Nagavally R. S. Kurup
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Nagavally R. S. Kurup, or Nagavally, as he was popularly known was a writer, commentator and broadcaster best known for his works in the All India Radio
. He authored over 50 literary works including plays and around 20 film scripts. He penned the script for the Malayalam film Newspaper Boy
which is regarded as the first neo-realist movie in Malayalam.
He was honoured by the Kerala Sahithya Akademi for his overall contributions to Malayalam literature. The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi also had honoured him with an award.
of Alappuzha district
in 1917. After his graduation, he started his career with the Indian Bank
but left it to join the SD College, Alappuzha
, as a lecturer in the Department of Psychology. In 1951, he joined All India Radio. He was senior producer at the time of his retirement from AIR in 1977.
All India Radio
All India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
. He authored over 50 literary works including plays and around 20 film scripts. He penned the script for the Malayalam film Newspaper Boy
Newspaper Boy (film)
Newspaper Boy is a 1955 Malayalam film written and directed by P. Ramdas. It was the first neo-realistic film in India. It stars Neyyattinkara Komalam, Adoor Pankajam, Omana Madhavan, P. Gangadharan, S. Parameswaran, P. Ramdas, N. Subramanian, Master Mani and Master Venkiteswaran...
which is regarded as the first neo-realist movie in Malayalam.
He was honoured by the Kerala Sahithya Akademi for his overall contributions to Malayalam literature. The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi also had honoured him with an award.
Life
R. Sreedhara Kurup was born at Ramankary village in KuttanadKuttanad
Kuttanadu is a region in the district of Alappuzha, in the state of Kerala, India, well known for its picturesque vast paddy fields and its geographical peculiarities. It's the region with the lowest altitude in India, and one of the few places in the world where farming is carried out below sea...
of Alappuzha district
Alappuzha district
Alappuzha is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. It was formed as Alleppey District on August 17, 1957. The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990. The district is a widely known tourist destination, and is well known for its coir factories. Most of...
in 1917. After his graduation, he started his career with the Indian Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Bank is a major Indian Commercial Bank headquartered in Chennai , India. It has 22,000 employees, 1923 branches and is one of the big public sector banks of India. It has overseas branches in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and 229 correspondent banks in 69 countries...
but left it to join the SD College, Alappuzha
Sanatana Dharma College
Sanatana Dharma College or S. D. College is an educational institution in Alappuzha, Kerala, India, affiliated with the University of Kerala. It is one of the oldest affiliated aided colleges under the University of Kerala...
, as a lecturer in the Department of Psychology. In 1951, he joined All India Radio. He was senior producer at the time of his retirement from AIR in 1977.
Contributions
Movies- Randu Janmam(1978) - Director
- Hiridhayam Oru Kshethram(1976) - Script Writer
- Newspaper BoyNewspaper Boy (film)Newspaper Boy is a 1955 Malayalam film written and directed by P. Ramdas. It was the first neo-realistic film in India. It stars Neyyattinkara Komalam, Adoor Pankajam, Omana Madhavan, P. Gangadharan, S. Parameswaran, P. Ramdas, N. Subramanian, Master Mani and Master Venkiteswaran...
- Script writer