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{{Short description|Indian writer and humorist (1943–2023)}}
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| name = C. R. Omanakuttan
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| birth_place = {{unbulleted list|[[Kottayam district|Kottayam]], [[Travancore|Kingdom of Travancore]], [[British Raj|British India]]|(present day [[Kerala]], India)}}
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| birth_place = Kottayam, [[Kerala]], India
| death_place = [[Kochi]], [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]], Kerala, India
| nationality = Indian
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| alma_mater = {{Unbulleted_list|[[CMS College Kottayam|CMS College, Kottayam]]|[[St. Berchmans College|St. Berchmans College, Changanassery]]|Sree Narayana College, Kollam}}
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| spouse = Hema
| spouse = S. Hemalatha
|children = [[Amal Neerad]], Mili
| children = 2 (incl. [[Amal Neerad]])
| relatives = [[Jyothirmayi]] (daughter-in-law)
| notable_works = {{Unbulleted_list|''Shavam Theenikal''|''Nee Sathyam Njanam Anandam''|''Sree Bhoothanatha Vilasam Nair Hotel''|''Omanakathakal''|''Pakarnnattam''}}
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'''C. R. Omanakkuttan''' (13 February 1943 – 16 September 2023) was an Indian writer, humorist and cultural activist from the state of [[Kerala India|Kerala]]. He was awarded the 2010 [[Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour]] for his book ''Sree Bhoothanatha Vilasam Nair Hotel''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sahitya Akademi fellowships, awards presented|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sahitya-akademi-fellowships-awards-presented/article1451050.ece|website=thehindu.com|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=16 September 2016|language=English|date=13 February 2011|quote=humour: C.R. Omanakuttan (Sreebhoothavilasam Nair Hotel)}}</ref><ref>Sahithyakara Directory; Kerala Sahithya Academy, Thrissur</ref>
'''C.R. Omanakkuttan''' (born February 13, 1943) is an [[India]]n writer, [[humorist]] and cultural activist from the state of [[Kerala]]. He was born in [[Kottayam]] district
. Had his schooling at Nair Samajam High School, kottayam and his college studies at C.M.S. College, Kottayam, S.N.College, Kollam and S.B.College, Changanassery. He started as a journalist and worked in the magazines ''Cinema Masika'', ''Prabhatham'' and ''Grandhalokam''. Then he worked for four years in Department of Public Relations, Government of Kerala and after that joined as lecturer of [[Malayalam]] in The Majarajas College, Ernakulam and C.M.S College Kottayam. In addition to short stories and novels he has written satirical and biographical articles.
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He was awarded the 2010 [[Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour]] for his book ''Sri Bhuthanathavilasam Nair Hotel''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sahitya Akademi fellowships, awards presented|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sahitya-akademi-fellowships-awards-presented/article1451050.ece|website=thehindu.com|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=16 September 2016|language=English|date=13 February 2011|quote=humour: C.R. Omanakuttan (Sreebhoothavilasam Nair Hotel)}}</ref><ref>Sahithyakara Directory; Kerala Sahithya Academy,Thrissur</ref>


==Life and career==
His son is [[Amal Neerad]], who is a prominent director in the Malayalam film industry.
C. R. Omanakkuttan was born in [[Kottayam]] on 13 February 1943, to Pennamma and Raghavan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prominent Author And Scholar Prof. CR Omanakuttan Has Passed Away |agency=The Prime Time |url=https://theprimetime.in/prominent-author-and-scholar-prof-cr-omanakuttan-has-passed-away/ |access-date=16 September 2023}}</ref>


Omanakuttan completed his studies from [[CMS College Kottayam|CMS College, Kottayam]], Sree Narayana College, Kollam, and [[St. Berchmans College|St. Berchmans College, Changanassery]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Prominent Malayalam Writer and Scholar, C R Omanakuttan, Passes Away |agency=East Coast Daily |url=https://www.eastcoastdaily.in/2023/09/16/prominent-malayalam-writer-and-scholar-c-r-omanakuttan-passes-away.html |access-date=16 September 2023}}</ref> He worked as an information officer in the Public Relations Department for four years before shifting his career to teaching.<ref>{{cite news |title=Academician, writer CR Omanakuttan passes away at 80 |agency=Mathrubhumi English |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/writer-and-professor-cr-omanakuttan-passes-away-at-80-1.8908962 |access-date=16 September 2023}}</ref>
==Works==
''Omanakkadhakal''


Omanakuttan was also a member of the Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham, advisory committee for Kerala State Cultural Affairs Department, State Film Awards Committee, State Film Development Corporation director board, [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|Mahatma Gandhi University]] Curriculum Revision Committee and Vishwa Vijnana Kosham editorial board.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |title=Malayalam writer, academic C R Omanakuttan passes away |agency=Onmanorama |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2023/09/16/c-r-omanakuttan-passes-away.html |access-date=16 September 2023}}</ref>
''Ezhavasivanum Varikkunthavum''


[[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] filmmaker [[Amal Neerad]] is his son<ref name="keralakaumudi.com">{{cite news |title=Renowned writer C R Omanakuttan no more |agency=Kerala Kaumudi |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1150417&u= |access-date=16 September 2023}}</ref> and actress [[Jyothirmayi]] is his daughter-in-law.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/amal-neerad-marries-jyotirmayi-south/20150406.htm |title=Amal Neerad marries Jyotirmayi |date=6 April 2015 |publisher=Rediff |access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref> S Hemalatha is his wife. He also has a daughter, Anoopa C. R., who teaches at [[Maharaja's College, Ernakulam|Maharaja's College]]. [[Screenwriter|Scriptwriter]] and theatre artist Gopan Chidambaram is his son-in-law.
''Abhinava shakunthalam ''


A native of Thirunakkara in [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]],<ref name=":0" /> Omanakuttan had served as a [[professor]] of Malayalam in different government colleges in Kerala.<ref name=":1">{{cite news |title=എഴുത്തുകാരന്‍ ഡോ. സി.ആര്‍. ഓമനക്കുട്ടന്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു |agency=Manorama News |url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/breaking-news/2023/09/16/cr-omanakuttan-passes-away.html |access-date=16 September 2023}}</ref> He worked at the Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, for 23 years.
''Shavamtheenikal''
Omanakuttan authored nearly 20 books, including translations.<ref name="keralakaumudi.com"/>


Among his notable works are ''Nee Sathyam Njanam Anandam'', ''Omanakkathakal'' and ''Pakarnnattam''.<ref name=":1" /> He had won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for his book ''Sree Bhoothanatha Vilasam Nair Hotel'' in 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title="Sahitya Akademi fellowships, awards presented" |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sahitya-akademi-fellowships-awards-presented/article1451050.ece |access-date=17 September 2023 |agency=The Hindu}}</ref>
''Kumaru''
Two of his books, ''Shavam Theenikal'' and ''Thiranjedutha Kathakal'' were released in [[Kochi]] earlier this month. ''Shavamtheenikal'' is a record of the struggles people had to endure during [[The Emergency (India)|The Emergency]] (1975{{endash}}1977). The book contains his memories of travelling with Professor Eachara Warrier while he was investigating the murder of his son Rajan during the Emergency.<ref>{{cite news|title=During the emergency period, Omanakuttan wrote ‘Shavantheenikal’ which stirred debates in Kerala after getting published in the left mouthpiece Deshabhimani}}</ref><ref name=":0" />


C. R. Omanakuttan died of a haemorrhage a private hospital in [[Kochi]], on 16 September 2023, at the age of 80. His cremation was held at [[Ravipuram|Ravipuram crematorium]] the following day.<ref name=":0" />
''Nanu''

''Kalpadu''

''Father Sergius''

''ThanneerThanneer''

''Bhranthante Diary''

''Chaplinum Basheerum Njanum''

''Niram Pidippikkatha Nerukal''


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C. R. Omanakuttan
Born(1943-02-13)13 February 1943
Died16 September 2023(2023-09-16) (aged 80)
Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Educator
  • Writer
  • Orator
Notable work
  • Shavam Theenikal
  • Nee Sathyam Njanam Anandam
  • Sree Bhoothanatha Vilasam Nair Hotel
  • Omanakathakal
  • Pakarnnattam
SpouseS. Hemalatha
Children2 (incl. Amal Neerad)
RelativesJyothirmayi (daughter-in-law)

C. R. Omanakkuttan (13 February 1943 – 16 September 2023) was an Indian writer, humorist and cultural activist from the state of Kerala. He was awarded the 2010 Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Humour for his book Sree Bhoothanatha Vilasam Nair Hotel.[1][2]

Life and career

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C. R. Omanakkuttan was born in Kottayam on 13 February 1943, to Pennamma and Raghavan.[3]

Omanakuttan completed his studies from CMS College, Kottayam, Sree Narayana College, Kollam, and St. Berchmans College, Changanassery.[4] He worked as an information officer in the Public Relations Department for four years before shifting his career to teaching.[5]

Omanakuttan was also a member of the Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham, advisory committee for Kerala State Cultural Affairs Department, State Film Awards Committee, State Film Development Corporation director board, Mahatma Gandhi University Curriculum Revision Committee and Vishwa Vijnana Kosham editorial board.[6]

Malayalam filmmaker Amal Neerad is his son[7] and actress Jyothirmayi is his daughter-in-law.[8] S Hemalatha is his wife. He also has a daughter, Anoopa C. R., who teaches at Maharaja's College. Scriptwriter and theatre artist Gopan Chidambaram is his son-in-law.

A native of Thirunakkara in Kottayam,[6] Omanakuttan had served as a professor of Malayalam in different government colleges in Kerala.[9] He worked at the Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, for 23 years.

Omanakuttan authored nearly 20 books, including translations.[7]

Among his notable works are Nee Sathyam Njanam Anandam, Omanakkathakal and Pakarnnattam.[9] He had won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for his book Sree Bhoothanatha Vilasam Nair Hotel in 2010.[10] Two of his books, Shavam Theenikal and Thiranjedutha Kathakal were released in Kochi earlier this month. Shavamtheenikal is a record of the struggles people had to endure during The Emergency (1975–1977). The book contains his memories of travelling with Professor Eachara Warrier while he was investigating the murder of his son Rajan during the Emergency.[11][6]

C. R. Omanakuttan died of a haemorrhage a private hospital in Kochi, on 16 September 2023, at the age of 80. His cremation was held at Ravipuram crematorium the following day.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Sahitya Akademi fellowships, awards presented". thehindu.com. The Hindu. 13 February 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2016. humour: C.R. Omanakuttan (Sreebhoothavilasam Nair Hotel)
  2. ^ Sahithyakara Directory; Kerala Sahithya Academy, Thrissur
  3. ^ "Prominent Author And Scholar Prof. CR Omanakuttan Has Passed Away". The Prime Time. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Prominent Malayalam Writer and Scholar, C R Omanakuttan, Passes Away". East Coast Daily. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Academician, writer CR Omanakuttan passes away at 80". Mathrubhumi English. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d "Malayalam writer, academic C R Omanakuttan passes away". Onmanorama. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Renowned writer C R Omanakuttan no more". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Amal Neerad marries Jyotirmayi". Rediff. 6 April 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  9. ^ a b "എഴുത്തുകാരന്‍ ഡോ. സി.ആര്‍. ഓമനക്കുട്ടന്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു". Manorama News. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  10. ^ ""Sahitya Akademi fellowships, awards presented"". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  11. ^ "During the emergency period, Omanakuttan wrote 'Shavantheenikal' which stirred debates in Kerala after getting published in the left mouthpiece Deshabhimani".
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