Quick Info
| Profession | Poet |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Chavara, Kerala, India |
| Date of Birth | 22/06/1930 |
| Age | 96 years |
Latest News about K. G. Sankara Pillai
22/01/2025
K. G. Sankara Pillai was awarded the prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram in January 2025, recognizing his lifetime contributions to Malayalam literature. The award, one of Kerala's highest literary honors, was presented to the poet for his extensive body of work spanning over five decades, including his modernist poetry and translations.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Brown |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
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Family
| Father | A. N. Gopala Pillai |
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| Mother | G. Bhavani Amma |
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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. |