Question

Prepare a short profile of Kamala Surayya using the hints given below. 

Born : March 31, 1934 

Famous as: Indian English poetess and a leading Malayalam author from Kerala. 

Penname: Madhavikutty 

Major works: The Sirens, Summer in Calcutta, My Story, Alphabet of Lust 

Notable awards: Ezhuthachchan Puraskaram, Vayalar Award, Sahitya Akademi award 

Died: May 31, 2009, age 75

Answer 1

Kamala Surayya: 

Kamala Surayya was born on March 31 in 1934. She was a leading English poetess and a leading Malayalam author from Kerala. She was known by her pen name Madhavikutty. The Sirens, Summer in Calcutta, My Story and Alphabet of Lust are her notable works. She was awarded the Ezhuthachchan Puraskaram, Vayalar Award, and Sahitya Akademi award. She passed away at the age of 75 on May 31, 2009.