N. N. Kakkad
N. N. Kakkad was born in Avitanallur, Kerala, India on July 14th, 1927 and is the Indian Poet Of The Malayalam Language. At the age of 59, N. N. Kakkad biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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He started writing poetry during his school days. His first book, Salabha Geetham, appeared in 1957, followed by ten other books of poetry and three essay compilations. He is considered by many critics as a pioneer of avant-garde poetry in Malayalam and as the one of the founders of modernist movement in Malayalam literature. Kanwan and Nineteen Sixty Three, published in Mathrubhumi weekly in early 1960s revealed Eliotean influence and established him as a modern poet. Saphalamee Yathra, which fetched him a number of awards and considered by many as his magnum opus was published in 1985. Two of his works, Nadan Chinthukal and Pakalaruthikku Munpu, were published after his death.
Kakkad was also involved in politics, starting as a member of the Indian National Congress but later, moving to the Communist Party of India. He unsuccessfully contested the Malabar District Board elections from Balussery under the Communist banner and was an office bearer of the All India Radio Staff Association. He also sat in the councils of Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Kerala Sahitya Samithi, Vallathol Vidyapeedam, Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham.