BASHEER DAY
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VAIKOM MUHAMMAD BASHEER (1908-1994) |
Vaikom muhammad basheer(21 January 1908-5 July 1994), popularly referred to as beypore Sultan,was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature,a humanist and an Indian independence activity.He was a novelist and short story writer noted for his path breaking, down-to-earth style of writing that made him equally popular among literacy critics as well as the common man.His notable works include Balyakalasakhi,Shabdangal,Pathummayude Aadu,Ntuppuppakoranendarnu,Mathilukal,Janmadinam and Anargha Nimisham and the translations of his works into other languages have earned him world wide acclaim.The government of india awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 1982.He was also a recipient of the sahithya academy fellowship and the Kerala state film award for best story.He was a recipient of the vallathol award in 1993.
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