M MukundanM. MUKUNDAN is one of the most reputed fiction writers in Kerala today. Author of over forty books comprising novels, collections of short stories, a play and a study of modernity, he made his literary debut in the 1960s publishing stories. His bestslling books include On the Banks of the Mayyazhi, Delhi Gathakal and The Bells are Ringing in Haridwar. Some of his novels are taught in universities in Kerala. He has won many awards and honours including the Sahitya Akademi award; Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award conferred by the Government of Kerala; Chevalier of the Arts and Letters conferred by the Government of France; the First Crossword award for Indian language fiction in English translation. Four of his novels were adapted into feature films, God's Mischief winning the State award for the best film. He also won the Kerala State award for the best screenplay and Kerala Film Critics' award for the best feature film story. His novel, Kesavan's Lamentation, rendered in English by A.J. Thomas, also won the Crossword award. He served as President of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi for three years. His stories and novels have been translated into English and French and published in the USA and France. He lives in Mahe, his hometown in Kerala. Read More Read Less