Malayalam Poet Akkitham passed away

Why is it in News?
  • ‘Mahakavi’ Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri died.
Details:
  • He was honoured with  Jnanpith Award  recently.
  • Akkitham : 
(1) He became the sixth writer to bring Jnanpith Award to Malayalam literature.
(2) He is the only living poet being called Mahakavi (great poet) in Malayalam.
(3) His famous works are Pathalathinte Muzhakkam, Irupatham Noottandinte Ithihasam, and Balidarshanam.
(4) He was awarded Padmashri in 2017.
(5) He was the co-editor of Mangalodayam and Yogakshemam
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 16th Oct 2020
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