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Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 – 5 December 1954), better known by his pen name Kalki, was an Indian writer, journalist, poet, critic and Indian independence activist who wrote in Tamil. He chose the pen-name "Kalki", the future incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu.
Author Biography. Kalki Krishnamurthy, born on September 9, 1899, in the village of Puttamangalam in Tamil Nadu, India, was a renowned Indian writer. He was a multifaceted personality who contributed significantly to the fields of literature, journalism, and film-making.
Apr 7, 2022 · More than four decades after it was first published, Ponniyin Pudhalvar (Ponni’s son), the definitive biography of Kalki R. Krishnamurthy – an influential figure in Tamil socio-cultural space –...
Kalki R Krishnamurthy (1899-1954) was an iconic writer, a pioneer of modem Tamil literature and journalism. His induction into journalism was facilitated by his involvement with the freedom struggle.
Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 – 5 December 1954), better known by his pen name Kalki, was an Indian writer, journalist, poet, critic and Indian independence activist who wrote in Tamil. He chose the pen-name "Kalki", the future incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu.
The Son of Ponni) is a Tamil language historical fiction novel by Indian author Kalki Krishnamurthy. It was first serialised in the weekly editions of Kalki, a Tamil magazine, from 29 October 1950 to 16 May 1954 and later integrated into five volumes in 1955. In about 2,210 pages, it tells the story of early days of Chola prince Arulmozhivarman.
Kalki was one of the first Tamil writers to write stories on freedom struggle, revolutions and sacrifices of patriots. One of his most celebrated novels is Thiyaga Bhoomi (Land of Sacrifice). It was published as a series in Ananda Vikatan between 1938 and 1939.
Sep 20, 2022 · This entry in his prison diary by ‘Kalki’ Krishnamurthy (1899-1954) is a reminder that the forces which transformed a young man from an indigent family in rural Thanjavur into an iconic writer were his revolutionary ardour and thirst for freedom.
Apr 2, 2022 · The English translation of the biography of journalist and writer Kalki Krishnamurthy titled ‘Kalki Krishnamurthy: His Life and Times’ by his granddaughter and playwright Gowri...
Nov 19, 2022 · Kalki R Krishnamurthy (1899-1954) was an iconic writer, and a pioneer of modern Tamil literature and journalism. His induction into journalism was facilitated by his involvement with the freedom struggle.
Kalki Krishnamurthy collection of short stories, articles, and ebooks in Urdu, Hindi & English. Read more about Kalki Krishnamurthy and access their famous audio, video, and ebooks.”.
Jul 7, 2020 · Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy (1899–1954), who is also called as Kalki, was a famous writer, poet and a freedom fighter. His writings cover several novels, short stories and bhakti stories. Krishnamurthy was born in a pious Brahmin family in a village in the then Thanjavur District.
Feb 7, 2023 · Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy ( 9 September 1899 – 5 December 1954) was a South Indian author who lived in Tamil Nadu. He wrote in Tamil under various pseudonyms, but became most famous using the name Kalki, evoking a prophesied avatar of Vishnu .
Jan 27, 2019 · Ponniyin Selvan (English: The Son of Kaveri) is a historical novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy, written in Tamil. In five volumes, or about 2400 pages, it tells the story of Arulmozhivarman, who later became the Chola king Rajaraja Chola I). This version was created by Project Madurai.
Oct 3, 2022 · This is an extract from Gowri Ramnarayan’s ‘Kalki Krishnamurthy: His Life and Times’, a translation of ‘Ponniyin Pudhalvar’ by M.R.M. Sundaram
Sep 27, 2022 · Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.
Apr 27, 2023 · Kalki generously mixes fiction with fact to explain a momentous decision that Chola prince Arulmozhi Varman (also known as Ponniyin Selvan and played by Jayam Ravi in the film) took when he was offered the throne.
Kalki was born as Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy to Ramaswamy Iyer and Thaiyal Nayagi on 9 th September 1899 in Puthamangalam (near Manalmedu) in Thanjavur District of TamilNadu. His father Ramaswamy Iyer was an accountant in his village in Tanjavur.
Sep 12, 2022 · Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy, who is better known by his pen name Kalki, was a formidable literary figure in South India. He donned several hats, including that of an author, journalist, activist, poet and playwright in the 1930s and 40s.
Kalvanin Kadhali ( transl. The Thief's Lover) is the debut Tamil -language novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy. [1] It was serialised in the magazine Ananda Vikatan in 1937, and published in paperback form in 1954. [2] The novel was adapted into a play staged in 1953, and a film released in 1955.
Apr 22, 2022 · Writer, journalist and freedom fighter Kalki Krishnamurthy’s most neglected novel but touted to be his favourite was Alai Osai. It was about the turbulent decades between 1934 and 1948 till...
R. Krishnamurthy was a noted Tamil writer with the pen name, Kalki. Apart from being a noted writer who writes novels, short stories, screenplays and travelogues, he was also a freedom fighter, social crusader, Indian independence activist, music critic and connoisseur of the arts writer.
Sep 18, 2022 · The epic novel Ponniyin Selvan should be banned, an irate critic declared recently. Readers must learn that its author, ‘Kalki’ R Krishnamurthy (1899-1954), is not a one-book wonder, but a prolific...
1 day ago · New Delhi, June 27 -- Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Former Chief Economic Advisor for the Government of India, and the current Executive Director for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan at the ...
2 days ago · “AIADMK member Agri S.S. Krishnamurthy had given a notice to discuss the issue. They should allow me to speak on the issue, and if they are not convinced with my reply they can take a decision.
