C. R. Omanakuttan
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 Sri Bhuthanathavilasam Nair Hotel.[1][2] He was born in Kottayam to parents Pennamma and Raghavan[3]
He died of a haemorrhage on 16 September 2023.[4] [5] He was 80. He died at a private hospital in Kochi following a massive haemorrhage. Omanakuttan completed his studies from CMS College, Kottayam, SN College, Kollam, and SB College, Chanaganssery[6]. He worked as an information officer in the Public Relations Department for four years before shifting his career to teaching[7].
He 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[8].
Malayalam filmmaker Amal Neerad is his son[9] and actress Jyothirmayi[10] is his daughter-in-law. 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[11].
A native of Thirunakkara in Kottayam[12], Omanakuttan had served as a professor of Malayalam in different government colleges in Kerala[13]. He worked at the Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, for 23 years[14]. He has authored nearly 20 books, including translations[15].
Among his notable works are "Nee Sathyam Njanam Anandam", "Omanakkathakal" and "Pakarnnattam"[16]. He had won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for his book "Sreebhoothanatha Vilasom Nair Hotel" in 2010.
Two of his books, "Shavamtheenikal" and "Thiranjedutha Kathakal" were released in Kochi earlier this month. "Shavamtheenikal" is a record of the struggles people had to endure during the Emergency. The book contains his memories of travelling with Professor Eachara Warrier while he was investigating the murder of his son Rajan during the Emergency[17] [18]
The mortal remains were brought to 'Thirunakkara' house near Lissie Hospital, Ernakulam, at night. The body was kept at Kadavanthra Indoor Stadium for the public to pay their homage from 9.30 am to 2 pm on the next day of death. The cremation was at Ravipuram crematorium at 2:30 p.m. on the next day after his death.[19]
References
- ^ "Sahitya Akademi fellowships, awards presented". thehindu.com. The Hindu. 13 February 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
humour: C.R. Omanakuttan (Sreebhoothavilasam Nair Hotel)
- ^ Sahithyakara Directory; Kerala Sahithya Academy,Thrissur
- ^ Lives, Mery. "Parents of CR Omanakuttan". The Prime Time. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Malayalam writer, academic C R Omanakuttan passes away
- ^ https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1150417&u=
- ^ Lives, m. "Prominent Malayalam Writer and Scholar, C R Omanakuttan Education". East Coast Daily. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, Mery. "Prominent Author And Scholar Prof. CR Omanakuttan". Mathrubhumi English. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, Mery. "He was a member of various clubs". Onmanorama. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, Mery. "Son of CR Omanakuttan". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, M. "Renowned Writer, Academician Professor CR Omanakuttan family". Republic World. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, Mery. "CR Omanakuttan Family". Republic World. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, Mery. "CR Omanakuttan native place". Onmanorama. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, Mery. "വിവിധ കോളജുകളില് മലയാളം അധ്യാപകനായിരുന്നു". Manorama News. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, M. "Renowned Writer, Academician Professor CR Omanakuttan Passes Away In Kerala". Republic World. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, Mery. "CR omanakuttan penned more than 25 books and a massive 150 more short stories". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ Lives, Mery. "Famous books of CR Omanakuttan". Manorama News. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ {{cite news |last1=Lives |first1=Mery |title=During the emergency period, Omanakuttan wrote ‘Shavantheenikal’ which stirred debates in Kerala after getting published in the left mouthpiece Deshabhimani
- ^ {{cite news |last1=Lives |first1=Mery |title=CR omanakuttan penned more than 25 books and a massive 150 more short stories |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2023/09/16/c-r-omanakuttan-passes-away.html |access-date=16 September 2023 |agency=Onmanorama}
- ^ Lives, Mery. "Funeral details of CR Omanakuttan". Onmanorama. Retrieved 16 September 2023.