M. T. Vasudevan Nair

M.T. Vasudevan Nair is a Novelist and Film Maker, one of the most respected Indian writers and he has penned scripts for some of the ever green Malayalam films.

He rose to eminence through his well-crafted novels and short stories in Malayalam whose romantic poignancy and tender portrayal of the human condition endeared the author to his readers.

A master storyteller, M.T made his way up to be honored with the highest literary award the nation confers on a writer, the Jnanpith in 1995.

He occupied and continues to occupy many important and powerful positions in various literary bodies including the presidentship of Kerala Sahitya Akademi and the chairmanship of Tunchan Memorial Trust.

M.T. Vasudevan Nair has been the Editor of Mathrubhoomi Weekly for over two decades.

The story of Koodalloor village and Bharathapuzha are the most repeated and favourite themes of M.T. Most of his stories show the wretched state of the Nair families.

MT scripted for the very famous films of Malayalam like Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha and the upcoming Pazhassi Raja, both starring Superstar Mammootty.

Web : http://www.mtvasudevannair.com/