| Names |
P. PADMARAJAN |
| Date of
Birth |
May 23, 1946 |
| Date of
Death |
January 24, 1991 |
| Identity |
Indian author, screenwriter, and film director |
| Special
Achievements / Events |
- He was known for his landmark works in Malayalam
literature and Malayalam cinema.
- He was the founder of a new school of film
making in Malayalam, along with Bharathan, in the
1980s, which created films that were widely received while
also being critically acclaimed.
- 1979: He received the Natinal
Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam –
Peruvazhiyambalam.
- 1986: He received the
National Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam –
Thinkalaazhcha Nalla Divasam.
- Padmarajan Puraskaram or Padmarajan Award is an annual
film/literary award instituted by the Padmarajan Memorial
Trust. It carries a plaque and a cash award of ₹ 10,000. The
award is given in two categories:
- Padmarajan Award for Best Short Story
- Padmarajan Award for Best Film
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