works
  • Kochiyile Vrikshangal (1993)
  • K. G. Sankara Pillayude Kavithakal 1969-1996 (1997)
  • KGS Kavithakal 1997-2007 (2007)
Awards & Honors
  • 1998: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for 'K. G. Sankara Pillayude Kavithakal' (1969-1996)
  • 2002: Sahitya Akademi Award for 'K. G. Sankara Pillayude Kavithakal' (1969-1996)
  • 2008: P. Kunhiraman Nair Award
  • 2009: Odakkuzhal Award
  • 2009: Habib Valappad Award
  • 2011: Pandalam Kerala Varma Award for 'KGS Kavithakal' (1997-2007)
  • 2018: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
  • 2020: Kadammanitta Ramakrishnan Award
  • 2025: Ezhuthachan Puraskaram

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His literary contributions in Malayalam are translated into many languages, including Chinese, French, German, English, and Sinhala.
2. In addition to poetry, he is an accomplished translator of international works into Malayalam.
3. Served as the editor for notable literary journals like Prasakthi and Samakaleena Kavitha.
4. Authored 'Samvidhayaka Sankalpam', covering various aspects of theatre.
5. Actively involved in human rights and civil rights work, chairing Jananeethi.
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