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K. V. Mohan Kumar is an Indian writer in Malayalam literature from Alapuzha District in Kerala. He has authored 33 books, including 9 novels and 12 collections of short stories.He scripted for 3 films: Kesu,Aaro Oraal and Clint.

Life

Mohan Kumar was born in Alleppey, as the son of K. Velayudhan Pillai and Lakshmi Kutty Amma.[1] He started his career as a journalist and served as Correspondent and Sub Editor in Kerala Kaumudi and Malayala Manorama for 12 years. He joined the State Civil (Executive) Service in 1993 and his administrative career started as Revenue Divisional officer, Adoor. He was selected to Indian Administrative Service in Kerala Cadre (2004 batch) and served as District collector in Palghat and Calicut, Rural Development Commissioner, Director of Higher Secondary Education and Director of Public Instruction (DPI) and Spl. Secretary, General Education. In 2009, he scripted for the film Kesu, which won National award for best Children’s film. His first novel Sraadhasheham was adapted into a film titled Mazhaneerthullikal.[2]

Now he is the Chairman of Kerala State Food Commission, a Quasi-Judicial Authority constituted under National Food Security Act 2013.[3]

Works

Novels
Short story collection
Children's literature
Other works
Translations in English

Awards

References

  1. ^ "കെ.വി.മോഹൻകുമാർ [K. V. Mohan Kumar]". Puzha.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  2. ^ "കെ.വി. മോഹൻകുമാർ ആദ്യനോവലിന് തിരക്കഥയെഴുതുന്നു". Mathrubhumi. 25 June 2013. Archived from the original on 25 June 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  3. ^ http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TlRWTTAzMjY2Mzc=&xP=RExZ&xDT=MjAxNi0wNi0yNSAwMDoxMDowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=Mw==[dead link]
  4. ^ "Vayalar award for K.V. Mohan Kumar's 'Ushnarashi'". The Hindu. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
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