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George Onakkoor was born on 16 November, 1941 in Onakkoor, Muvattupuzha, Kingdom of Cochin, is an Indian novelist (born 1941). Discover George Onakkoor's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?
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Novelist, short story writer |
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82 years old |
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Scorpio |
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16 November, 1941 |
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16 November |
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Onakkoor, Muvattupuzha, Kingdom of Cochin |
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India
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George Onakkoor Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is George Onakkoor's Wife?
His wife is Valsa George
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George Onakkoor Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Onakkoor worth at the age of 82 years old? George Onakkoor’s income source is mostly from being a successful novelist. He is from India. We have estimated George Onakkoor's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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George Onakkoor (born 16 November 1941, Travancore) is an Indian novelist who writes in Malayalam language.
He was a Malayalam professor for over three decades at Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum, Kerala.
Onakkoor is a novelist, short-storywriter, critic, script and travel writer.
He was the former Director of Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature, State Institute of Encyclopaedic Publications and Kerala State Literacy Council.
He also served as the first Non-official Chairman of the State Resource Centre.
The awards he received include The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for his service as Chief Editor of the Children's Encyclopaedia; the award for the best research thesis submitted in Indian Universities in the field of Art and Literature, the Kesava Dev Centenary Memorial Award, Thakazhi Sahithya Award, C. Achutha Menon Award, Mother Teresa Award, KCBC Award, Kerala Shree Award, Kesava Dev Award etc. He is also the recipient of the prestigious SBT 'Suvarna Mudra'.
He has been honoured by the Government of Kerala for his contributions to Language and Literature.
The Award for the outstanding Indian writer given by the Euro-American Expatriate Literary Association was yet another laurels he received.
Chairman, Literary Association, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha: 1961 & 1962
B.A. in Economics, University of Kerala, 1962 (Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha)
Magazine Editor, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry: 1963
for Godavarma Trophy: 1963
First Prize, Inter-Collegiate Debating Competitions
for Sree Narayana Trophy: 1963 & 1964
Literary Critic and Novelist.
Author of fifty-two books.
•Contributed, story, screenplay and dialogue for nine feature films in Malayalam:
• Contributed script for twelve documentary films.
M.A. in Malayalam Language & Literature, University of Kerala, 1964 (St.Berchman's College, Chenganachery)
Arts Club Secretary, St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry: 1964
First Prize, Inter-Collegiate Debating Competition
Remember the Novel is set in 1970s Kerala where religion and caste boundaries were sacrosanct.
The sudden twist in the story comes as fate becomes villain and Davis dies in a Motorbike accident leaving his sweetheart, Susanna astray.
Rahulan gets a job as college lecturer and his heart still longs for Reena.
James who could not bear the death of his only son turns a heart patient and Rahulan is forced to leave behind his unfulfilled love.
in Malayalam, University of Kerala, 1978 (Kerala University Centre)
• The film Oolkatal won a number of awards in 1979.
• The film Yamanam won the Indira Gandhi Award for the best thematic content.
In this novel, Rahulan, the protagonist, is a romantic and poet.
The novel unveils as he reaches the city from his village and joins college for his PG.
The loner Rahulan becomes friends with Davis and Jayasahankar.
As the friendship grows, Rahulan also gets close with Reena, Davis's sister.
Romance unfolds and it was only natural that Reena, the budding painter and Rahulan the poet were attracted to each other.
But both brother – who had also found love in Susanna – and sister are wary about the profound presence of an orthodox father, James who will never approve his children finding soulmates outside their religion.
The Kerala Sahithya Academy Award has been conferred on Dr. George Onakkoor twice for his novel (Illam in 1980) and travelogue (Adarunna Akaasham in 2005).
His writings include Akale Akasham, Uzhavuchalukal, Ulkkadal, Illam, Kalthamara, Kamana, Ezhuthapurangal, Samathalangalkkappuram, Hridayathiloru Vaal, Parvathangalile Kaattu, Pranaya Thazhavarayile Devadaru, Yordan Ozhukunnathu Evidekku (Novels), Orchid, Kamana, The Sword in the Soul, The Wind in the Mountains, The Sea Within (Translations of his five novels), and Ivar Enikku Arayirunnu?
Ph.D. from University of Kerala, 1983
Subject: 'The Concept of Hero in Malayalam Novel'
