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Dr. Athira Krishnan
BornAthira Krishnan
4 April 1990
Kerala, India
Occupation
  • Poet
  • Author
  • Media Director
Alma materAmritha Vishwa Vidyapeedam, Vallikavu, Kerala, India
Period2016 - Present
Subject
  • Poetry
  • Non-Fiction
Notable works
  • Ente Ezhuthammaykk
  • P. K. Ninakku Vendi
  • Karikondoru Kadha Parayam
  • Nanaju Theertha Mazhakal
  • Soosan
  • Lakshmeebhavam

Dr. ‘’’Athira Krishnan’’’ (born 4 April 1990), is an Indian poet, author, and media director. She completed her education at Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeedam in Vallikavu, Kerala, and began her writing journey during her school days.[1] Her works, include poetry like Ente Ezhuthammaykk and P. K. Ninakku Vendi, and non-fiction titles such as Karikondoru Kadha Parayam and Lakshmeebhavam.[2] Her writings are influenced by personal experiences, cultural roots, and the stories of everyday life.[3]

Early Life and Writing Journey

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Krishnan was born on 4 April 1990 to Radhakrishna Pillai and Sheejarani in Kerala, India. She discovered her passion for writing during her school days at Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeedam, Vallikavu.[1] Encouraged by her teachers, she started penning poems and essays.[1]

Her talent gained recognition through school competitions, laying the groundwork for a lifelong commitment to literature.[1]

Career and Literary Contributions

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Dr. Athira’s literary career include contributions to both poetry and non-fiction.

Date Title Description
2009 Ente Ezhuthammaykk is a collection of poetry and a short story.[1]
2016 P.K. Ninakku Vendi discusses diverse life experiences and the writer's own expatriate life experiences.
2019 Nanaju Theertha Mazhakal a poetry collection presenting contemporary topics.
2019 Kari Kondu Oru Kathaparayam is a cookbook with the inclusion of a narrative framework.
2023 Susan tells the story of Susan and reflects the realities and struggles of expatriate life.[4]
2024 Lakshmeebhavam is based on the life of Lakshmi Menon, the wife of Mithun Ramesh.[5]
Dr. Athira Krishnan's books, "Nanaju Theertha Mazhakal" and "Kari Kondu Oru Kathaparayam", being released at Sharjah International Book Fair 2019.

Ente Ezhuthammaykk (2009)

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Krishnan’s debut book, "Ente Ezhuthammaykku", is a collection of poetry and a short story.[1] Published under the banner of Yuvamela Publications during her time at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, this book includes around 30 poems and one short story.[1]

Susan (2023)

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Krishnan's fifth book, "Susan", launched at the 2023 Sharjah International Book Festival, unveils the different facets of a strong woman.[4] The character of Susan reflects the realities and struggles of expatriate life while also becoming a symbol for every expatriate woman.[4]

Through her own media platform, Marhaba Media, Athira adapted "Susan" into a short film, which helped the story gain even more attention among viewers.[6]

Lakshmeebhavam (2024)

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Dr.Athira Krishnan's latest book "Lakshmeebhavam" being released at the Sharjah International Book Fair by RJ Mithun, Anoop Menon, and RJ Fazlu

In November 2024, Krishnan's sixth book, "Lakshmibhavam", was launched at the Sharjah International Book Fair. This work is based on the life of Lakshmi Menon, the wife of Mithun Ramesh, a renowned actor and RJ at Hit FM.[3][2][5]

The book delves into various facets of Lakshmi's life, while also exploring the urgent complexities of modern lifestyles and social media.[3][2]

Achievements and Accolades

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Guinness World Record

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In 2019, Krishnan became a Guinness World Record holder, participating in the event for the most authors signing their own book simultaneously (1,502 authors) at the Sharjah International Book Fair in the UAE on 7 November 2019[7][8].

IIMK Excellence in Media and Communication Award

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Dr. Athira Krishnan receiving IIMK Award for Excellence in Media and Communication in Dubai

In 2023 Krishnan was awarded the Excellence in Media and Communication Award in honor of her outstanding performance by the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "New Book of Poems by BBM Student - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham". Nov 27, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c "Dr. Athira Krishnan രചിച്ച 'ലക്ഷ്മിഭാവം' എന്ന പുസ്തകം ഷാർജ അന്താരാഷ്ട്ര പുസ്തകോത്സവത്തിൽ പ്രകാശനം."
  3. ^ a b c "Mic24 News - ലക്ഷ്മിയുടെ നിങ്ങൾ കാണാത്ത ഭാവങ്ങൾ".
  4. ^ a b c "UAE News International - 'സൂസൻ ആത്മകഥാംശമില്ലാത്ത ആത്മകഥ' by Dr. Athira Krishnan from Lipi Publications at the Sharjah International Book Fair".
  5. ^ a b "ലക്ഷ്മി ഭാവം - written by Dr Athira Krishnan. Released at Sharjah International Book Fair Yesterday (11th of November 2024)".
  6. ^ "Susan New Malayalam Short Film | 2021| സൂസൻ ഷോർട്ഫിലിം | മലയാളം ഷോർട്ഫിലിം 2021 | Dubai".
  7. ^ "Most authors signing their own book simultaneously".
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