A Sethumadhavan appointed Chairman of National Book Trust (NBT)

A. Sethumadhavan, a veteran Malayalam fictional writer, on 6 September 2012 appointed as the Chairman of National Book Trust (NBT).

About A Sethumadhavan

A. Sethumadhavan (Born in 1942) is one of the pioneers of modern Malayalam fiction who brought about a radical transformation of sensibility through his writings during the sixties and early seventies.

In a literary career spanning over four and half decades, Sethu wrote over 17 novels and 20 collections of short stories. Many of his novels and stories have been translated into English other languages.

His prominent works include Pandavapuram, Niyogam, Kaimudrakal, Vilayattam, Atayalangal, Marupiravi (Novels), Petiswapnangal, Doothu, Chilakalangalil Chila Gayathrimar, Sethuvinte Kathakal (Short stories) and Sanidasa, Yathrakidayil (Essays).

Sethu has been honoured with many awards including the Central Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the prestigious Vayalar award. Three of his works have been made into films including the much acclaimed Pandavapuram, which was also made into Bengali titled Nirakar Chhaya.

About National Book Trust

The National Book Trust, India, is an apex body established by the Government of India (Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development) in the year 1957 to develop reading habits and creation of book culture in the country.

To achieve its objectives, Trust is publishing good quality books at reasonable price, organizing Book Fairs and Exhibitions in all parts of the country to provide an opportunity for interaction among authors, publishers, librarians and book lovers.