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M. Leelavathy is a renowned Indian writer and poet. She was born on 16 September, 1927 in Kottappadi, Thrissur, India. She is best known for her works in Malayalam literature.
M. Leelavathy has written several books, including novels, short stories, and poetry collections. She has also written several plays and essays. Her works have been translated into English, Hindi, and other languages.
M. Leelavathy is 96 years old. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 55 kg. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
M. Leelavathy is unmarried and has no children.
M. Leelavathy has won several awards for her works, including the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, and the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award.
M. Leelavathy's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. She has earned most of her wealth from her writing career. She also earns from her public appearances and book sales.
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97 years old |
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Virgo |
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16 September, 1927 |
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16 September |
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Kottappadi, Thrissur |
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M. Leelavathy Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is M. Leelavathy's Husband?
Her husband is C. Purushothama Menon
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Kazhunkampilli Kunjunni Nambidi Mundanat Nangayya Maandal |
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C. Purushothama Menon |
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Vinayakumar Jayakumar |
M. Leelavathy Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is M. Leelavathy worth at the age of 97 years old? M. Leelavathy’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. She is from . We have estimated
M. Leelavathy's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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writer |
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Timeline
During her long literary career, she won several awards and honors including Odakuzhal Award (1978) and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1980) for Varnaraji, Kendra Sahithya Academy Award (1986) for Kavithadhwani, Lalithambika Antarjanam Award (1999), Vallathol Award (2002), Basheer Award (2005), Guptan Nair Memorial Award (2007), Vayalar Ramavarma Award (2007) for Appuvinte Anweshanam, and FACT MKK Nayar Award (2009). Leelavathy is also a recipient of Padma Shri Award for her contribution to the Malayalam literature and education. She won Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary prize in Kerala, in 2010, for her outstanding critical works. She was also conferred with many other literary awards including the Mathrubhumi Literary Award (2011), P. S. John Award (2011), K. P. Kesava Menon Award (2014), and O. N. V. Literary Award (2020).. In 2021, she was also awarded with the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Academy Fellowship.,
Mundanat Leelavathy (born 16 September 1927) is a Malayalam writer, literary critic, and educationist. She taught at various colleges in Kerala before retiring as Principal from Government Brennen College, Thalassery. During her long literary career, she won several awards including Kendra Sahithya Academy Award, and Kerala Sahithya Academy Award. She is a contemporary of such noted critics in Malayalam including K. M. George, S. Guptan Nair, N. Krishna Pillai, P. K. Balakrishnan, M.K. Sanu, and Sukumar Azhikode. Leelavathy is a recipient of the Padma Shri Award.
Leelavathy was born in Kottapadi near Guruvayur in Thrissur district (Then in Malabar district of Madras state) on 16 September 1927. She attended school in Kunnamkulam, another nearby town (Kottapadi is midway between Guruvayur and Kunnamkulam), before joining Maharaja's College, Ernakulam for her B.A. degree. She received her M.A. degree from Madras University. Leelavathy began her teaching career in 1949 as a lecturer at St. Mary's College, Thrissur. After a brief stint at Stella Maris College, Chennai, she joined Victoria College, Palakkad in 1952 and subsequently taught at Maharaja's College and Government Brennen College, Thalassery. She was awarded her Ph.D. degree from Kerala University in 1972. For a brief period of time, she also served as a Visiting Professor in University of Calicut. Leelavathy retired from Brennen College in 1983. She now lives in Thrikkakkara in Ernakulam district.
