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Uroob (P. C. Kuttikrishnan)

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A creative Malayalam writer known for lyrical humour and imaginative storytelling.

Uroob (P. C. Kuttikrishnan) is remembered for bringing playfulness, warmth, and imagination to Malayalam fiction. His narratives often blend everyday observation with fantasy-like turns, making his stories both entertaining and emotionally grounded.

At a glance

Era Modern Malayalam (mid 20th century)
Known for Lyrical humour and imaginative fiction

Classification

Era Modern
Profession Novelist, Short-story writer
Birthplace Kozhikode / Ponnani region association
Major works Ummachu; Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum; short stories
Awards Sahitya Akademi and major Malayalam honours
Literary movement Modern Malayalam fiction
Language(s) Malayalam
Notable contributions Created enduring novels and stories with warmth, humour, and imaginative narrative craft.
Related personalities Basheer; M. T. Vasudevan Nair

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