Malayalam poet Akkitham, who received Jnanpith Award closing 12 months, passes away
Up to date: October 15, 2020 9:28:32 am
Akkitham received the 55th Jnanpith Award closing 12 months. (Supply: Wikimedia Commons)
Famous Malayalam poet Akkitham, who received the 55th Jnanpith Award closing 12 months, passed on to the great beyond on Thursday. He was once 94.
Born in 1926 in Kerala’s Palakkad district, Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, popularly referred to as Akkitham, penned his first poem when he was once 8. He went directly to turn into one of the vital revered names in Malayalam poetry, profitable a number of literary accolades, together with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1973. A Padma Shri awardee, Akkitham could also be identified for his vital essays, quick tales and different literary works. His works had been translated into more than one languages.
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