S. L. Puram Sadanandan | |
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Born | |
Died | 17 September 2005 | (aged 77)
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse | Omana |
Children | 2 (incl. S. L. Puram Jayasurya) |
S. L. Puram Sadanandan (15 April 1928 – 17 September 2005) was an Indian playwright and film scriptwriter from Kerala, India.
In 1967, he got the first ever National Film Award for Best Screenplay for the film Agniputhri.[1][2]
He died on 17 September 2005. He was survived by his wife Omana Sadanandan and two sons, Jayasurya (who directed the films Speed Track Angel John and Jack & Daniel) and Jayasoma.[3]
The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi has instituted an annual award, S. L. Puram Sadanandan Memorial Puraskaram, for recognising outstanding contributions to Malayalam theatre.[7]