Pazhavila Rameshan

Pazhavila Ramesan was a Malayalam–language journalist, poet and lyricist from Kerala, India, who received the 2017 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions.

Biography

From 1961 to 1968 he was the co-editor of K. Balakrishnan's Kaumudi Weekly. He worked as the Director of Kerala Bhasha Institute. His literary works include Pazhavila Rameshante Kavithakal, Mazhayude Jalakom and Njan Ente Kadukalilekk ; Ormayude Varthamanam, Mayatha Varakal and Nervara. He wrote lyrics for a few Malayalam film songs including those from the films Njattadi, Aashamsakalode, Uncle Bun, Malootty and Vasudha.

Death

Pazhavila Ramesan died in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 13 June 2019, following a time of illness.