Born in Varkala, he dropped out of school at age 16, and currently works for an advertising agency.
Awards and honours
2013 The Hindu Literary Prize for Vanity Bagh. The prize was announced by novelist Jim grace in the valedictory function of the Hindu Lit for Life festival held in Chennai during 12 - 14 January 2014.
2015 Crossword Book Award in Indian Fiction for The Blind Lady’s Descendants
