G. Sankara Kurup
G. Sankara Kurup, better known as Mahakavi G, was an Indian poet, essayist and literary critic of Malayalam literature. Known as one of the greats of Malayalam poetry, he was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award―the highest Indian literary honor. He served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 1968 to 1972 and received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in 1967. He was also a recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and Soviet Land Nehru Award.
From *.wikipedia.org,
General Info
.
Male
Date of Birth
June 3rd, 1901
Age
124
Birth Place
India
Date of Death
February 2nd, 1978
Died Aged
76
Star Sign
Gemini
Social Networks , Links
Interest
Loading Chart...
Lists