NANJIL NADAN the winner of the Indian Government's highest Literary Award , the Sahitya Akademi
Award for Tamil , in 2010 is a native of Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. He was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his , "SOODIYA POO SOODARKA"[2010].
His birth, place of birth , parents and education : The original name of Nanjil Nadan is G. Subramaniam , and he was privileged to born in one of the most beautiful , important and idyllically cute villages of Kanyakumari District, called Veera Narayanamangaslam, in Thovalaai Taluk, Nanjil Nadu ,Kanyakumari District. Nanjil Nadan [G. Subramaniam] was born to Mr. Ganapathia pillai and Saraswathi Ammal , in 1947. Nanjil Nadan's native village Veera Narayanamangalam is located on the eastern bank of the famous , historical and perennial river Pazhayar, near Boothapandi Village [the birth place of the great leader Jeevanantham ]. Nanjil Nadan was a very brilliant student and he passed his M.Sc in Mathematics with flying colors.
His family : He is leading a happy and blessed married life with his wife and children . his wife's name is Santhiya . They are blessed with one son and one daughter . His daughter Sangeetha is a medical doctor and his son Ganesh is an engineer . Ever since Nanjil Nadan moved with his family to Coimbatore in 1989, he has been living in Coimbatore with his family.
Early stages of his literary career : After having passed his M.Sc [Mathematics] degree, in 1972, he moved to the then Bombay[Mumbai] in connection with his employment . There at Mumbai , the Mumbai Tamil Sangam ,played a very deciding to role to shape and encourage the literary career of Nanjil Nadan . He is a born reader , thinker and writer ; his natural literary taste and urge spontaneously attracted and connected him with the Mumbai Tamil Sangam . He developed his Tamil literary knowledge by reading the books at the library at Mumbai Tamil Sangam . He was highly infatuated towards the great Tamil work Kamba-Ramayanam and not only he mastered Kamba Ramayanam , but also he has developed great reverence and love for Kamban and his Ramayana. It is said that he used to read at least 2 books every day. He started his literary career,in the Mumbai Tamil Sangam's literary magazine, "Aedu"
Nanjil Nadan's writing and literary accomplishments : Nanjil Nadan is a prolific, inspiring and multi-faceted Writer. His first short story in Tamil titled ," Viradham " was privileged to be published in N. Parthasarathy's "Deepam" magazine in1975. Afterwards there was no turning back for him in his writing career . He has written many notable short stories, poems , essays and novels of very high order .
His Tamil Novels : Nanjil Nadan's first [1] Tamil novel by name, "Thalaikeezh Vigithangal ", was published in 1977; and it was an instant best seller . This land mark and lovely novel has gone through 8 editions and so far 18000 copies of this monumental novel have been sold .This novel was later adapted into a Tamil Film called , "Solla Marantha Kathai" by Thangar Bachan in 2002.; [2] Embiladanai Veyilkayum ,[3] Mamisapadaippu, [4] Midhavai , [5] Sadhuranga Kuthirai [1993], and [6] Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai , and this novel is also being made into a Tamil Movie called "Padithurai"
His short stories : He is great story teller and a voluminous short story writer. he has written 112 short stories . He has also published 9 short story anthologies. Nanjil Nadan was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil for his Short Story Collection , 'Soodiya Poo Soodarka "in 2010. This short story collection , "Soodiya Poo Soodarka " was first published in 2007 by Thamizhini publishers and it met it's second edition in 2009.
His other literary accomplishments : He is a great essayist and poet ; 5 volumes of essay collections and 2 volumes of Poetry collections are standing to his credit. Some of his most sought after literary works have been translated into English, Malayalam and French. Nanjil Nadan's non-fiction book under the title ,"Nanjil Nattu Vellalar Vazhkai ", is one of his most famous and much sought after books. In this monumental book he picturesquely describes the life style , cultural heritage and social their relation with the other community people etc.
Recognition and Awards : [1] Tamil Literary Garden, honored Nanjil Nadan by awarding the "Iyal Award"" , their life Time achievement Award to Nanjil Nadan[2012]. [2] He also received an Award for his non fiction writing from the Tamil Literay Garden , Canada, for his book , "Nathiyin Pizhaiyandru Narumpunal Inmai " . [3] He was awarded the Ilakkiya Sinthanai Award for his work , Viradham . [4][ His famous Novel," Sathuranga Kudhirai " bagged him the The Government of Tamil Nadu Literary Award. [5] He is also the recipient of the famous , "Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust Award ". [6] He was also reconized with Thirupur Tamil Sangam Award . [7] He isa proud recipient of Kannadasan Award and [8] Lily Devasahayam Award .
Conclusion : As already mentioned he has been loving the" Kamba -Ramayana "consistently, constructively and fervently . His love for Sangam Tamil Literature is also worth mentioning here ; the titles of his Books and Essays will reveal his romance for Sangam Tamil Literature . He is very down to earth person and has real compassion of the poor people belonging to all sections. His Essay , 'Idhu Pengal Pakkam " : about the unsanitary conditions of the Toilets in the Girls Schools in Tamil Nadu , created and incited great stir and public debate , following it's publication in Anandha Vikatan magazine in 2009. His writing style is very simple and beautiful .He has natural inclination and fascination towards the places ,food , people and the paddy fields of Nanjil Nadu ,in Kanyakumari District . Actually we can grasp and read his biographical sketches and traces though his short stories. Definitely he is one the greatest Tamil Writers and his books are being read by the Tamil readers living throughout the world. Many of his famous literary works have been included in the curriculum of Schools and Colleges. Veera Narayanamangalam , Nanjil Nadu ,Tamil Nadu and Tamil speaking People are proud of Nanjil Nadan .
[ In due course time this Post will be updated ]P.BABU MANOHARAN, M. A, . { All Rights are reserved. This Article will be altered , enlraged and corrected if needed later ]..
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