February 08, 2025
O. N. V. Kurup was born on 27-05-1931 in Chavara, Kollam in the state of Kerala, India. He was an Indian Poet, Writer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Professor & Chairperson.
Other Name: | Ottaplakkal Neelakandan Velu Kurup |
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Other Professions: | Writer Lyricist Songwriter Professor Chairperson |
Appearance: | Malayalam |
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1998 | Literature and Education |
Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 2011 | Literature and Education |
He was honoured with Jnanpith Award, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibushan and an honorary doctorate from Kerala University for his contribution to literature.
O. N. V. Kurup died on 13-02-2016 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India at age of 84. He died due to illness at hospital related to age.
DEATHDAY | 13 February,2016 (Thursday) |
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DEATH PLACE | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
DEATH COUNTRY | India |
O. N. Krishna Kurup and K. Lakshmikutty Amma are his parents and he was married to Sarojini. He is a father of two kids and his granddaughter followed his legacy and became a singer.
O. N. V. Kurup was 84 years 8 months & 17 days old age.