K. L. Mohana Varma (born 1936) is a Malayalam–language novelist, short story writer and journalist from the Indian state of Kerala. Varma is known for pioneering fiction with a subject-based theme in Malayalam story-telling. His novels Ohari, Cricket, Neethi, reflect this form. His humorous columns and articles on contemporary politics, business and sports are popular. He has 66 published works, including 2 novels in English. His books are translated into many Indian languages. He has more than 15 awards for his works. He made two documentaries and a children's film.
Early life He holds an Accounts and Management degree.
Career Varma was Chief Editor of Paico publications, Secretary of Kerala Sahitya Academy, and Chief Editor of Veekshanam Daily and Puzha.com, which is Malayalam's top internet magazine. He has lectured in many places, including American universities. He regularly visits Indian villages to maintain his sensitivity to the lives of his subjects.
Varma is President of Kerala History Association and President of Kerala Sahityas Mandalam and ex officio member of government committees on official language and Malayalam mission.
Varma is a frequent speaker at cultural events.
Bibliography
Novels
Rithusandhi Aaranya parvam Yavanika Serial V Cube Shapam Chambal Jalarekhakal Pretham Innaleyude Bakki Ohari Vrindavanathile Radha Neethi Nakshatrangalude Thadavukaari Short Circuit Cinema Cinema Mahabaliyude Makkal Private Limited Chathurangam Ayaanayam Stock Exchange Cricket Santhvanam Thrippadi Danam Sukham Parppidam Adhinivesham Settlement Kochi Goal Amaavasi (With Madavikkutty) Abhinayam Rajasooyam
Fiction
From Basthar With Love Nee Mochanam Pratheeksha Nammal Pathikar Yours Obediently Appointmmentillatha Athithi Gulf Kathakal Akaleyulla Koodarangal Rosemary Penguin Mohanavarmayude Sthreekal Kaayiyude Noottand Vazhiyorakkazhchakal Bharthruhariyude Kuthirakkaran
Satire
Professorude Lokam Anaswrathayude Gatha Kariyachante Lokam Acadameeyam From Varmaji With Love
Travelogue
Budhan Piranna Mannil Cherippum Ahanthayum Professor in America
Children's Literature
Chasharasaha Mira
Others
Mobi Dick (Fantacy) Nikkiyum Computer Virusum Thinkalkkuri
References