P. K. Balakrishnan

P. K. Balakrishnan

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  • Name:
  • P. K. Balakrishnan
  • Father:
  • Panickasseri Kesavan
  • Mother:
  • Mani

P. K. Balakrishnan Biography

P. K. Balakrishnan was a noted journalist, politician, novelist, critic and historian from Kerala. He was proficient in public speaking and creative writing. As a writer, his noted works include - Narayana Guru (1954), Chandu Menon - Oru Padanam (1957), Kavyakala Kumaranasaniloode (1970), Ezhuthachante Kala - Chila Vyasa Bharatha Padhanangalum (1982), Sidhiyum Sadhanayum (1965), Balakrishnante Lekhanangal (2004), Keraleeyatayum Mattum (2004), Pluto Priyapetta Pluto (1963), Ini Njan Urangatte (1973), Tipu Sultan (1959) an historical biography and Jaathivyavasthithium Keralacharithravum (1983). His commentaries on social and political history of India was published in the year 2011 titled, "Veritta Chintakal".

 

Balakrishnan was born in 1926 to Panickasseri Kesavan and Mani in Edavanakkad of Eranakulam district. He was born in a lower-middle-class family as the youngest of 4 children. His father was bedridden with paralysis. Yet he took interest in his son’s studies. His village memories and close acquaintances including cousins were later inspired for his novel, Pluto which told the story of his real life dog named after the Walt Disney counterpart. After schooling he joined Maharajas College, Ernakulam. But he gave up his studies for freedom struggle movement. He was jailed during Quit India Movement. Thus, his four eventful years in college ended without any qualification degree.

 

But he was gifted by beautiful writing skills which he made use effectively to write books and articles. His prolific use of language was mostly used for political purposes. He started his formal career in journalism as Chief Editor of the daily newspaper Dinaprabha, at the age of 32. But his association with Dinaprabha was short lived and he quit following personal differences. He has been a part of Malayalam dailies Kerala Kaumudi, Kerala Bhooshanam and Madhyamam Daily.

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Updated: February 14, 2014

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