K. G. Sankara Pillai Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Poet
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	XX/XX/1948
Age	Unknown
Birthplace	Chavara, Kerala, India

Bio/Wiki

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 Color	Brown
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

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

Family

Father	A. N. Gopala Pillai
Mother	G. 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

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