Sreedharan Champad | |
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Born | P. K. Sreedharan[1] 1938[2] Champad, Madras Province, British India |
Died | (aged 86) Kannur, Kerala, India |
Occupation | Circus artist, circus historian, writer |
Notable works | An Album of Indian Big Tops: (History of Indian Circus) |
Notable awards | Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Overall Contributions |
Spouse | Valsala |
Children | 4 |
Sreedharan Champad (1938 – 14 June 2024) was an Indian circus artist, circus historian and Malayalam-language writer from Kerala. He worked in a number of fields, including working as circus manager, flying trapeze artist, circus company public relations officer, auto driver, bill collector, journalist and writer.[3] Champad wrote over 20 books including novels, more than 100 short stories, biographies and articles.[4] His book An Album of Indian Big Tops chronicles the history of the circus industry in India from 1880 to 2010.