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K. G. Sankara Pillai

(India, 1948)

Born in 1948, K.G. Sankara Pillai is one of Kerala’s finest poets. A recipient of the state and central Sahitya Akademi Awards in 1998 and 2002 respectively, he has authored three volumes of poetry in Malayalam. His fourth collection is due for release later this year. His poetry has been translated into Chinese, French, German and Sinhala. He lives in Thrissur, Kerala.

POEMS BY K. G. SANKARA PILLAI

BALDNESS

BETWEEN THE NECTAR AND THE POISON

DEEP WITHIN

GOORKHA

PHOTOS IN VARIOUS POSES

THE DHOBI AND THE DHOTI

THE TREES OF COCHIN

WHO ELSE IS THERE TO COME?

Pinjar

Pinjar is based on the famous novel by the same name by noted poet writer amrita Pritam, winner of Gyanpeeth Award and various literary awards including the Sahitya Academy award(first woman to receive it). Amrita Pritam was also nominated to Rajya Sabha Upper House of India for her contribution to Indian literature. Pinjar has been translated into eight languages. Noted writer Khushwant Singh has translated Pinjar in English. In Yugoslavia a radio series based on Pinjar was aired. She was also nominated for the poetess of the millennium for poetry in Punjabi. Pinjar also reflects amrita Pritam’s poetic side.

The story of Pinjar is set in the backdrop of riots during the partition of India & Pakistan. It’s a gripping tale of human spirit to overcome hate with compassion and love, Intolerance, cruelty, kidnapping and rape of women rendered thousands of innocent lives as destitute, yet love and humanism blossomed.