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Geetha Hiranyan (Geetha Potti) was born on 20 March, 1958 in Kottavattom, Kottarakkara, Kollam district, Kerala, India, is an Indian writer. Discover Geetha Hiranyan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
| Popular As |
Geetha Potti |
| Occupation |
Writer, author |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
20 March, 1958 |
| Birthday |
20 March |
| Birthplace |
Kottavattom, Kottarakkara, Kollam district, Kerala, India |
| Date of death |
2002 |
| Died Place |
Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Geetha Hiranyan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Geetha Hiranyan height not available right now. We will update Geetha Hiranyan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Geetha Hiranyan's Husband?
Her husband is K. K. Hiranyan
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
K. K. Hiranyan |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Uma and Anand |
Geetha Hiranyan Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Geetha Hiranyan worth at the age of 44 years old? Geetha Hiranyan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. She is from India. We have estimated Geetha Hiranyan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Writer |
Geetha Hiranyan Social Network
Timeline
Geetha Hiranyan, née Geetha Potti, was born on 20 March 1956 at Kottavattom, near Kottarakara in Kollam district of the south Indian state of Kerala to Thottavttath C. Sreedharan Potti and Vasumathy Devi; she was related to the noted writer and social reformer, Lalithambika Antharjanam.
After earning master's and MPhil degrees, she started her career as a lecturer at Malabar Christian College, simultaneously continuing her doctoral studies.
Later she taught at various government colleges in Malappuram, Kalpetta, Perinthalmanna, Thrissur, Pattambi and Kodungalloor before joining Kerala Sahitya Akademi as the publications officer on deputation.
It was at this time, she became ill due to which she could not continue her service.
Geetha was married to K. K. Hiranyan, a writer, critic and an academic, and the couple had a daughter, Uma and a son Ananthakrishnan.
Geetha Hiranyan (20 March 1958 – 2 January 2002) was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature.
Known for her short stories, compiled in three books, Ottasnappil Othukkanavilla Janmasathyam, Asangaditha and Iniyum Veedatha Hrudayathinte Kadam, she was a recipient of a number of honours including G. Sankara Kurup Janmasathabdhi Kavitha Award and Kunju Pilla Smaraka Award.
Geetha participated in a literary competition organized by Mathrubhumi for their Vishu edition in 1979 and her story, Deerghapankan, was selected for the consolation prize.
Geetha received the Kunju Pilla Smaraka Puraskaram in 1994.
Two decades later, in 1999, she published her first short story anthology, Ottasnappil Othukkanavilla Janmasathyam (It is not Possible to Frame Life's Truth in a Single Shot).
She received three awards in 2001, the Ankanam Award, G. Sankara Kurup Centenary Award for Poetry and T. P. Kishore Award.
Kerala Sahitya Akademi has instituted an annual award, Geetha Hiranyan Endowment Award, in her honour, for writers below the age of 35, to recognize excellence in Malayalam literature.
Kerala Bhasha Institute has published her biography, under the title, Geetha Hiranyan:Jeeva Charithram, written by Sheeba Divakaran.
She died on 2 January 2002, aged 43, at Thrissur and the body was cremated at Ullannoor Mana, her ancestral house.
Her next two anthologies, Iniyum Veedaattha Hridayathinte Kadam and Asangaditha were published in 2002, shortly after her death.
Her last story, Shilpa is Writing a Story, was included in Asangaditha.
In 2008, a complete collection was published under the title, Geetha Hiranyante Kathakal (The Stories Of Geetha Hiranyan).
Her story was also included in the book, Daughters of Kerala : twenty-five short stories by award-winning authors, which contains the English translations of stories by women writers of Kerala.
