Tribute to Writer KI.Rajanarayanan 320.

Today i remembered another Interesting personality who has created many short stories,novels and  folk stories is none other than KI.Rajanarayanan popularly known as Ki. Ra in his pen name.His first short story Maya Maan was published in 1958 followed by many other stories.His story Gopaala purathu makkal won Sahitya  Akademi in 1991 was worth to be mentioned here.Most of his stories will be based  Karisal Kadu near Kovil patti Tirunelveli district.His 944 Page
book Nattu pura kathai kalanjiyam  was published by the famous publisher of Tanjore Annam Publishing house made him popular .Among his thirty books  some are translated in to english.His  short story Kidai was taken in to film Oruththi was screened in the International Film Festivalof India in 2003.Eventhough he was not highly educated but  his Creativity made him a  big name in the literary World.Presently working  as a Director of folktales  in the University's documentationand survey centre.I have read Maya Maan and Gopala purathu Makkal only among many of his creations.
His way of writing on Village issues,and People living style was wonderful.Today i am very happy to tribute this Wonderful Versatile Writer.
K.Ragavan.
See You Next Week,
13-10-14.
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