K.L. Mohanavarma | |
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Born | Cherthala, Alappuzha District, Kerala State, India | 8 July 1936
Occupation | Novelist, short story writer |
Language | Malayalam, English |
Genre | Novel, short story, children's literature, travelogue, essays |
Subject | Sports, history |
Literary movement | Realism |
Notable works | Cricket, Ohari, Neethi |
Notable awards | Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award |
Spouse | Radha Varma |
K. L. Mohana Varma (born 1936) is a Malayalam–language novelist, short story writer and journalist from the Indian state of Kerala. Varma is known for pioneering fiction with a subject-based theme in Malayalam story-telling. His novels Ohari, Cricket, Neethi, reflect this form. His humorous columns and articles on contemporary politics, business and sports are popular. He has 66 published works, including 2 novels in English. His books are translated into many Indian languages. He has more than 15 awards for his works. He made two documentaries and a children's film.[1][2][3]