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G. Sankara Kurup
Indian Malayali poet and literary critic
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Sankara Kurup, (3 June – 2 February ) also referred to as Mahakavi G (The Great Poet G), was an Indian poet, essayist and literary critic of Malayalam literature. Known as one of the greats of Malayalam poetry, he was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award―the highest Indian literary honor.
He served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from to and received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in He was also a recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and Soviet Land Nehru Award.
Life and career
Sankara Kurup was born on June 3, , at Nayathode, a hamlet in the erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin (now in Ernakulam district of the south Indian state of Kerala) to Nellikkappilli Variyath Sankara Warrier and Vadakkani Marath Lakshmikutty maarasyar[1] His early education was at the local schools in Nayathode and Perumbavoor after passing his 7th standard examin