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K.A.Beena (കെ.എ.ബീന) is an Indian author, journalist and columnist who writes in Malayalam. K.A.Beena's first book "Beena Kanda Russia"(Travelogue) was written at the age of 13 . The book is her experiences of attending the International Children's camp at Artek, Ukraine Republic of earstwhile Soviet Union in 1977. Started career as a journalist in Kerala Kaumudi group of publications and later worked in Mathrubhumi group of Publications. In 1991 joined in Indian Information Service, Government of India. Published 23 books including travelogues, short story collections, novels for children, collection of essays, memories and media related books. Received regional and national Laadly Media Award in the year 2014. Regularly contributing columns in leading publications.
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Early life and family
She was born in Vazhayila, Trivandrum district of Kerala as the daughter of M. Karunakaran Nair and Ambika Nair. She has master's degree in Journalism and English Literature from University of Kerala. Her husband Baiju Chandran is the Deputy Director of Doordarshan, New Delhi. Their son Ritwik Baiju is an upcoming film director.
Career
K.A.Beena started her career in writing from her school days. In 1987 she became the Assistant Editor for the Kerala Kaumudi Women's Magazine and moved to Gruhalekshmi Mathrubhumy Group of Publications in 1989. In 1991 she joined the Indian Information Service for the Government of India, and has worked as the News Editor of All India Radio and Doordarshan. Also worked in Press Information Bureau and Directorate of Advertisement and Visual Publicity. Presently working as Asst. Director, Directorate of Field Publicity, Ernakulam. K.A.Beena is a regular columnist in many Malayalam publications. Her columns in Kerala Kaumudi daily 'Adayalangal', Mathrubhumi online 'Akakazcha', Manorama online 'Vakkukalkappuram', Deshabhimani Weely 'Vazhivilakku' were acclaimed widely. She has also contributed columns to Deshabhimani daily, Malayalam news, Vanitha, Kanyaka. She is a noted travel writer in Malayalam. Her first travelogue “Beena Kanda Russia” was written at the age of 13. In it she narrates her experiences of the Soviet Union visit in 1977. “Beena Kanda Russia” was first published in 1981. During the last 35 years many editions came out. In 2015 also Beena Kanda Russia was republished. Her another noted work "Brahmaputhrayile veedu" is travel experiences in North East. “Chuvadukal”, “Nadi Thinnunna Dweep” are also here widely accepted travelogues. She travels to Indian villages and writes about the rural settings in many magazines. Her book on the legendary writer Vaikom Muhammed Basheer "Basheer Enna Anugraham" is a memoir and tribute to the great writer. The book reveals an unusual friendship between Basheer and Beena. Beena's novels for children,” Ammakkuttiyude Lokam”, “Ammakkuttiyude school” are widely read. "Perumazhayath" is her nostalgic memories about friends. "Sheethanidra" and "Kaumaram Kadannu Varunnathu" are the two short story collections. "Radio Kathayum Kalayum" is the book on history of radio broadcasting in Malayalam. "Date line - Charithathe Chirakilettiyavar" is the life sketches of 17 veteran journalists of Kerala.
Awards
Laadli Media Award 2014, Regional & National Awards instituted by United nations Population fund and Population First, Mumbai.
Akashavani National Awards for best script, 2010
Rajalekshmy Award for literary contribution 2015