Chief Guests
Sri M. Mukundan
Sri M. Mukundan is a novelist of great significance in the field of Malayalam literature, pioneering the contemporary style of fiction alongside his contemporaries O. V. Vijayan and Anand. His early novels were inspired by his life in Delhi, but the story of his homeland Mayyazhi (Mahé) brought him the greatest acclaim. His novels “Mayyazhippuzhayude Theeranagalil” and “Daivathinte Vikrithikal” dealt with the social and political issues of the colonial and post independent Mayyazhi. He has received many awards including the Vayalar Award, Kerala and Kendra Sahitya Akademi Awards, Crossword Book Award and the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram.
Sri Srivalsan J. Menon
Sri Srivalsan J. Menon is a Carnatic music singer and composer. Having started his musical training in Thrissur under Rajalakshmi Krishnan (disciple of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar) and violinist T. V. Ramani, Menon completed his advanced training under the late Neyyattinkara Vasudevan. He has performed in concerts all over India, including the National Concerts of AIR and Doordarshan, and has received numerous awards.
Programme of Events
- Swararagasudha- Sri Sreevalsan J Menon’s traditional, refreshing and innovative classical concert. Accompanied by the gifted violinist Smt. Jyotsna Sreekanth and the dynamic mridnagist Sri Bangalore Prakash.
- Chaturangi – A unique theatrical production from Sruthi, featuring four short stories from the modern era in Malayalam literature. Masterpieces from Mukundan, Zackaria, Sethu and a new talent Aswathy Sasikumar.
- Varshamanagalam – An ode to the monsoon. A Nrithasilpa, an ensemble of classical and folk dances is a choreographed version of Sri Sreevalsan J Menon’s famous album “Monsoon Anuraga”.
- Mukhamukham – A conversation with Sri M. Mukundan about his life and career.
- Ganamalika: A melodious array of classic favourite songs, performed by Sruthi musicians.
