Occupation Writer, Engineer Nationality Indian | Language Malayalam | |
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Notable works Purappadinte Pusthakam, Dathapaharam, Nireeshwaran, Pranayopanishath Notable awards DC Silver Jubilee Award, Malayattoor Award (1999)
Thoppil Ravi Award, Kerala Bhasha Institute, Basheer Award (2015) | ||
V. J. James is an Indian writer who primarily writes in Malayalam. He is known for his unique style of presenting subjects in Malayalam literature world. His first book, Purapaadinte Pusthakam (പുറപ്പാടിന്റെ പുസ്തകം), was published by DC Books as the winning novel in the novel competition which was conducted as a part of the 25th anniversary celebration of DC Books in 1999. His style of narration gained much attention and praise.
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Life
V. J. James was born in Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He attended St.Theresa's Higher Secondary School, Vazhappally and St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Champakulam, before studying at St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mar Athanasius College of Engineering. He currently works for Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, as an engineer.
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Writing
V. J. James has said that he observes everyday life closely, as it "helps him to narrate common man's life with authenticity". His novels are known for explaining serious subjects in simple language.
Novels
Short story collections
Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol is a Malayalam family drama film directed by Jibu Jacob, written by Sindhu Raj and produced by Sophia Paul, the film stars Mohanlal and Meena, loosely based on the Malayalam short story Pranayopanishath (പ്രണയോപനിഷത്ത്) by V. J. James