Dr Cheravalli Sasi

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Dr.Cheravally Sasi is a malayalam poet, lyricist and writer, born on 16th September 1952, in Cheravally, Kayamkulam,Kerala.

Personal photograph of Dr. Cheravalli Sasi

Biography

He completed his Post Graduation in Malayalam literature from Trivandrum University College. Further to the completion of PG, attained PhD in Malayalam literature on the topic ‘The Story Poems of Vallathol’ – a critical study, from Kerala University. Dr. Cheravally Sasi worked as Malayalam Professor for nearly three decades at CMS College Kottayam and retired as Reader and HOD. While holding the post of HOD in Malayalam department, he was also a member of ‘Board of Studies’ and Research Guide. Literary Career Dr. Cheravally Sasi is acknowledged in various capacities as Malayalam poet, lyricist, biographer, essayist and children’s writer. One of the prominent collections was ‘Odanadinte Ulthudupukal – a local history of Odanadu (Central Travancore). Another notable work that gained mass attention was ‘Keezhala Janathayum, Jenakiya Nadakavum’ – a study of popular theatre, which stirred interest mainly among the theatre artists and dramatists in Kerala.

Dr.Cheravally Sasi is noted for his regular appearances and performances of various programs around multiple topics on Akashvani (AIR), Doordharshan and other popular TV channels in Kerala. Moreover, he is a popular lyricist for professional dramas in Kerala.

Publications, Literary He took to writing poetry while at school and began publishing his pieces since the 1970’s. His first collection “Ithiritheen’ (children’s literature) was published in 1979, and received Kerala Government Award.

His major works involves -

Poems

• Syamamuhurtham.
• Charamasandyakal
• Kalathandavan
• Nerinte Mulmunakal
• Sahanam

Biographies

• Azhakathu Padmanabha Kurup (historical significance – author of first malayalam mahakavyam)
• P.Bhaskaran (Malayalam film director and lyricist)
• Thoppil Bhasi (Malayalam Dramatist, Screenplay writer and film director)
• S.L Puram Sadanandan (Malayalam Dramatist and Screenplay writer)
• K.S George (Singer, Malayalam Drama and Films)
• Muthukulam Raghavanpillai (Screenplay writer of the first Malayalam Talkie – ‘Balan’, Dramatist and Malayalam)
• Yagaswam (History of Social Reformer, Kerala – Arattupuzha Velayudhapanicker)

Essays and Penpictures (Thulikachitrangal)

• Kalathinte Idanazhiyil
• Anweshana Meghala
• Pathikar Padhakal
• Meenakethanacharitham (Editor)

Children’s Literature (Balasahityam)

• Mazhamayumneram
• Kunjikaladikal
• Poovadi
• Kanthithudipukal
• Omanakuttante Unjal
• Chathikku chathi
• Vadakkan veera kadhakal
• Nakshtrakuttan
• Moonudeshathe pattukadhakal
• Punyapurana Kadhakal
• Unnikuttan
• Onapoomazha

Audio Tracks

• Hridayanilavu (Audio CD/MP3- Released in 2007, a collection of malayalam light music (lelithaganamgal) – 9 songs, which achieved first prizes and great appreciations in Kerala Youth Festival Venues.)

Devotional Songs

• Saranapoornima
• Pavanamahasu
• Sakthi Swaroopini
• Malumel Devi Devotional Song

Awards and Accolade

• Bheema Balasahitya Award - 2005 (Mazhamayumneram – collection of poems)
• Thunjan Award of Kerala Sahitya Academy – 1981 (Comparative study of the language of Ezhuthachan & Cherussery)
• Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy Award – 2008 (Best lyricist)
• Kerala Balasahitya Institute Award – 2015 ( Biography of P Bhaskaran)
• SPCS Award – 1981 (The stories of Karoor – a critical study )
• Mahamuni Puraskaram – 2016 (Nerinte Mulmunakal – collection of poems)
• Ulloor Award – 1978 (a critical study of Mahakavi Ulloor’s poems)
• Sadasyathilakan Award – 1986 (Malayalaperuma – poem)
• Chikkoos Children’s Award – 2015 (Onapoomazha – collection of poems)

References

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