Sithara S. Explained

Sithara S
Birth Date:1972 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Kasaragod
Occupation:Writer
Language:Malayalam
Nationality:Indian
Alma Mater:University of Calicut
Period:21st century
Genre:Fiction
Subject:Women, Lesbianism, Sexuality
Movement:Feminism
Notableworks:Agni; Kathakal
Awards:Sahitya Akademi

Sithara S. (born 1972) is an Indian feminist writer in Malayalam from Kerala.[1] In her short stories and novels she has highlighted women's issues, gender conflict and lesbian rights.[2] In 2004 she won Sahitya Akademi Golden Jubilee Award for her contributions to Indian literature[3] She is also a translator from Malayalam to English and vice versa.[4]

Early life and education

Sithara was born and brought up in Kasaragod district of Kerala. She obtained her post-graduation degree in English Literature and Diploma in journalism from University of Calicut.[5] At an early age she was afflicted with life-threatening cancer disease. She attributes her firebrand literary style to her lifelong battle against cancer and social stigma.[6]

Literary works

Sithara is one of the leading contemporary women writers from Kerala.[7] [8] She has written several best-selling books in Malayalam which include "Kathakal", "Idam", "Veshappakarcha" and "Ushnagrahangalude Sneham".[9] She chiefly writes stories depicting oppression of women and sexuality in public places.[10] Her stories capture the complexities of modern life from women's perspective and have an angry and defiant tone.[11]

Sithara has also translated the works of Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai into Malayalam. Her short story "Fire" has been included in the English Literature syllabus of Kerala University.[12]

Other contributions

Sithara's short story Agni[13] has been made into a popular movie.[14] She is also a freelance content writer on children's topics for television.[15]

Awards and recognition

Sithara's works were recognised by Sahitya Akademi which conferred on her its golden jubilee prize in 2004.[16] She has also won Kerala Sahitya Akademi award. Besides he has won numerous other literary awards including ‘’Katha Award’’ and ‘’Geetha Hiranyan Endowment Award’’ for Malayalam literature.[17]

Bibliography

Books in English

Books in Malayalam

Journal articles

Translations

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sithara S. – Speaker Profile. Kerala Literature Festival. 26 January 2022.
  2. Social Relevance of Malayalam Gynocentric Writing : Women Readers' Perusal of Her-Story . Vimala International Research Journal for Humanities & Social Sciences. 4. 192. 2018. Dr S. Gopi. 2 . 2348-4837. 25 January 2022.
  3. Web site: Sahitya Akademi Golden Jubilee Awards . Government of India Ministry of Culture. 26 January 2022.
  4. Translators and Contributors to Sahitya Akademi Journal . Indian Literature. 46. 1 . 192. Sahitya Akademi. 23344555 . 25 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Sithara S. Author Profile . 24 January 2020 . Mathrubhumi. 26 January 2022.
  6. News: Battling Cancer Changed this Woman's Life for the Better . Anjali Lal. Malayala Manorama. 20 December 2017. 26 January 2022.
  7. News: Malyalam Books That Should Not Be Missed. The Hindu. 24 July 2014. 26 January 2022.
  8. Web site: God's Own Literature : Ten Contemporary Malyalam Writers. Soubin Nath. 26 January 2022.
  9. Web site: University of Calicut Academic Profiles. University of Calicut. 26 January 2022.
  10. Book: Christy. Carmel. Sexuality in Public Space in India – Reading the Visible. 16 March 2017. Routledge. 978-13-156522-9-0. 36–39. 26 January 2022.
  11. The "Thing" Speaks – Feminism in Malayalam Literature. 2. 14–19. Sara Joseph. 31 January 2004. 1. 26 January 2022.
  12. Syllabus for BA English Language & Literature . Kerala University Admissions. 1. 43. Kerala University. 2021. 26 January 2022.
  13. Web site: "Agni" Short Story by Sithara S.. Karthik Ramakrishnan. Women’s Web. 23 January 2015. 26 January 2022.
  14. Web site: Agni Movie by Sithara S.. IMDB. 26 January 2022.
  15. Web site: Sithara S. as Content Writer. Babee TV. 26 January 2022.
  16. Web site: Sahitya Akademi Awards Ceremony. Government of India. 26 January 2022.
  17. Web site: Sithara S. at Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters . Mathrubhumi. 24 January 2020. 26 January 2022.

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