Dr Arun Kumar S
Thiruvananthapuram: Renowned poet, lyricist ,critic, social activist, and lecturer Dr. Arun Kumar S, fondly known as Ezhuthalan, was honored with Best Teacher Award by the Minister of Education Sri V.Sivankutty.
The award, presented amidst a gathering of litterateurs, scholars, and dignitaries, recognizes Ezhuthalan’s lifelong contributions to Malayalam and English literature, social reform, and public discourse and continuous efforts to transform his children to better human beings.
A towering figure in contemporary poetry, Ezhuthalan has captivated readers with his evocative verses blending classical traditions with modern sensibilities. His debut collection Sudarsanam (2017) established him as a lyrical powerhouse, exploring themes of identity, nature, and human resilience. Subsequent works like Porali, Ezhuthalan ,Novu,Sabdamillathavanuvendi Sabdichappol English works Truth goodness and beauty behind love, Good Vision critical work Samskarika Sangharshangal (2018), a poetic critique of societal upheavals, have earned him accolades including the Kala Sahiti Award, Kunjikutta thampuran smaraka award , Sahitya Sree National award, Kerala Koumudi literature award , Kerala Kalidasan award and the like.He was honoured by Ministers P.Prasad, Ramesh Chennithala, V.Sivankutty, PA Muhammad Riyas and the like.
Beyond poetry, Ezhuthalan’s criticism has reshaped literary discourse. He also o ventured creating much accepted Albums like Ambalappuzha Kannan ,Mannarisala, Munpe Nadannavar,Nenjile Novu and the like.He has written songs for two films, recent is ‘Arjenteena Che Salam.
As a lecturer at prestigious institutions ie Vocational Higher Secondary Schools of Kerala, he has mentored countless aspiring poets, while his social activism-campaigning for environmental conservation, farmers’ rights, and Dalit empowerment-infuses his work with urgency.
Hailing from Haripad, Alappuzha, where his roots in Kerala’s temple festivals and folklore deeply inform his art.His father V.N.Siva Sankara Pillai is a retired teacher and mother late Dr.L.Jayasree. He has Maters Degree,BEd and PhD in English.He has a Degree in Law. Ezhuthalan’s journey from a government educator to achieve the best teacher award exemplifies his dedication.Poetry is hisweapon against all injustices.
He is a pride to the entire Keralites since he is the recent recepient of Sahitya Samman from the president of India Smt.Droupadi Murmu
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