P. K. Gopi

P. K. Gopi is an Indian poet writing in the language Malayalam and also a physiotherapist. He is a lyricist for Malayalam films and was a member of Kerala Sahitya Akademi. He was the former state president of Yuvakalasahithi.

P. K Gopi
P.K. Gopi
Born (1949-06-08) 8 June 1949
Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Occupation(s)physiotherapist, poet
Years active1959-present
PartnerKomala Gopi
Children2
Parent(s)P.K.Kunjupillai, Kalyani
Websitehttps://peekegopi.wordpress.com

He is the author of more than 27 Malayalam books in the streams of poetry, memoirs and children's literature. He also penned for 30 Malayalam films.

Biography

P.K.Gopi was born in Koduman-Angadikkal village in Pathanamthitta District of Kerala on 8 June 1949. His father is P.K. Kunjupillai and mother, Kalyani. He completed his schooling from Angadikkal S.N.V.High School. He also studied at Pathanapuram St. Stephens college and Velloor Christian Medical College. He retired from Government Service as a Physiotherapist. He won the Jesees award given for the best govt employee. His songs have been part of many professional dramas/serials/documentaries /stage performances in Malayalam. His poems have been translated into English and other Indian languages.

In 2018 Gopi received the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature award for his collection of memoirs/stories, Olachoottinte Velicham.

Notable works
  • Chiranthanam
  • Ezhuthamma
  • Sudarshanappakshiyude thooval
  • Ayirathirandamathe Rathri
  • Sushumnayile Sangeetham
  • Marubhoomiyile mazhaganitham
  • Mazhathottam
  • Orittu
  • Thanal maram
  • Mankudam
  • Oppu
  • Harisree
  • Malayalappookkal
  • Neru
  • Chimizhu
  • Kuruvikkoodu
  • Arivum Murivum
  • Pattam
  • Muthumozhikal
  • Kiliyamma
  • Eekam
  • Nenjile Mancherathukal
  • Oolachoottinte Velicham
  • Novinte Sangeetham
  • Swaathanthryathinte Chirakukal
  • Puzha thanna pusthakam

Film lyrics

He has written lyrics for the following Malayalam films.

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References
  1. "Vennikkulam award for P.K. Gopi". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 3 September 2006. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 26 October 2006.
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