K. G. Sankara Pillai (Indian Poet) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Poet
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Chavara, Kerala, India
Date of Birth	22/06/1930
Age	96 years

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22/01/2025

K. G. Sankara Pillai was awarded the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram in January 2025, one of Kerala's highest literary honors. The award recognized his long career in Malayalam poetry, translation, and literary criticism.

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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. Retired in 2002 as Principal of Maharaja's College, Ernakulam after a long teaching career spanning over three decades.

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) Samvidhayaka Sankalpam (2010)
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 2014: Bahrain Sahitya Award

Notable Works

Kochiyile Vrikshangal (1993)
K. G. Sankara Pillayude Kavithakal 1969-1996 (1997)
KGS Kavithakal 1997-2007 (2007)
Samvidhayaka Sankalpam (2010)

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
2014: Bahrain Sahitya Award

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.

K. G. Sankara Pillai Poet Indian Chavara, Kerala, India