K. E. Mathai (Parappurath) | |
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| Born | 14 November 1924 Mavelikkara, Kerala |
| Died | 30 December 1981 (aged 57) |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story writer, screenwriter |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Genre | Novel, short Story, screenplays |
| Notable works | Ara Nazhika Neram |
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| Spouse | Ammini |
| Children | 3 sons and 2 daughters |
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Kizhakkepainummoodu Easo Mathai, better known by his pen name Parappurath (1924–1981), was an Indian novelist, short story writer and screenwriter who wrote in the Malayalam language. His body of work comprises 20 novels, 14 short story anthologies and 15 screenplays. He was a recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Story (1966), Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel (1968) and Kerala State Film Award for Best Story (twice 1970 and 1972), amongst other honours.